I’m sure it’s no surprise to you that we aren’t the only ones facing an economic pinch these days. Many of your global FAME partners are working diligently to maximize the help and hope you have sent to stretch and be used to complete their projects to the best of their ability!!
Eleven (11) sustainable projects are READY or UNDER CONSTRUCTION right now!
One of those is a long-term partner of FAME, Ghana Christian Mission!
Last year FAME funded the construction of critical Housing for Hospital Staff for the Ghana Christian Mission. In Ghana the majority of Ghanaians WALK to reach healthcare, a high percentage of those people walk more than 3 hours to reach even a clinic! The staff faces similar limitations for travel, so adequate housing is needed for the mission to hire and keep quality Nurses on staff.
The solution: Kumdi Nurses Project!
But inflation is hitting Ghana hard! Here is a report I received recently:
Several factors have led the economy in Ghana to see a 25% increase in materials costs on most items, most notably cement and steel. Fuel prices have increased the most by nearly a 50% increase from January to this point in 2022. Of course, this increases the cost of living for all the skilled workers and so it is affecting labor costs on the project
The results of all these external changes have led to a projected shortfall of about $20,000 to fully complete the Kumdi Nurses Quarters. Wisdom (Wisdom Nyador Executive Director in Ghana) has been diligently managing the cash flow and reducing the number of workers for the time being to ease the situation.
I know we’ve had to tighten our belts here in the US, but if you find it possible to help this global inflation impact in Ghana go to www.fameworld.org/donate and choose
Project Fund-Sustainable Projects and put “Inflation” in the notes!
if you would like to know a little more about the Staff Housing Project at Ghana Christian Mission, Click Here.
