NEW LIFE IN AFRICA DAY CARE CENTER PROPOSED BUDGET 2010-12-23T20:03:17Z
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 NEW LIFE IN AFRICA DAY CARE CENTER PROPOSED BUDGET 2010-11-12T05:24:24Z 2010-11-12T05:24:24Z Ndelo Peter http://www.ned.com/user/u914877935/ tag:ned.com,2010-10-03:/group/lia-global/news/38/ 2010-10-03T18:14:29Z <div class="document"> <p><strong>INTRODUCTORY</strong></p> <p>New Life in Africa is a community based organization formed by and for the war displaced persons of Northern Uganda now living in Acholi quarter, Kireka a suburb of Kampala. The twenty year old Joseph Kony rebel activity which seems to have come to pass has also many impacts on Acholi civilian population either directly or indirectly.</p> <p>Of the 3000 displaced families of Acholi quarter, teenage mothers contribute to this. And they lead helpless life right from improper child care to general improper well being. The men who always take advantage of them are not able to take charge perhaps because they are in a similar camp situation or just had ill intention to sabotage their future and dump them. those who would try to claim responsibility and take them for marriage has always resulted into trial marriages accompanied by mistreatment until they give up this early marriages.</p> <p>As a result of all these temptations the teenage mothers end up sitting at home with their babies without any hope for the future. Some drop out of school from senior one, primary levels or did not at all attend any.</p> <p>To make end meet they join their parents in stone quarry activities and other petty businesses which is nothing other than prolonging the life circle of poverty! New life in Africa thought of a better thing to do to break this cycle and that is introducing skill life training to these young mothers. The training that any body can acquire to help improve life and be self reliance.</p> <p>When we introduce these computer training and tailoring early this year, many are kin to grasp this knowledge and so far 20 young ladies are enrolled in this tailoring program and the number still counts. However there are still challenges facing these ladies as they undergo this training. They do the trainings with their babies on the back because they are not the type who can afford baby sitters.</p> <p>We had to think deeply about forging ways to make these mothers get their training and also see that their kids who are not yet school going age, taken care off and treated like any other human beings. And the dream was of day care center, when we thought of this, we realized that not only their babies but also open ways for other neighbors who could be in need of this kind of service because every day we read about the many desperate maids. So as we launch this day care center, the babies of our young mothers will be integrated with some of these other babies.</p> <p>We have had this plan in phase 1, 2 and 3. Phase 1 was to first acquire some sowing machines and get the ladies started, which still by the help of you we managed to some sowing machines and others get still coming. Women are now learning! Second phase was that if we are to have day care center and admit outside kids, security of these babies must be put into consideration. Considering our papyrus fence, security was not guaranteed at all but we managed to seek funds through other channels (ned.com) and be proud that you contributed to this! As we speak now the construction of perimeter wall is underway.</p> <p>Our third phase being now to raise fund to enable us acquire day care center equipments.</p> <p>Right from toys, furniture, play ground equipments and upgrading the compound.</p> <p>We now wish to seek funds to help us launch the project in January 2011. According to our survey, so far 20 outsiders are interested in bring their children to center plus 20 for our young mothers that gives a total of 35 babies that we shall begin with.