It's September and the team is swamped with work! Though our meetings haven't been as regular as a result, the project is alive and well.
Haaris and I met up with Sue Bennett-Williams of UNSW International last Tuesday (26th August) to discuss the project. She was very supportive of our initiative and gave us a list of avenues to pursue with regard to financial support - most notably contacts to reach the UNSW Alumni.
Since our last update, we have received the Campus Community Grant of $4200 into our account and I am currently waiting for another $1500 which was transferred yesterday by Simple Wisdom. Leesa is currently looking into getting a further $1500 reimbursed by the Australian School of Business.
We are also lodging the paperwork for incorporation as a not-for-profit organisation on Monday. The first step being to register a name.Haaris and I met up with Sue Bennett-Williams of UNSW International last Tuesday (26th August) to discuss the project. She was very supportive of our initiative and gave us a list of avenues to pursue with regard to financial support - most notably contacts to reach the UNSW Alumni.
Since our last update, we have received the Campus Community Grant of $4200 into our account and I am currently waiting for another $1500 which was transferred yesterday by Simple Wisdom. Leesa is currently looking into getting a further $1500 reimbursed by the Australian School of Business.
We are doing well with regard to funding effort. The Energy Forum is also looking into part funding by international NGOs operating in Sri Lanka, this would ease the pressure of solely relying on the Empower Team for funding. The team aims to provide 50-60% of the entire project cost within October in order to allow for a smooth start to the installation process. We have been informed that the Energy Forum has enough working capital to operate the project for at least 3-4 months.
On another note, Thushara of Simple Wisdom will be visiting Kirigalpotha tomorrow and giving our team his account on the location and the scope enterprise that would suit the community.
On another note, Thushara of Simple Wisdom will be visiting Kirigalpotha tomorrow and giving our team his account on the location and the scope enterprise that would suit the community.
Over and Out,
Shanil
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