Projects Completed July 2009 - June 2010September 2009
Mysore, Karnataka, India
RC Mysore RI Dist 3180 runs a permanent limb centre in Mysore. They have a suitably equipped vehicle to run outreach camps and needed financial assistance for a camp
Total Cost US$1,920.00 Funding: contribution from RJLP US$1,920.00
November 2009
Gbagada, Nigeria.
Occupying a refurbished building within the grounds of Gbagada Hospital, the project was initiated by Rtn Dr Oladeinde Shoga in 2007. The staff of this Limb-making workshop were trained by Senior Prosthetist Max Acamun. The project included Equipment and materials for 500 limbs. Project sponsors were RC Newport Pagnell (UK) and RC Gbagada (Nigeria).
Total costs
US$ 48,514.00 Financing : RC Newport Pagnell US$ US$ 11,634.00 District 9110 US$ 4,000.00 RC Gbagada US$ 9,000.00 District 1260 (DDF) US$ 4,000.00 District 9110 (DDF) US$ 2,000.00 Rotary Foundation Matching Grant US$ 13,816.00
RJLP General Funds US$ 4,064.00
US$ 48,514.00
November 2009.
Great Lakes Rehabilitation Centre, Kampala, Uganda.
The Rotary clubs of Kampala-Kyambogo and Jersey combined sponsored a Jaipur Limb-making facility in premises of the Great Lakes Rehab Centre at Lukuli Hill, Kampala, Director Dr Wanume Kale. Dr Wanume has worked with RJLP since 1996 and is coordinator for all RJLP projects in Uganda. The project included equipment, materials and staff training.
Actual cost
US$ 34,482.00 Funding: RC Jersey US$ 33,000.00 RC Kyambogo US$ 100.00 RJLP Genral Funds US$ 1,382.00 US$ 34,482.00
January 2010
Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire.
This project, to establish a Jaipur limb-making facility in the Military Naval base at Abidjan, was first discussed in 2004. Premises were provided by the Naval authorities in 2008. Equipment and sufficient materials for 500 limbs arrived August 2008 and training of technicians in the Jaipur technology was completed in December 2008 by Chief Prosthetist Robster Nyirenda. Although the new centre was formally opened in March 2009, the technicians were deemed not to be sufficiently competent and the centre was closed until further training was completed in January 2010. The centre became operational on 24th January 2010.
Actual cost
US$ 35,000.00 Funding : RC Lagunes US$ US$ 6,000.00 RC Gillingham US$ 1,786.00 District 1290 (DDF) US$ 6,000.00 District 1110 (DDF) US$ 2,000.00 Rotary Foundation Matching Grant US$ 11,000.00 RJLP General Funds US$ 8,214.00 US$35,000.00
January 2010
BMVSS, Jaipur
The Trustees agreed to donate £10,000.00 (US$ 15,000.00) towards the expenses of running the main workshop of BMVSS in Jaipur.
January 2010
Bangalore, Karnataka, India
RC Bangalore Peenya held their annual mega limb camp for 7 days. This camp again benefitted over 2000 people. The camp was visited by several Trustees and supporters of RJLP.
Total Cost
US$ 33,000.00 Funding; Contribution from RJLP
US$ 8,000.00 RC Bangalore Peenya, various sources.
US$ 25,000.00 US$ 33,000.00
January 2010
Kolkata,India.
RC Kolkata Central RI Dist 3290, runs a permanent limb centre at The Jain Hospital in Kolkata. Financial support was given to purchase materials for the centre. The project was inaugurated by Chairman of Trustees PDG Clive Addis-Jones during the visit of Trustees and supporters of RJLP to Kolkata.
Total Cost US$ 24,000.00 Funding: RC Blairgowrie US$10,000 RC & IW Godalming US$ 2,200 RC Bexhill US$ 1,000 RC Kolkata US$ 3,675 RJLP US$ 7,125 US$24,000.00
February 2010
Bombay, India
Supply of specially designed Tricycles for 175 disabled young adults, a project by RC Bombay North End RI Dist 3140, and managed by The Ratna Nidhi Charitable Trust.
Total Cost US$ 20,000.00 Funding: RI Dist 1150 (DDF) US$ 5,000 Ratna Nidhi US$ 5,000 Matching Grant US$ 10,000 US$ 20,000.00
February 2010
Bombay,India.
Supply of 200 specially adapted wheelchairs for elderly disabled people in Bombay. This project by RC Mumbai West Coast. RI Dist 3140, and managed by Ratna Nidhi Charitable Trust
Total Cost US$20,000.00 Funding: Clubs in RI Dist 1150 US$ 2.941 RI Dist 1150 US$ 2.795 Ratna Nidhi US$ 5,000 Matching Grant US$ 9.264 US$20,000.00
February 2010
Kunnamkulam, Kerala, India
RC Kunnamkulam RI Dist 3200, support a limb centre run by The Tropical Health Foundation of India. A request was received for financial assistance to provide training for technicians there.
Total Cost US $ 1,280.00 Contribution from RJLP US$ 1,280.00
February 2010
Bangalore, Karnataka, India
A programme of Polio corrective surgery to help 30 people was launched by RC Bangalore Peenya.
Total Cost
US$9,000.00 Funding: RC Fareham Meon US$ 5.780 RJLP General Funds US$ 330 Matching Grant US$ 2.890 US$9,000.00 Due to a very low take up, the scope of the project was expanded to include people with disabilities due to causes other than Poliomyelitis.
February 2010
San Pedro, Cote d'Ivoire
RC San Pedro refurbished premises in the grounds of San Pedro General Hospital to accommodate the workshop and RC Minehead (UK), together with a DDF grant from District 1200, substantially funded the equipment and sufficient materials for 500 limbs. Training of the technicians was done by Chief Prosthetist Robster Nyirenda in November 2008. The new workshop was formally opened by the Ivorian Minister of Public Health in January 2009. For administrative reasons the workshop did not commence limb-making until February 2010.
Actual cost
US$35,000.00 Funding : RC Minehead US$ 13,716.00 RC San Pedro US$ 100.00 District 1200 (DDF) US$ 5,662.50 Rotary Foundation Matching Grant US$ 10,562.50 RJLP General Funds US$ 4,959.00 US$ 35,000.00
March 2010.Great Lakes Rehabilitation Centre, Kampala, Uganda.
As a result of a bottleneck in training of technicians at the four new centres in East Africa it was decided to hold a training course for all participating technicians at the centrally-placed GLRC in Kampala, using experienced `Jaipur' technicians augmented by senior staff from the Orthopaedic training school, Mulago Hospital, Kampala. RJLP agreed to part fund the costs of a recently qualified Orthopaedic Technician form Strathclyde University to attend this training course for experience. Other costs included help with building residential accommodation, gait training area and a 40ft container for storage.
Total costs
US$ 12,750.00 Funding: RJLP General Funds
US$ 12,750.00
April 2010
Delhi, India
Bhagvan Mahaveer Vikalanga Sahayata Samiti (BMVSS), runs a permanent centre in Delhi. A request was received for financial assistance with its running costs.
Total Cost US $ 4,480.00 Contribution from RJLP US $ 4,480.00