</p> <p><strong>MISSION:</strong> To have a violence free community for the care of babies</p> <p><strong>OBJECTIVES</strong></p> <p>To take care of these babies/kids as their mothers concentrate on getting skill life trainings. To have these babies also enjoy early child care just like any other. To offer day care center services to the community as people take part to work and earn a living. To provide not only day care service but also a recreational center for the kids.</p> <p>To have day care operational, we feel should break the budget into 2 phases.</p> <p><strong>PHASE 1</strong></p> <table border="1" class="docutils"> <colgroup> <col width="8%" /> <col width="38%" /> <col width="8%" /> <col width="19%" /> <col width="27%" /> </colgroup> <tbody valign="top"> <tr><td>ITEM</td> <td>DESCRIPTION</td> <td>QTY</td> <td>RATE</td> <td>AMOUNT</td> </tr> <tr><td>1</td> <td>Bedding</td> <td>10</td> <td>20,000</td> <td>200,000</td> </tr> <tr><td>2</td> <td>Mattresses</td> <td>10</td> <td>50,000</td> <td>500,000</td> </tr> <tr><td>3</td> <td>Low cost beds</td> <td>10</td> <td>70,000</td> <td>700,000</td> </tr> <tr><td>4</td> <td>Toys</td> <td>10</td> <td>30,000</td> <td>300,000</td> </tr> <tr><td>5</td> <td>CARPETS &amp; RUGS</td> <td>3</td> <td>100,000</td> <td>300,000</td> </tr> <tr><td>6</td> <td>BABY CHAIRS &amp; TABLE</td> <td>3</td> <td>200,000</td> <td>600,000</td> </tr> <tr><td>7</td> <td>CHANGING TABLES</td> <td>1</td> <td>50,000</td> <td>50,000</td> </tr> <tr><td>8</td> <td>BOOK STORAGE</td> <td>2</td> <td>150,000</td> <td>300,000</td> </tr> <tr><td>9</td> <td>BOOKS</td> <td>&nbsp;</td> <td>300,000</td> <td>300,000</td> </tr> <tr><td>10</td> <td>FIRST AID &amp; SAFETY</td> <td>1</td> <td>200,000</td> <td>200,000</td> </tr> <tr><td>11</td> <td>FEEDING TABLE</td> <td>1</td> <td>50,000</td> <td>50,000</td> </tr> <tr><td>12</td> <td>WIPES,DIAPERS,POTTIES</td> <td>&nbsp;</td> <td>150,000</td> <td>150,000</td> </tr> <tr><td>13</td> <td>TELEVISION SET</td> <td>1</td> <td>500,000</td> <td>500,000</td> </tr> <tr><td>14</td> <td>SLEEP NAP MATS</td> <td>10</td> <td>20,000</td> <td>200,000</td> </tr> <tr><td>15</td> <td>FIRE EXTINGUISHER</td> <td>3</td> <td>150,000</td> <td>450,000</td> </tr> <tr><td>16</td> <td>CATOON DVDs</td> <td>100</td> <td>15,000</td> <td>150,000</td> </tr> <tr><td>17</td> <td>DVD PLAYER</td> <td>1</td> <td>150,000</td> <td>150,000</td> </tr> <tr><td>18</td> <td>Total</td> <td>&nbsp;</td> <td>&nbsp;</td> <td>5,100,000</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><strong>PHASE 2</strong></p> <table border="1" class="docutils"> <colgroup> <col width="11%" /> <col width="37%" /> <col width="8%" /> <col width="18%" /> <col width="26%" /> </colgroup> <tbody valign="top"> <tr><td>ITEM</td> <td>DESCRIPTION</td> <td>Qty</td> <td>RATE</td> <td>AMOUNT UGX</td> </tr> <tr><td>1</td> <td>TOYS(VARIETIES)</td> <td>30</td> <td>30,000</td> <td>900,000</td> </tr> <tr><td>2</td> <td>BEDS/CRIBS</td> <td>20</td> <td>200,000</td> <td>4,000,000</td> </tr> <tr><td>3</td> <td>MATTRESSES</td> <td>20</td> <td>50,000</td> <td>1,000,000</td> </tr> <tr><td>4</td> <td>BEDDING</td> <td>20</td> <td>20,000</td> <td>400,000</td> </tr> <tr><td>5</td> <td>PLAY GROUND EQUIPMENT</td> <td>2</td> <td>500,000</td> <td>1,000,000</td> </tr> <tr><td>Total</td> <td>&nbsp;</td> <td>&nbsp;</td> <td>&nbsp;</td> <td>7,300,000</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>We have enough space that can accommodate more than 40 babies but we feel should begin with 40 only i.e. 20 for the teenage mothers who shall not pay for day care service and 20 for any other individuals who shall pay for the service. with the sigh post we put last time before even the security wall, there were a good number of inquiries about when the service is to begin this leaves us with no doubt of getting 20 which is our target as per now. The ultimate goal of this day care is to enable teenage mothers have ample time to concentrate on skill life training.</p> <p><strong>WORK PLAN</strong></p> <p>With the day care coming on board, we intend to employ some staff who shall help in the day to days running of the project. January 2011 is our wish to launch the day care.