Project Funding
Margaret & Emma Uganda is always working to grow current projects, and add new projects to our organization. We will keep you updated about the funding of each project here. Our goal is transparency and honesty about our work, and how donations are used.
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As we receive funding for specific projects, we will update the sections below to reflect allocated funds.
General donations are used for the most urgent needs of the organization.
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If you have any questions, ideas for future projects, or have other suggestions, please contact us. We would love to hear your feedback.
Bakery
The bakery is currently fully functioning. However, we are hoping to make some upgrades in order to increase production.
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While our sales cover most monthly costs, they do not cover everything.
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Below is a list of monthly expenses and items that still need funding:
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Monthly Rent - $70
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Commercial Mixer - $300
We currently mix everything by hand, and hope to purchase a large mixer to reduce the time it takes to make large batches.
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Oven - $300
We built a small oven when training began, but need to construct a larger one in order to keep up with production.
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Salaries - $500
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Baking Ingredients & Supplies - $500
Our monthly sales during the school year currently cover most of the salaries and baking supplies.
Crafts Shop
The crafts shop is currently fully functioning, however, the business is starting slowly.
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Our sales to not cover many expenses, but we hope that as our other projects gain traction, the crafts shop will be able to flourish.
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Below is a list of monthly expenses and items that still need funding:
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Monthly Rent - $70
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Salaries - $200
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Crafts - Variable
As sales increase, we will purchase crafts from our women's groups to restock our supplies. We purchase products directly from the groups to ensure they are paid as soon as goods are delivered.
Tailoring Center
The next big project is the tailoring training center. This project has some big initial costs, but has huge potential to support our women's groups.
This is a new project, and therefore does not yet have funding. Below is the cost breakdown:
Sewing Machines (6) - $800
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Fabric (20 sheets) - $80
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Small Supplies - $70
Includes scissors, tape measures, thread, needles, oil for the machines, and other similar supplies.
Training Fees - $300
The cost to pay the trainer for 3 months of training.
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Monthly Rent - $70
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Hair Salon
Once the tailoring center is completed, we will begin funding the hair salon. One of the skills our groups asked to learn is hair dressing. Because this is an expensive project, it will be the last of our four shops.
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We plan to set up a salon, host training, then hire our trainees to run the shop. They will also be hired as trainers for new members who wish to learn the trade.
Cabinetry & Furniture - $2,000
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Electrical Work & Fixtures - $200
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Large Fixtures & Supplies - $3,500
Includes salon & barber chairs, sink chairs, dryer, aprons, towels, sterilizers, scissors, rollers, gloves, etc.
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Initial Product Supplies - $200
Includes shampoo, conditioner, hair relaxer, etc.
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Training Fees - $300
The cost to pay the trainer for 3 months of training.
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Monthly Rent - $70
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Headquarters Office
We work hard to keep our monthly expenses as low as possible. We found an office and store-front property and were able to negotiate to get a great price on a wonderful space with room to our organization to grow.
Below are the monthly costs for our office space, which is separate from the training center and shops.
Monthly Rent - $200
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Salaries - $400
Salaries for our Executive Director, and an office assistant. This will increase as wages increase, and staff are added.
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Office Supplies - $50
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Transportation Costs - $50
The cost to visit groups, to check their progress, and offer support when needed.
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Food - $100
We provide lunch to those working on site, including trainees, trainers, and employees working in the bakery and shops.
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