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Summer 2006 Project Presentation. Wharton International Volunteer Program February 8, 2005. The project allocation process will occur over the next week. Project preferences due before noon February 11th Survey posted on WIVP WebCafe List project preferences, friends, language proficiency
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Summer 2006 Project Presentation Wharton International Volunteer Program February 8, 2005
The project allocation process will occur over the next week • Project preferences due before noon February 11th • Survey posted on WIVP WebCafe • List project preferences, friends, language proficiency • All Wharton students/partners eligible • Preference given to WIVP Members • Sign-up for Waitlist February 11th February 15th February 28th • Teams assigned and communicated by February 15th • Project preparation begins • Waiver Form and $300 deposit due end of day February 28th
There are two levels of reimbursement • Based on “Reimbursable Budget” • Budgeted amount of: • Flight • Lodging • Visa • Guaranteed 30% reimbursement • Will only increase WIVP Members Non-WIVP Members • Based on “Reimbursable Budget” • 2/3’s of WIVP member reimbursement for same project • Partners considered non-WIVP members
Entire team involvement is expected for project preparation • Deliverables • Project Write-up • NGO deliverable • Pictures • Souvenirs • Work planning • Scope refinement • Necessary project pre-work • Project • Logistics • Flight & accommodation • Immunizations & visas • Education • Country • Project topic
Turag NGO Lake Hovsgol, Mongolia Project # 1 Motty Klots NGO Overview • Challenges • Recent political changes in Russia largely eliminated the herders’ largest market • Limited grazing area and growing size of herds adversely affect livestock health and are detrimental to the environment • NGO and research team do not possess the business background to evaluate market opportunities and develop business strategy • Description of organization • Established in 2004 by team of international anthropology researchers • Operates in a valley on the shore of Lake Hovsgol in rural northern Mongolia • Created with two main goals: • Help 39 herder families around Lake Hovsgol improve their quality of life • Facilitate sustainable and eco-friendly development of the Lake Hovsgol area
Turag NGO Lake Hovsgol, Mongolia Project # 1 Motty Klots Project Scope Logistics • There are several potential projects: • Strategic plan definition • NGO reorganization • Project finance • Growing vegetables • Woodwork • Ecotourism Duration: 3 weeks Time frame: Mid-to-late August Volunteers: 3 volunteers • Market Research/Marketing • Financial/Cost-Benefit Analysis • Mongolian or Russian language an asset Requested skills:
Turag NGO Lake Hovsgol, Mongolia Project # 1 Motty Klots Budget Additional information • Disclaimer:The majority of the project will be spent in a beautiful but remote area around Lake Hovsgol. It will take two days to get there, we will live in a ger (traditional tent), sleep in a sleeping bag, travel by jeep on permafrost and eat mostly whatever it is they eat in Mongolia. This is a unique opportunity to do good while being immersed in a fascinating and exotic culture – nothing else comes even remotely close! WIVP Reimbursable Budget $2,350 • Airfare/Car to Lake Hovsgol • Accommodation expenses in Beijing/Ulaanbaatar/Murun/Lake Hovsgol $120 • Total Reimbursable $2,470 Non-reimbursable Items ~$200 • Immunizations (not required) • Chinese Visa $50 $250 • Total Additional items The NGO will take care of living expenses and accommodations around Lake Hovsgol, where we will spend the majority of our time.