</p> <p>Ages: Below 3 years.</p> <p>** EXPECTED INCOME FROM 20 non members **</p> <table border="1" class="docutils"> <colgroup> <col width="20%" /> <col width="33%" /> <col width="27%" /> <col width="20%" /> </colgroup> <tbody valign="top"> <tr><td>20 Babies</td> <td>per day/child 5000</td> <td>WEEKLY 500,000</td> <td>MONTHLY 2M</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><strong>OPERATIONAL EXPENSES</strong></p> <table border="1" class="docutils"> <colgroup> <col width="11%" /> <col width="36%" /> <col width="11%" /> <col width="27%" /> <col width="15%" /> </colgroup> <tbody valign="top"> <tr><td>ITEM</td> <td>DESCRIPTION</td> <td>UNIT</td> <td>MONTHLY EXP</td> <td>TOTAL</td> </tr> <tr><td>1</td> <td>Rent</td> <td>&nbsp;</td> <td>300,000</td> <td>300,000</td> </tr> <tr><td>2</td> <td>Security guard</td> <td>2</td> <td>150,000</td> <td>300,000</td> </tr> <tr><td>3</td> <td>Compound attendant</td> <td>1</td> <td>100,000</td> <td>100,000</td> </tr> <tr><td>4</td> <td>nursery teacher</td> <td>1</td> <td>200,000</td> <td>200,000</td> </tr> <tr><td>5</td> <td>Qualified nurse</td> <td>1</td> <td>200,000</td> <td>200,000</td> </tr> <tr><td>6</td> <td>Electricity bills</td> <td>&nbsp;</td> <td>60,000</td> <td>60,000</td> </tr> <tr><td>7</td> <td>Water bills</td> <td>&nbsp;</td> <td>30,000</td> <td>30,000</td> </tr> <tr><td>8</td> <td>Others</td> <td>&nbsp;</td> <td>50,000</td> <td>50,000</td> </tr> <tr><td>9</td> <td>TOTAL</td> <td>&nbsp;</td> <td>&nbsp;</td> <td>1,240,000</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <hr /><p><b>Last comment added: </b>Thu, 23 Dec 2010 12:03:17 PST</p> Comment 1 on NEW LIFE IN AFRICA DAY CARE CENTER PROPOSED BUDGET 2010-10-04T03:20:30Z 2010-10-04T03:20:30Z Linda Nowakowski http://www.ned.com/user/u523412994/ tag:ned.com,2010-10-04:/group/lia-global/news/38/0/ 2010-10-04T03:20:30Z <div class="document"> <p>Where to start?</p> <p>&quot;MISSION: To have a free baby violence community&quot; I think you want to say (I HOPE) <em>To have a violence free community for the care of babies.</em></p> <p>40 preschoolers. What ages? 2 Adults to care for them? It would be difficult for 2 adults to feed 40 school age children but what if the 40 children are all toddlers or infants? 1 Changing table? 40 children and 10 beds + 10 nap mats? 10 &quot;toys&quot; for 40 kids?</p> <p>It looks to me like what is building here is a large room where 40 children are overseen and controlled by a TV and DVD. Not a place I would want to see any child spending that kind of time.</p> <p>There is a real problem with math here</p> <table border="1" class="docutils"> <colgroup> <col width="37%" /> <col width="21%" /> <col width="25%" /> <col width="17%" /> </colgroup> <thead valign="bottom"> <tr><th class="head">NUMBER OF BABIES</th> <th class="head">RATE</th> <th class="head">AMOUNT WEEKLY</th> <th class="head">MONTHLY</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody valign="top"> <tr><td>20</td> <td>5,000</td> <td>100,000</td> <td>2600,000</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>Last I checked there were (on average), 4.33 weeks / month. If you are making 100,000 per week that comes to 433,000 per month.</p> <p>IF the rate is 5,000 UGS per child per week that should come up to 5,000 * 20 * 4.33 = 433,000.</p> <p>2,600,000????? I am lost.</p> <p>Peter, you know me. You know that I want to see the best for all of you and that I will do all that is in my capability to see it happen. I do not say these things to do anything more than get things straightened out so that they will work for you and be long lasting and sustainable. There are serious problems here and if you are seeking outside donations, you are more likely to get them if things are presented in a clear and compelling way. THAT I can help with but I am not seeing any of this working based on what you have presented - either financially or socially.