about 1040i

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Giving life and a promising future to the forgotten people of west africa

We're bringing the necessities of life to the people of Côte d'Ivoire.

We are dedicated to showing them that they are NOT forgotten!

The people of Côte d'Ivoire live in one of the poorest places in the world, most living off less than $2 a day. So we decided to help create a sustainable environment through water, health, and education.

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  • Water

    4650  people have safe drinking water

     4 water reservoirs built

    391 water filters provided

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  • health

    1,173 surgeries

     8310 Prescriptions provided

    41 prosthetics fitted

    4517 eye glasses and sunglasses provided

    465 cataract surgeries

    4,045 eye consultations

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  • education

    20  schools rehabilitated

    370  desks provided

    2900  school backpacks given

    1280  students in school

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  • community

    4 playgrounds built

     5421 shoes given

    10 community centers built

    547 PET carts

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  • volunteer

    5 Million hours donated

    We've had volunteers from over 25 States!

    We love our volunteers and would not be able to complete the work without them. Help us provide Water, Health, and Education to the people of West Africa.

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Meet the founder:

Mike Cousineau

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“The same blood that flows through their veins, flows through mine. They are people that deserve dignity, and that deserve help.” - mike cousineau

Mike has dedicated the last fifty years to empowering the people of Côte d'Ivoire! 1040i has hosted over twenty Impact trips since 2010, with twenty-five Ivorians serving as administrative and auxiliary staff in Côte d'Ivoire. We have ensured an ethical and self-sustaining entity so that one day the Ivorians can thrive without any assistance.

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