Digital DivideVientiane, Laos Project # 2 Brian McMullen /Jonathan Ojany DDD Laos Overview • http://www.digitaldividedata.com/ • A social enterprise that provides sustainable technology-related employment and vocational training for poor and disadvantaged young adults in Laos • 33 members including manager • Hire landmine and polio victims, orphans, rural migrants and sex-trafficked women • Staff work on data entry and digitization projects outsourced from universities and businesses for a half-day, then participate in a subsidized education program of their choice for the balance of the workday • Earns revenue from local and international clients that pay for data entry and other similar IT-enabled services. • DDD has a dual mission: • Customers - deliver highly accurate, digitization services that meet customer needs at competitive prices. • Employees - to facilitate human development through provision of fair wages, health care, education, and career advancement opportunities
Digital DivideVientiane, Laos Project # 2 Brian McMullen /Jonathan Ojany Project Scope Logistics • Develop a single marketing expose to reintroduce NGO staff to potential clients, donors and local community. Organization of event should include template for doing the same post volunteer visit • Creation list of target clients / follow-on meetings • Local NGO’s, companies, and government • Training of junior management team • Basic accounting, marketing and IT skills Duration: 3 weeks Time frame: May Volunteers: 3 volunteers Requested skills: No specific skills required
Digital DivideVientiane, Laos Project # 2 Brian McMullen /Jonathan Ojany Budget Additional information WIVP Reimbursable Budget Vaccinations: All Hepatitis strains andtyphoid. Malaria pills and DEET recommended. $1800 • Airfare to Vientiane* • Accommodation at Vientiane • Based on 21 nights of lodging at $30/day double occupancy $630 Security: Although travel in Laos is generally hassle-free, travelers should be aware of the risk of rural banditry, unexploded ordinance and sporadic violence in and around Vientiane. • Total Reimbursable $2430 Non-reimbursable Items $200 • Food • Immunization • Visa $100 “Laos' isolation from foreign influence offers travellers an unparalleled glimpse of traditional southeast Asian life. From the fertile lowlands of the Mekong River valley to the rugged Annamite highlands, Laos is the highlight of southeast Asia.” - Lonely Planet $60 • Total Additional items $360 *Flight via Bangkok.
Bali Community Development ProjectBali, Indonesia Project # 3 Hendi Susanto Organization: Sumber Urip Sumber Urip is dedicated to the development, training and community development of unemployed villagers in Bali, especially those that can not compete professionally in tough economic environment. The organization provide various programs dealing with microbusiness to train people: 1. Agriculture: a. Nursery (ginseng plantation) b. Fresh water shrimps ponds and fishery c. Pigs and chickens farm d. Singing birds shop e. Cloves and fruits plantation 2. Beauty salon and hairdresser 3. Traditional hand made paper industry 4. Automobile and motorcycle repair shop 5. Furniture and carpentry 6. Bird and chicken cage manufacture
Bali Community Development ProjectBali, Indonesia Project # 3 Hendi Susanto Project Scope Logistics • Strategic PlanningDevelop short term plan for growth and sustainability • MarketingDesign the structure of volunteer program and marketing materials • FinanceIdentify issues with profitability and develop plan to increase profitability Requirements • April and May ’06: Weekly/Bimonthly meeting to gather data, brainstorm, and identify real issues • Summer ’06: email communication and remote works to ensure the success of the project Location: Bali, Indonesia Duration: 2-3 weeks Time frame: mid August Volunteers: 3 Experience in community development program is preferred.
Bali Community Development ProjectBali, Indonesia Project # 3 Hendi Susanto Budget Additional information WIVP Reimbursable Budget • Shuttle to JFK (one way: $45+tip) $100 • Airfare to Bali $1400 • Accomodation, $20/day $400 • Transportation, $8/day $160 • Visa $40 • Vaccinations (recommended):Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B and Typhoid • Security: The State Department urges Americans who choose to travel to Indonesia to observe vigilant personal security precautions and to remain aware of the continued potential for terrorist attacks against American or other Western interests. Total Reimbursable $ 2,100 Non-reimbursable Items • Immunization $120 • Food, $15/day $300 • Land Transport, $8/day $160 Total Additional items $ 580 Note: Estimates are based on a 20-day stay.