</p> </div> Comment 2 on NEW LIFE IN AFRICA DAY CARE CENTER PROPOSED BUDGET 2010-11-12T05:30:30Z 2010-11-12T05:30:30Z Ndelo Peter http://www.ned.com/user/u914877935/ tag:ned.com,2010-10-04:/group/lia-global/news/38/1/ 2010-10-04T04:41:28Z <div class="document"> <p>I think I need some kind of editing so that you can help on this, worked on this last night,</p> <p><strong>To have a violence free community for the care of babies.</strong></p> <p>It looks to me like what is building here is a large room where 40 children are overseen and controlled by a TV and DVD. Not a place I would want to see any child spending that kind of time.</p> <p><strong>TV shall not be the one to control the babies every day, as said in case some kids come on the week ends or evenings who not necessarily babies at one point would be entertained by TV.</strong></p> <p>** For the math, 1 baby x 5000 per day = 5000 x 5days (week)= 25,000 x 4 weeks (month) = 100,000 per child.</p> <p><strong>20 babies x 100,000 = 2,000,000 UGX per moth.</strong></p> <p><strong>Age: below 3 years</strong></p> <p><strong>I meant to say that, I think you may help now to perfect.</strong></p> <p><strong>Thanks</strong></p> </div> Comment 3 on NEW LIFE IN AFRICA DAY CARE CENTER PROPOSED BUDGET 2010-10-23T15:49:51Z 2010-10-23T15:49:51Z Shawn Kelly http://www.ned.com/user/u299810690/ tag:ned.com,2010-10-23:/group/lia-global/news/38/2/ 2010-10-23T15:49:51Z <div class="document"> <p>Great news, Peter, I sent you an email. I secured $1,000 US for the day care centre from my church, La Crescenta Presbyterian. As soon as I get the check I will deposit it and Evvy will get the funds to you. It would be great to have an accounting of what you are going to buy first with this money, as well as a thank you note to the church. I am also consulting with a friend who is a fundraising expert on how to raise the balance.</p> </div> Comment 4 on NEW LIFE IN AFRICA DAY CARE CENTER PROPOSED BUDGET 2010-10-27T16:35:42Z 2010-10-27T16:35:42Z Ndelo Peter http://www.ned.com/user/u914877935/ tag:ned.com,2010-10-27:/group/lia-global/news/38/3/ 2010-10-27T16:35:42Z <div class="document"> <p>Thanks so much Shawn for that effort. we have been in darkness for almost two weeks since the transformer blew, they have just fixed and this will make our work easy.</p> <p>Thanks</p> </div> Comment 5 on NEW LIFE IN AFRICA DAY CARE CENTER PROPOSED BUDGET 2010-11-13T11:32:29Z 2010-11-13T11:32:29Z Ndelo Peter http://www.ned.com/user/u914877935/ tag:ned.com,2010-11-13:/group/lia-global/news/38/4/ 2010-11-13T11:32:29Z <div class="document"> <p>Great news,I have been contacted with another offer of $2500 in funding for the the day care center. Many thanks to those service trip ladies of Toronto.</p> </div> Comment 6 on NEW LIFE IN AFRICA DAY CARE CENTER PROPOSED BUDGET 2010-11-16T20:26:56Z 2010-11-16T20:26:56Z Shawn Kelly http://www.ned.com/user/u299810690/ tag:ned.com,2010-11-16:/group/lia-global/news/38/5/ 2010-11-16T20:26:56Z <div class="document"> <p>Great news! Thanks Peter!</p> </div> Comment 7 on NEW LIFE IN AFRICA DAY CARE CENTER PROPOSED BUDGET 2010-11-17T13:18:26Z 2010-11-17T13:18:26Z Ndelo Peter http://www.ned.com/user/u914877935/ tag:ned.com,2010-11-17:/group/lia-global/news/38/6/ 2010-11-17T13:18:26Z <div class="document"> <p>Yeah! Thanks too.</p> </div> Comment 8 on NEW LIFE IN AFRICA DAY CARE CENTER PROPOSED BUDGET 2010-12-09T14:57:55Z 2010-12-09T14:57:55Z Ndelo Peter http://www.ned.com/user/u914877935/ tag:ned.com,2010-12-09:/group/lia-global/news/38/7/ 2010-12-09T14:57:55Z <div class="document"> <p>Just to let you know that day care funds raised by Shawn reached me and still wait to hear from the other organisation's pledge. I have been very busy and will continue to be untill 16th when I finish my exams.</p> <p>Keep you updated</p> </div> Comment 9 on NEW LIFE IN AFRICA DAY CARE CENTER PROPOSED BUDGET 2010-12-10T16:57:04Z 2010-12-10T16:57:04Z Shawn Kelly http://www.ned.com/user/u299810690/ tag:ned.com,2010-12-10:/group/lia-global/news/38/8/ 2010-12-10T16:56:41Z <div class="document"> <p>Peter, I just received another $1000 from a group called the Church Related Early Childhood Fellowship. My good friend Pat is a member, and secured this donation for me. We'll get the funds to you shortly.