May 2008 -- Assist International and Enzi Imports Spends 10 Days in Uganda Assist International and Enzi Imports spent 10 days in Uganda to continue their support for AOET and to empower the women and children in the Jinja villages. A.I. plans to fund and offer support for three upcoming projects in these villages. The first project is the construction of a water well that will provide potable drinking water to the villagers. Rotary drilling machines will be used to drill hundreds of feet below to the water table. A surface seal will protect against contamination and allow the families access to safe and clean water. The location of the well has been scouted out and drilling will begin soon. The second project is the funding of a much needed High School near the villages in Jinja. AOET has had to operate high school education in rented facilities for the past 8 years. Through the support of Assist International and individual donors, teenagers will soon be roaming the halls of the high school and receive not only an education but a safe mentoring atmosphere to help them grow and prepare for college and the job market. The third project the funding and building of an internet cafe. Together, Assist International and Enzi Imports will fund, build and support the cafe that will serve as a source of income, create jobs and be used for vocational training. The women in the villages will sell necklace beads, napkin rings and pottery at the cafe. Cheri Reynolds of Enzi Imports spent her days in the markets and slums of Jinja negotiating the best prices to maximize profits for the women and children who work very hard at their craft. She also wanted to help the local economy in Jinja. At one point, she found herself in a small shack buying 1,000 bags from some exuberant boys who have been out of work for 4 months due to the recent rioting in nearby Kenya. Enzi Imports (Enzi is a Swahili verb meaning to "empower") sells some of the jewelry and stemware on their web site. They give 100% of all the profits and proceeds back to the women and children of Uganda. Visit www.enziimports.com for more information. [e.g., "Uganda" or "child soldiers"] Did You Know? 97% of all resources donated to Assist International in the past ten years go directly to programs in the field. © 2008 Assist International Terms/Conditions | Legal Home | What We Do | Who We Are | Our Track Record A.I. Notes from the Field | How to Get Involved Today Full Project List | Financial Reports | Testimonials Assist International provides medical assistance and relief supplies to the poor in developing nations. We are also active in building family homes for orphaned and abandoned children, as well as establishing business enterprises to sustain the children's projects. We utilize resources and relationships from the business world, service clubs, hospitals, corporations and individuals to respond to human needs throughout the world. Your Name: Your Email: You Make the Difference. It's because of people like you that Assist International can make a positive impact on the lives of people struggling to live on pennies a day. We don't share your information. Read Our Privacy Policy