Bali Community Development ProjectBali, Indonesia Project # 3 Hendi Susanto
The George FoundationBangalore, India Project # 4 Ankur Kumar • Founded by: Dr. Abraham George in January 1995 • Mission: Alleviate poverty, promote environmental health, and strengthen democratic values and equality • Projects organized and funded by The George Foundation: • School and home for 336 deprived children (Project Shanti Bhavan) • Infrastructure to test for lead levels in blood (Project Lead-Free) • Medical centers and early detection/ prevention programs • Women's Empowerment through education, cooperative farming, vocational training, savings plan, and business development • Website: http://www.tgfworld.org
The George FoundationBangalore, India Project # 4 Ankur Kumar • Part I: Project Shanti Bhavan • Teach Leadership & Teamwork modules to 18-20 9th graders • Spend 2 weeks working with the children (5 days/week, 4-5 hrs/day), 3rd week at TGF to make any curriculum changes/transition to teachers • Prepare curriculum and follow on materials for use during the year and for 10-12th grade students before leaving for India • Part II: Fundraising Strategy for TGF • Identify possible donors in the US, Canada, and UK to fund poverty alleviation, healthcare, and education initiatives • Requires research into potential funds, understanding of application process
The George FoundationBangalore, India Project # 4 Ankur Kumar • Time frame: May (~May 5/6th – 28th) • Volunteers needed: 3 volunteers • Vaccinations: Hepatitis A, Rabies, Typhoid • Support from NGO: Accommodation, food, and airport transfer provided by TGF • Interests: Leadership & Teamwork exercises, Fundraising Strategy, working w/high school-age kids • Budget
Waan Aelon in Majel (WAM)Marshall Islands Project # 5 Jonathan Ojany NGO Overview • Atoll in Micronesia 181 Km² • http://www.wamprogram.org/index.html • Description of organization • Started 17 years ago documenting major designs for traditional outrigger canoes. • Expanded to vocational training/ capacity building for underprivileged youth. • Work with youth, families and local and international community to perpetuate and safeguard Marshallese culture through canoe building and sailing, and through this develop life skills and work ethic that create meaning in the lives of all participants. • Challenges: • Logistics of exporting within and outside Micronesia • Training at risk youth 16-25 years old on business skills • Leveraging the skills and presence of other NGO’s on island to maximize overall impact (cross-synergies) Marshall Islands
Waan Aelon in Majel (WAM)Marshall Islands Project # 5 Jonathan Ojany Project Scope Logistics • STRATEGY / MARKETING: • Develop a marketing plan (e-commerce and real-world) to sell student developed products • Leverage students skills and wares within the islands and Oceania as well as seeking out niche markets internationally. • TRAINING / MOTIVATION: • Prepare a training plan for the youth to educate them on basic business principals. This includes public speaking, career advice and business plan development using skills that they have developed including canoe building, carpentry and woodworking skills. • MICRO-ENTERPRISE: • Develop a micro-enterprise component to existing vocational curriculum. Students receive training on potential micro-enterprise skills such as canoe model making. • Tighten the process of preparing trainees to respond to self-employment opportunities after graduation to insure actual retention of business skills. Duration: 3 Weeks Time frame: May Volunteers: Three (3) Requested skills: Marketing, Strategy, E-commerce.
Waan Aelon in Majel (WAM)Marshall Islands Project # 5 Jonathan Ojany Budget Additional information WIVP Reimbursable Budget Vaccinations: Hepatitis A, B, Typhoid, Malaria, Jap. Encephalitis, Tetanus, Measles • Airfare to Marshall Islands $ 2,000 (via Hawaii – layover required • Accomodation $ 630 - Youth Hostel based on 21 nights of lodging at $30/day - Layover in Hawaii $ 100 Flight layover in Hawaii Security: Common sense VISA: Non US required. • Total Reimbursable $2,730 Non-reimbursable Items • Immunization ± $ 200 • Visa $ 60 • Total Additional items $ 2,990
Ubuntu Education FundPort Elizabeth, South Africa Project # 6 Olivier Letant NGO Overview • Location: Port Elizabeth (in the surrounding townships) • Website: www.ubuntufund.org • Mission: to work with the people of the Eastern Cape Province to develop quality education and healthy communities in the New South Africa • Activities: Mpilo-Lwazi Health Initiative is a comprehensive HIV intervention program which provides • Founded: eight years ago, in 1998
Ubuntu Education FundPort Elizabeth, South Africa Project # 6 Olivier Letant Project Scope Logistics • Objective: to build a state-of-the-art Wellness Center offering comprehensive health services. • Scope: Business Plan • Research • Capital campaign structure • Cost Analysis • Feasibility study • Contingency planning • Wellness Centre Model • Implementation Timeline and Plan • Marketing Plan 2 Weeks Duration: Time frame: May 2006 3 volunteers Volunteers: Requested skills: • Basic budgeting/ • finance • - Project Management