</p> <p>Good luck on your exams!</p> </div> Comment 10 on NEW LIFE IN AFRICA DAY CARE CENTER PROPOSED BUDGET 2010-12-17T07:56:05Z 2010-12-17T07:56:05Z Ndelo Peter http://www.ned.com/user/u914877935/ tag:ned.com,2010-12-17:/group/lia-global/news/38/9/ 2010-12-17T07:56:05Z <div class="document"> <p>That is so good Shaw! thanks for that wonderful job. I finished my end of semester one yester and all went well. Am begining to work on the day care preparations today. Am relocationg the mushroom at the back and upgrading of compound follows. With these supports, it will be a powerful day care center. This group emailed me again two days ago with their commitments to send the money very soon.</p> <p>Many thanks.</p> </div> Comment 11 on NEW LIFE IN AFRICA DAY CARE CENTER PROPOSED BUDGET 2010-12-21T09:30:40Z 2010-12-21T09:30:40Z Ndelo Peter http://www.ned.com/user/u914877935/ tag:ned.com,2010-12-21:/group/lia-global/news/38/10/ 2010-12-21T09:19:01Z <div class="document"> <p>working on the compound.</p> <div class="image"><img alt="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5170/5280036712_936eb98b99_m.jpg" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5170/5280036712_936eb98b99_m.jpg" /></div> <p>leveling the lower and uper compound.</p> <div class="image"><img alt="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5163/5280036714_28f5c2b7c7_m.jpg" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5163/5280036714_28f5c2b7c7_m.jpg" /></div> <div class="image"><img alt="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5287/5279445183_d38c0802c0.jpg" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5287/5279445183_d38c0802c0.jpg" /></div> <p>Day care to be</p> <div class="image"><img alt="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5082/5279445185_7bfc6167ce.jpg" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5082/5279445185_7bfc6167ce.jpg" /></div> <p>Mushroom relocated at the back to give a clear view of the day care</p> </div> Comment 12 on NEW LIFE IN AFRICA DAY CARE CENTER PROPOSED BUDGET 2010-12-22T15:26:31Z 2010-12-22T15:26:31Z Ndelo Peter http://www.ned.com/user/u914877935/ tag:ned.com,2010-12-22:/group/lia-global/news/38/11/ 2010-12-22T15:26:31Z <div class="document"> <p>Day care center is becoming real. the $ 2500 just reached me today. Many thanks to women like us foundation USA fulfilling their pledge.</p> <p>Let me also take this opportunity to wish all the ned members and whoever follows this thread a merry christmass and a Prosperous.</p> <p>Keep you updated.</p> </div> Comment 13 on NEW LIFE IN AFRICA DAY CARE CENTER PROPOSED BUDGET 2010-12-23T05:35:06Z 2010-12-23T05:35:06Z Ndelo Peter http://www.ned.com/user/u914877935/ tag:ned.com,2010-12-23:/group/lia-global/news/38/12/ 2010-12-23T05:35:06Z <div class="document"> <p>Getting rid of mud on the lower ground, we have poured concrete on the lower ground and we shall plant the grass on the upper one.</p> <p><strong>Before</strong></p> <div class="image"><img alt="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5083/5284471963_79310d169c.jpg" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5083/5284471963_79310d169c.jpg" /></div> <p><strong>When</strong></p> <div class="image"><img alt="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5050/5285050338_d5d1ef1297.jpg" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5050/5285050338_d5d1ef1297.jpg" /></div> <p><strong>After</strong></p> <div class="image"><img alt="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5003/5285050344_33dc32b4a3.jpg" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5003/5285050344_33dc32b4a3.jpg" /></div> </div> Comment 14 on NEW LIFE IN AFRICA DAY CARE CENTER PROPOSED BUDGET 2010-12-23T20:03:17Z 2010-12-23T20:03:17Z Linda Nowakowski http://www.ned.com/user/u523412994/ tag:ned.com,2010-12-23:/group/lia-global/news/38/13/ 2010-12-23T20:03:17Z <div class="document"> <p>It is so exciting watching what is happening there!</p> </div>