SMIDOS is a collaboration of equal partners. Each is different in structure, size, focus and often the country in sub-Saharan African in which they work.
Set out below is a list of participating organisations. There is no cost to adding your details to this list. Simply e-email the details you wish to appear to enquiries@smidos.com
Note on delivery arrangements: The goal of Bees for Development is to relieve poverty by means of bees and beekeeping, at the same time working to maintain biodiversity.
Note on delivery arrangements: Dance (Community Development) Company based in Zimbabwe and performing in Wales Logo Photograph on from page of SMIDOS website is by GRASS ROOTS photographer Kristian Helgesen 2007
Note on delivery arrangements: We have developed a community twinning between Rhondda Cynon Taff in Wales, and the region of Mbale in Uganda. The express purpose of the twinning is to encourage individuals and organisation in both communities to enter into direct partnerships which will help our African partners achieve all 8 Millennium Development Goals. Our subcommittees include Primary Health Care, Hospital, ambulance, midwives, schools, churches, engineering, University, Environment, microfinance, orphan support and political.
Address:
Quaintways 3 Dan y Bont Pontrhydyfen, Port Talbot, SA12 9RP
Telephone No:
01639 891680
Charity Number: 1121479
Registration date: 2007
Area covered:Samburu, KENYA
Note on delivery arrangements: Charity activities, Working on all Millenum goals to erdicating poverty. Ladies / Farmers/ Community linking / Invollvement police / Schools / College exchanges / others & Water, micro farming, Health. CBO in Samburu Kenya, Samburu Wales Aid, Reg No A833.
Organisation Name: Tools for Self Reliance (Cymru)
Contact:
Tony Clare or Peter Davies
Address:
The Tools Workshop Standard Street Crickhowell, Powys NP8 1BZ
Telephone No:
01874 730155
Charity Number: 1055483
Registration date: 1996
Area covered:Focused in Tanzania, also in Uganda and Zimbabwe
Note on delivery arrangements: TOOLS FOR SELF RELIANCE groups collect old and unwanted hand tools from all over the UK. Our volunteers clean repair and sharpen them, and send tool kits to grass roots community groups in several African countries. TFSR CYMRU presently concentrates it’s efforts in Tanzania where we work with our long-standing partner, SIDO - The Small Industries Development Organisation. TFSR CYMRU is one of around 70 TFSR groups in the U.K. We are based in Crickhowell in South Wales. We are a registered charity, and work towards a more equitable sharing of the world’s resources. There are currently 6 TFSR groups in Wales and on the borders: Clun, Bridgend, Llanelli, Ystradgynlais, Pembrokeshire and TFSR Cymru.
Note on delivery arrangements: Our main objectives are: 1. The relief of financial hardship of women in Wales and Sub Saharan Africa by providing support, practical assistance or funds to initiatives designed, run and managed by women which are intended to have a long term impact on poverty. 2. The promotion of equality and diversity for the public benefit by: a) advancing education and raising awareness of equality and diversity b) cultivating a sentiment in favour of equality and diversity.
Organisation Name: Bryn-y-Cwm Yirgacheffe Community Link Project
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Area covered:ETHIOPIA
Note on delivery arrangements: A UN Gold Star Community Scheme connecting Abergavenny and surrounding villages to Yirgacheffe in southeast Ethiopia
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Organisation Name: CEIH Cymru Rwanda
Contact:
Sarah Jones
Address:
Sarah Jones Pollution Control Division County Hall Haverfordwest Pembrokeshire SA61 1TP
Telephone No:
01437 775474
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Area covered:RWANDA
Note on delivery arrangements: Cymru wales Region of thge CIEH is twinned with Rwanda.The Rwanda Association of Environmental Health Overseas WorkingGroup was esrtablished in 2004 to promote and support Environmental Health in Rwanda through a twinning arrangement between the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health Cymru Wales Region and the Rwanda association of Environmental Health. The main link is with the Kigali Health Institute
Charity Number: 1126683
Registration date: November 2008
Area covered:Burkina Faso
Note on delivery arrangements: Linking Church communities to communities in Burkina Faso. Current projects - drilling wells and building a school in Rorom Gorom.
Note on delivery arrangements: Zimele is a Zulu word that means ‘to stand on your own feet’ which captures the spirit of the organisation. Through self-help groups (SHGs), rural South African women receive training and are encouraged to start weekly savings to meet family needs and to develop their business ideas. Most of us are aware of the poverty and HIV/ AIDS pandemic faced by African countries, and the affect on children and communities, but don’t know how to help. It’s tempting to jump in and ask, “How can I fix this?” This saviour-mentality may be quicker, but it can create dependency. Zimele chooses a different route. One that seeks to develop people first, then mentor them as they come-up with their own ideas to better their community. Zimele UK provides funds and administrative support to the project in South Africa
Note on delivery arrangements: HANDS AROUND THE WORLD seeks to help vulnerable children around the world, encouraging enthusiastic and well-prepared volunteers to offer practical help, skill-sharing, support and friendship.
Address:
CARIAD Bangor University Alun Roberts Building Bangor University Deiniol Rd, BANGOR LL57 2UW
Telephone No:
01248 382346
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Area covered:South Asia and Africa
Note on delivery arrangements: agricultural research (crops): plant breeding and agronomy with a strong focus on farmer participation and working with poor farmers and their families in marginal, drought-prone areas, community-based seed systems, underutilised crops
Organisation Name: African Mothers Foundation International
Contact:
Bekezela Nsingo
Address:
Trowbridge Community Centre Trowbridge, CARDIFF CF3 1TN
Telephone No:
0794 9254586
Charity Number: 1139116
Registration date: 2008
Area covered:Zimbabwe
Note on delivery arrangements: The prevention or relief of poverty or financial hardship of women in Sub-Sahara Africa by providing or assisting in the provision of education, training, healthcare projects and all necessary support designed to enable individuals to generate a sustainable income and be self-sufficient. Gender equality and women`s empowerment is a fundamental component in breaking the cycle of poverty and increasing opportunities to women and girls that might otherwise have been excluded from the community and building their capacity.
Charity Number: Not for Profit Co.
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Area covered:AFRICA
Note on delivery arrangements: African Institutional Partnership with the African Fathers Initiative. Concerned with improving the role for responsible, committed and involved fatherhood on development goals such as the MDGs. Linking father`s groups in Wales and Africa for mutual benefit and support.
Note on delivery arrangements: The aim of the organisation is to address issues of sustainable development especially trade and market accessibility of produce.
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