Ubuntu Education FundPort Elizabeth, South Africa Project # 6 Olivier Letant Budget Additional info Vaccinations: none required; some recommended, for details check: http://www.cdc.gov/travel/safrica.htm WIVP Reimbursable Budget: $1,800 FREE • Airfare to Port Elizabeth • Accommodation (Homestay with Unbuntu staff) Security: Townships have occasional outbreaks of violence, but Ubuntu is highly respected in the PE townships and association with Ubuntu mitigates this risk somewhat. Ubuntu will ensure that proper security measures are in place. • Total Reimbursable $1800 Non-reimbursable Items: • Food $250 $500 • Total Additional items
Antipoverty InitiativeDakar, Senegal Project # 7 Alberta Tete-Lartey NGO Overview: Anti-Poverty Initiative (API) is a small non-profit organization committed to working with poor, marginalized women to economically transform their lives through micro-credit/enterprise and savings programming. Objective: • Provide micro-enterprise training to underprivileged Senegalese women. • Provide micro-loans, to the women who have received training, for income- generating micro-enterprise activities. • Provide a savings program for participating women as a means of promoting self-reliance. • Provide Family Financial Management training. • API is currently supporting 164 women
Antipoverty InitiativeDakar, Senegal Project # 7 Alberta Tete-Lartey Project Scope Logistics • Create training materials and conduct training sessions to educate the women on; • How to start and manage a small micro-business (apply 4Cs, 5Ps etc). • Benefits of saving for financial empowerment (emphasize time value of money) • Hold workshops with the women to discuss and recommend viable business ventures to undertake to yield them the most returns on their investments • Design a performance evaluation matrix for the organization to evaluate and assess the women’s performance Duration: 2 weeks Time frame: August Volunteers: 3
Antipoverty InitiativeDakar, Senegal Project # 7 Alberta Tete-Lartey Budget WIVP Reimbursable Budget $1,800 • Airfare to Dakar, Senegal • Accomodation (provided by NGO) • Visa (N/A) • Total Reimbursable $1,800 Non-reimbursable Items • Immunization • Food & Transportation $180 $400 $580 • Total Additional items No safety issues. Vaccinations recommended by CDC: Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Typhoid, Malaria, and Yellow Fever.
A.C.P.ODondo/Beira, Mozambique Project # 8 Azim Barodawala Associação Crista Para Apoio da Criança Orfão (A.C.P.O.) • Dondo/Beira, Mozambique • Mission:A.C.P.O. is an organization dedicated to helping orphans in Dondo, Mozambique. The organization works to place orphans in families, and then to provide an environment where the orphans can become educated and empowered to provide for themselves • A.C.P.O. has recently initiated income generation projects (bread making and sewing) to help supplement the orphan’s resources. • Mozambique is one of the world’s poorest countries (ranked 201 of 232 in terms of GDP per capita)
A.C.P.ODondo/Beira, Mozambique Project # 8 Azim Barodawala Project Scope Logistics Business Plan Development • Develop plan to commercialize wood carved objects produced by caretakers and orphans • Analyze demand, channels, pricing, and distribution • Research capabilities of orphans and caretakers to produce products • Create A.C.P.O “brand” for objects made through their program • Synthesize findings in final report to be presented to A.C.P.O. Duration: Time frame: Volunteers: 2 Weeks May 16 – 31, 2006 3
A.C.P.ODondo/Beira, Mozambique Project # 8 Azim Barodawala Budget Additional information WIVP Reimbursable Budget Vaccinations: Yellow Fever, typhoid, Hepatitis A & B, Rabies, Boosters of Tetanus-Diphtheria and measles may be needed. Anti-malarial is required. Security: Travel after dark is very dangerous. Due to residual landmines, overland travelers are advised to remain on well-traveled roads Language Requirements: Requires proficiency in oral Portuguese for at least 2 of 3 participants (preferably all three) $2,300 • Airfare to Beira, Mozambique • Ground Transportation • Accommodation in Maputo/Beira • Based on 15 nights and $30/night/person • Visa $70 $450 $40 • Total Reimbursable $2,860 Non-reimbursable Items • Immunization • Food $120 $300 • Total Additional items $420
Small Enterprises FoundationDar es Salaam, Tanzania Project # 9 Pratish Halady Overview of NGO: • Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania + Kyela, Tanzania • Website: www.sef.org.za • Mission: provide affordable and sustainable microfinance services to small entrepreneurs, farmers, and active poor, especially women, to alleviate poverty. • Founded: 1991 • Activities: provide 3 types of services: small loans, compulsory savings, and business development training Challenge: The greatest challenge today is in sourcing low-cost funds. SEF capacity today can only fulfill 45% of demand. Bank loans are costly and difficult to access for a small organization like SEF.
