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Year End Report

Year End Report for Life in Africa Usa 2007/2008

Fiscal year ending June 30, 2008

Summary

Life in Africa USA was formed and registered in November of 2007 as a non profit corporation in the state of Washington. There was a small Christmas sales campaign on line and with Shawn Kelly but actual operations did not begin until February of 2008. Since the organization's year end is June 30, this only allowed 5 months of actual operations. Many challenges arose during these months which caused our results to be more than disappointing. However, we are more determined than ever to meet the challenges and move forward in the coming year. The following report will outline the challenges faced, the goals set forth and the financial reports for the year end.

Life in Africa USA

Board Members:

Evvy Bryning

Shawn Kelly

Christina Jordan

Director: Evvy Bryning

The mission of LIA USA is to fundraise and market crafts for the communities in Uganda and to support the programs operated by the communities. The two main programs for this year were the LiA Kids Club and the School Fee Campaign. While these programs are nowhere near where we wanted them to be, they are both in operation and are being funded which is a plus for the organization.

The start up funds were loaned to the organization by Evvy Brying and the jewelry was provided from the stock owned by Christina Jordan. Both of these contributions are considered interest free loans to the organization and are slated to be repaid.

The loan from Evvy Bryning in cash amounts to $8150.00 as of the end of the year. Payments on this loan shall be determined by the board as the revenue for the organization increases.
The jewelry stock provided by Christina Jordan must also be paid. Currently 5% of all sales is being set aside as payment. As sales increase, the payment shall also increase to a monthly payment of appoximately $300 per month.

The challenge is that the majority of the jewelry is still in Uganda. Evvy Bryning was able to bring a small amount in her suitcases when she returned but the postage to ship the remaining stock is substancial. There is also a lot of jewelry that is not saleable and must be restrung into saleable items. These costs must be allocated.

The organization is in the process of applying for a 501c3 certificate. We are currently working with a law firm in Seattle who are handling this pro bono. The challenge is that they are very busy and must do this in their spare time. They estimate that we will not have the certification for 7-12 months.

This is a big challenge since many of our planned fundraising events require this certification. We are researching ways around this or to speed up the process.

Challenges:

None of us could have anticipated many of the events that transpired and the tradgedies that occurred at the start up of the organization.

The tragedy in Uganda that involved a death in Christina’s prospective family through a huge monkey wrench in the works. None of us realized how crucial her participation was and when she was no longer able to participate, the organization suffered terribly.

The move to Washington took much longer than anticipated by the director, Evvy Bryning, and this caused a delay in the actual start up of operations.

Lack of adequate funding has been a huge challenge. Taking on the responsibility of paying the Ugandan salaries has proved to be a financial burden that has used half of the funds available leaving the organization constantly struggling on a month to month basis.

The devaluation of the American dollar has also been a challenge. Due to this factor, the amounts we budgeted for programs has not been adequate to absorb the difference.

Lack of the 501c3 certificate has proved to be crucial in fundraising efforts. Too many doors are closed to us because we do not have it.

The website is very outdated and updated it without Christina has proved to be very difficult. Plus the fact that Microsoft chose to discontinue Front Page software. We now need to completely revamp the website so that it can be updated regularly.

Poor communication between the directors and the communities in Uganda has caused a big rift in operations.

Goals

We must move forward to get the 501c3 certificate as quickly as possible.

Reorganize and update the website so that it can be maintained and updated on a monthly basis.

We must explore new and better ways to generate income for the organization.

We must develope and maintain a communication network between the board members and the communites in Uganda.

Program Reports

The following is a report on the programs currently supported by LiA USA

Jungle Beads

While we have had some success with sales we must increase this in order to sustain the program. Currently we are only selling stock on hand and no new order have been placed. This is frustrating for the bead makers since they are relying on new orders to generate income for their families.

