It started with the simplest question...
What could four UK farmers do to help four Ugandan farmers?
The Farmers Overseas Action Group, "FOAG", is an independent charity founded in 1981. Its mission was to improve the social and economic development of Uganda’s rural communities. Today, FOAG provides support to 12 projects in four key sectors; health, education, economic empowerment and the environment. It has helped thousands of adults and children. FOAG concentrates on small scale constructive action-for-community projects, the type of innovative project that might often seem too small for the targets of larger international charities.
The FOAG management team is made up of experienced and committed volunteers and consequently has very low administration costs with only 8% of the funding going towards administrative functions. Compare this with a sector average of around 30% and you see why FOAG can achieve so much. This puts FOAG in the unique position of being able to offer its kind donors the opportunity for their contributions to go directly to the people they are trying to help. Isn't that all anyone wants when they give money to charity?
To find out about all of our projects please click here.
FOAG'S FUTURE EVENTS
Saturday 26th November 7.30pm, Pershore Abbey (click here for directions)
This year the Cheltenham Symphony Orchestra will be performing Tchaikovsky's Serenade for Strings and Elgar: Symphony No. 2.
Friday 9th December 7.30pm, Nash House, Kempsey (click here for directions)
Come and join us for a night of mince pies, mulled wine and carol singing.
FOAG is a registered charity number 802676.
LATEST NEWS: Worcester Lord Mayor Charity
A longstanding friend to FOAG has become Mayor of Worcester and selected FOAG as one of his three charities during his year of office which began in July, 2011.The Right Worshipful The Mayor of Worcester, Councillor Dr David Tibbutt, has many connections with Uganda. His request is a great honour but it also involves a considerable commitment by us to support various activities during the course of the forthcoming year which will be designed to raise money for his three chosen causes. We will endeavour to publicise any such events and hope that those of you within striking distance of Worcester can attend and swell our income. The first event is a Murder & Mystery Dinner at Worcester's Guildhall on Friday, 14th October. More details from Mo or Malcolm in the FOAG office on 01789 298745 or 01905 831276. Or by email on admin@foag.org