Small Enterprises FoundationDar es Salaam, Tanzania Project # 9 Pratish Halady Project Scope: Week 1 – Situation Analysis (Dar es Salaam): Familiarization of WIVP with SEF plans, performance, revenue streams, and activities. Week 2 – Field Impact Assessment Study (Kyela): Gather data for marketing plan by traveling to a branch village in Kyela for a week to perform simple impact assessment study on farmers’ credit scheme. Week 3 – Marketing Plan Formulation (Dar es Salaam): Create marketing plan and identify potential donors for SEF. SERENGETI KYELA DAR ZANZIBAR
Small Enterprises FoundationDar es Salaam, Tanzania Project # 9 Pratish Halady Budget: Logistics: Duration:3 Weeks Time Frame: August 2006 Volunteers:Three (3) Interests:microfinance, strategy, marketing Vaccinations Required:Hepatitis A/B, Typhoid, Malaria, Yellow Fever
Vie NouvellePorto Novo, Benin Project # 10 Gavin Oxman NGO Overview • Location: Porto Novo, Bénin, West Africa • Mission: To promote socio-economic development in Porto Novo through education, promotion, information, and protection • Clients: Women’s and men’s small business groups, and the general population of Porto Novo • Vie Nouvelle currently has 3 main activities to help fulfill their mission • Education in health, literacy and environmental projection • Microfinance and small business consulting • Disease prevention
Vie NouvellePorto Novo, Benin Project # 10 Gavin Oxman Project Scope Logistics • Business skills education • Train Vie Nouvelle staff and clients basic skills in management, accounting, and marketing • Create business manuals that can be used to train future clients • Create business plans for two potential projects • Center for uneducated youth • Agricultural skills school Duration: Time frame: Volunteers: Desired skills: 2 weeks May (~7-22) 4 • French (3 of 4 members) • Enthusiasm and desire to work with Beninoise small businesses
Vie NouvellePorto Novo, Benin Project # 10 Gavin Oxman Budget Additional information WIVP Reimbursable Budget • Vaccinations and heath • Required: Yellow Fever, anti-malarials • Recommended: Typhoid, Hepatitis A & B, Meningitis, Tetanus, Measles, Polio $2,360 • Airfare and land travel • Lodging (up to $30 per night) • Visa $450 $110 • Total Reimbursable $2,920 Security: U.S. citizens should avoid crowds, political rallies and street demonstrations, and be aware of their surroundings at all times. Petty crime is common throughout the country. Non-reimbursable Items $250 • Food, water, incidentals • Immunizations and anti-malarial $300 • Total Additional items $550
Gift for LifeKigali, Rwanda Project # 11 Meg Cronin • Overview of NGO • Location: Kigali, Rwanda • Mission: Assist genocide survivors living with HIV/AIDS • Founded in 2005 • Activities: • Access to anti-retroviral medicine • Provision of basic services (food/shelter) • Education assistance for children • Income-generation support
Gift for LifeKigali, Rwanda Project # 11 Meg Cronin Project Scope: Monitoring and Evaluation Develop a system to measure the impact of services. Financial Accounting Introduce a basic financial tracking system. Logistics: Date: May 2006 Duration: Two weeks Staff: Three (co-ed team)
Gift for LifeKigali, Rwanda Project # 11 Meg Cronin Reimbursable Budget: “We cannot turn the clock back nor can we undo the harm caused, but we have the power to determine the future and to ensure that what happened never happens again.” - Paul Kagame • Airfare to Kigali $1700 • Accomodation $ 400 • Visa $ 60 • Transportation $ 25 $2100 $2185 Other Expenses: • Food $150 • Immunizations $150 • Miscellaneous $200 $500
TiishaMokopane, South Africa Project # 12 Jeremy David Overview of NGO • Tiisha Finance Enterprises (Tiisha) is a non-profit microfinance institution • Its mission is to provide groups of rural women access to credit to start and run their own businesses • Since 1998 Tiisha has provided loans to over 2,000 poor people • The organization is self-sustainable and has a total of 5 staff members Mokopane Kruger N.P. & Blyde River Canyon
