Name of Institution: The Salvation Howard Hospital

Project Title: Howard Hospital Greenhouse Construction Project-Towards sustainable horticulture

production.

Requested Support: $3740.00

Expected starting Date: 16 July 2024.

1. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT

Horticulture production is part of the sustainability plan of Howard Hospital. However, there is
need to protect need the crops grown, from abiotic and biotic stress factors, some of which are
caused by climate change. Protection of crops from adverse weather conditions allows year-
round production and the application of an integrated crop production and crop management
approach for better control over pests and diseases. Howard hospital would like to construct a
8m X 25m metal frame greenhouse structure, and we are kindly requesting for financial support
to the tune of $3740.00 inclusive of 10% contingency. Plant population for the green house will
be, tomatoes and cucumbers 584 plants and for pepper 834 plants. Expected average yield per
plant 15kg tomatoes and 15 fruits per cucumbers as well as 4kg per plant for pepper. Average
selling price for most horticultural crops at the market $1 per kg or per fruit for cucumbers. This
means the project can raise a minimum of $8760.00 per quarter.
2. INVOLVEMENT OF COMMUNITY TO DATE
<Identification of need
<Describing and analyzing the extent of the need
<Finding solution to their need
<Finding strength and weakness in executing the solutions to the need
<Listing of resources required and making the budgets
<Identification of the site for constructing the greenhouse
3. DESCRIPTION OF BENEFICIARIES
The implementation of this project will benefit both the Ministry of Health and child care and
the Salvation Army to continue offering health care services to the community. The marginalized
population of Mazowe district in need of health services, will benefit from the project.
Vegetable vendors and the community will also benefit from the project.
4. APROXIMATE NUMBER OF PEOPLE WHO WILL BENEFIT
<population of 19406.
5. HUMAN NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED

<Health.

<Nutrition.

<Sustainable livelihoods.

6. IMPACT ON THE SALVATION ARMY’S MISSION

<Salvation will gain reputation in the area.
 <Continued access to do the most good.
<continued access to extend the healing hand of God.
7. PROJECT AIM
<Sustainable income from horticulture production.
8. PROJECT OBJECTIVES
<Income generation from horticulture produce.
<Revenue supply to the hospital.
<Nutritious horticulture produce both to the hospital and the community.
9. PROJECT OUTPUTS
<Finances for hospital operations.
<Nutritious meals for patients and the local community.
<Employment.
10. MAIN PROJECT ACTIVITIES
<Site identification.
<looking for a greenhouse contractor.
<recruitment of workers.
<Water reticulation
<buying of resources for the project.
<Erection of greenhouse structure
11. GREENHOUSE KEY FEATURES

ITEM QUANTITY UNITY COST TOTAL PRICE

Structure(metal/
wooden frame)
200 micron UV Treated
Light diffused Plastic
Drip irrigation plus
filtration kit
200 litre Fertigatin tank
Trellising support
structure
Biosecurity Features
Soil Analysis
Installation
Technical back-up
Sub total 3400.00
CONTINGENCY 10% 340.00
TOTAL 3740.00

12. QOUTATION COMPARISON

ITEM COMPANY Contact COST

Wooden greenhouse AgriRocket 0771308557/071930855 $3218.00
7
Wooden greenhouse Greenfield 0777932219 $1905.00
greenhouse
 Metal greenhouse Greenfield 0777932219 $3400.00
greenhouse
Wooden greenhouse Total Farm Solutions 0778397546 $4020.00
Metal greenhouse Total Farm Solutions 0778397546 $6840.00

13. CONCLUSION

In summary

<We are requesting support from Women’s Ministries for the construction of a metal frame
greenhouse.

<The cost of the greenhouse is $3740.00 inclusive of 10% contingency.

<Our preferred quotation is from Greenfield greenhouse PVT LTD.

<This project is aimed at raising for the hospital a minimum of $8670.00 per quarter.

<We believe that the context in which we are operating makes such a project an imperative.

<The emphasis on self- reliance of institutions and community based projects makes it likely
that the project will be sustainable at institutional level.

SEE ATTACHED QUOTATIONS BELOW.