Unlike many charities, The Hedgerow Foundation is able to tackle a wide range of issues rather than being restricted to a particular focus area. To give you an idea of the range of issues we are willing to address, we have created the following summary categories:
PEOPLE – BASIC NEEDS
Includes: Water, Food, Sanitation, Accommodation, Clothing, Electricity
May also focus on: Orphans, The Elderly, The Disabled, A particular village
PEOPLE – MEDICAL SUPPORT
Includes: Clinics, Doctors, Nurses, Medication, Transport, Supplies, Prevention
May also focus on: Specific illnesses (HIV/AIDS), Maternity, Hygiene & Wellbeing
PEOPLE – EDUCATION
Includes: Schools, Teachers, Supplies (eg: books, pens), Transport, Engagement
May also focus on: Adults, Orphans, A particular trade, Exchange programmes
PEOPLE – MAKING A LIVING
Includes: Training on new skills/technology, New Industry/Market Development
May also focus on: Farming techniques, Tools, Seeds, Micro financing, Key Trades
WILDLIFE CONSERVATION
Includes: Protection, Research, Care & Treatment for local wildlife & animals
May also focus on: Human-wildlife conflict, One particular animal/breed, Hunting
ENVIRONMENT
Includes: Sustainable development & farming, Land use, Pollution, Conservation
May also focus on: Research & Education on specific issues, Irrigation, Carbon
COMMUNITY
Includes: Town meetings, Transport, Anti-discrimination, Infrastructure
May also focus on: Sport, Community Social Groups, Inter-village relationships.
This is by no means an exhaustive list, but merely intended to indicate the range and scale of the types of issues and activities The Hedgerow Foundation is open to.
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