TiishaMokopane, South Africa Project # 12 Jeremy David Logistics Project Scope • Tiisha needs both additional capital and stronger internal operating capacity to achieve scale and empower significantly more families to work their way out of poverty • WIVP volunteers will provide both capital-raising and capacity-building consulting • WIVP volunteers will develop a strategic plan for Tiisha providing solutions to overcome growth constraints
TiishaMokopane, South Africa Project # 12 Jeremy David Health/ Safety • CDC/ WHO warnings: Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Rabies and Typhoid immunizations required. As needed: booster doses for tetanus-diphtheria, measles, and a one-time dose of polio vaccine for adults. In addition, all volunteers should take an antimalarial drug • State Department warnings: N/A
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Two Brothers FoundationRio de Janeiro, Brazil Project # 13 Benjamin Gleason • Location: Rocinha (favela in Rio) • Website: www.2bros.org • Mission: provide educational opportunities to underprivileged youths through community service and cultural exchange • Activities: sponsor educational and cultural projects, including language instruction, art classes, computer training, and children’s reading groups • Founded: eight years ago, in 1998 NGO Overview
Two Brothers FoundationRio de Janeiro, Brazil Project # 13 Benjamin Gleason Project Scope Logistics Financial Controls: Improve systems to track local costs and monitor use of funds from US; instruct staff in basic cost accounting concepts to improve decision-making. Business Plan/Budget: Create budgeting system and construct a projection model for evaluating operating, investing & financing activities. 2 Weeks Duration: Time frame: May 2006 2 volunteers Volunteers: Requested skills: -Portuguese (or Spanish) -Basic budgeting/finance -Experienced travellers
Two Brothers FoundationRio de Janeiro, Brazil Project # 13 Benjamin Gleason Budget Additional info WIVP Reimbursable Budget: Vaccinations: Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B & Typhoid $1000 $100 $50 $300 • Airfare to Rio, Brazil • Visa (for U.S. Citizens) • Land Transport • Accommodation (Based on 12 nights of lodging at $25/day double occupancy) Security: favelas (slums) have a complicated socio-political terrain; occasional outbreaks of violence possible; NGO requests “mature, travel-experienced” project members • Total Reimbursable $1450 Non-reimbursable Items: • Food • Immunization $200 $200 $400 • Total Additional items
Amazonia EWARELeticia, Colombian Amazon Project # 14 Fernando Pulido Amazonia EWARE Overview : • Location:Leticia, Colombia • Mission:Support sustainable Amazon development through commercial education for and technology transfer to local indigenous and non-indigenous communities • Founded : 2003; 3 founding members; 5 volunteers Activities : • Sustainable Agriculture:project of conservation, production and commercialization of Amazon ornamental fish • Education and Technology Transfer:develops partnerships with local universities to transfer commercial knowledgeand technology to local and indigenous communities • Ecotourism:promotes formative and responsible ecotourism activities
Amazonia EWARELeticia, Colombian Amazon Project # 14 Fernando Pulido Project Scope Vision: to integrate different local productive systems with conservation to enhance indigenous economic development and Amazon biodiversity • Benchmark similar projects and identify attractive local products for commercialization • Formulate go-to-market strategies for possible local and/or international markets • Determine possible JV partners and collaborators • Secure financing options
Amazonia EWARELeticia, Colombian Amazon Project # 14 Fernando Pulido • Budget: • Time frame: 2 weeks in mid-August (~August 15-30) • Volunteers needed: 4 volunteers • Vaccinations: Hepatitis A&B, Rabies, Typhoid, Rabies, Yellow Fever (Malaria drug) • Interests: Marketing, Strategy, Finance