We are currently negotiating a deal with Mark Grimes/Ned to sponsor a bracelet program for a 6 month trial . He will pay 5 beaders to produce bracelets at a set salary. This will provide them with a small guaranteed income plus will provide the center in Kampala with the funds they need to reconnect the internet. Hopefully this program will start in the next few weeks. The members in Kampala are very excited and encouraged by this prospect.

LiA Usa will also hire 5-6 beaders to restring existing stock into a new product we are calling “Jungle Bling” These pieces will consist of necklaces in two lengths (18” and 28”), bracelets, and earrings all made with accent beads that glisten with gold, shine with silver or use the elegance of ebony. These new pieces will be for our Christmas campaign. The beaders will be paid a flat rate salary to produce the pieces ordered.

We will aggressively approach a shared revenue program with groups who need to raise money. We currently have a test program going with a large church in So Cal and so far it looks like our share will be around $1000, maybe more. If we can do 1-3 per month to start, the revenue and order generation could be amazing. This would involve selling only bracelets and the split is 50/50.

We need to develop an aggressive reseller program to target the small craft show/flea market venders. We are developing a wholesale price list to accommodate this.

We are in the process of developing packaging for the products to facilitate marketing to small boutiques.

School Fee Campaign

We have sponsored 12 children at our centers in two terms of school. These children are all orphans and without assistance, have little or no hope of getting an education.

12 is a good start but is nowhere near enough. We have identified around 200 that need assistance so this program needs to be expanded. This requires fund and a stable source needs to be found.

A much better reporting system needs to be put into place for accountability and transparency.

As this program develops and expands, funds will need to be allocated for a person on the ground in Uganda to administer the program. This will greatly improve the reporting process, the application process and assure accountability.

LiA Kids Club

The Kids Club has been our best success. Starting from a morning Breakfast club, we changed to a Saturday Kids Club. The children are given a nutritious meal and activities that are designed to be a healing for their spirits, character building, encouragement in school, behavioral counseling, and just plain fun which is something these kids don’t get too much of.

Using an initial donation from La Crescenta Church, we were able to purchase the needed cooking utensils and to fund the program for the first two months at the centers in Kampala and Gulu.

Activities included games, contests, art, drama, music, dance and debate

At the end of the year we ran low on funds and were forced to eliminate the full meal but continue with the program providing snacks and drinks. And the children still come. We average around 70 children each Saturday.

Many thanks to a wonderful staff in Uganda who have made this all happen. There is very little money for them in the way of pay but they do it for the kids. Hopefully we can develop the program through funding that will allow them to be paid sufficiently for their efforts and time.

Community Report-Kampala

The community in Kampal has had many struggles but they remain focussed, determined and loyal to the organization. They have made good progress in filing their CBO documents and cooperated in all requirements put to them fom LiA USA.

Their first endeavor was to move from the center in Kireka and to open a web cafe in Ntende. This proved to be a total failure due to the following reasons.

They did not have adequate funding to support the cafe for the time needed to develop a business

They found that no one knew how to use their type of computer and much time had to be spent trying to teach customers how to use them. This was frustrating for the staff who were mostly volunteers and so frustrating for the customer who subsequently just went to another cafe with regular PCs.

They could not afford the more expensive internet connection and this made it impossible to compete with nearby cafes who could

Power outages is a constant problem in Uganda and this makes it very difficult to run this type of business

It was decided, with the advice of LiA USA to close down the cafe and move back to the old cener which was much better located for the members and was well set up to host the Kids Club. LiA USA financed this move.

We have currently developed two business models to support the community center. One is Varnish Production and the other is Soap Production. These can be launched together since much of the same equipment is used. These two businesses will be able to employ around 12 members as regular staff and will be able to provide the funds needed to pay the day to day operational expenses of the center.

We are designing a chip in campaign to try and raise the funds needed to launch these businesses which will be forthcoming. We need to raise $2500 to get them going.

The administrator and members have done a lot of work to develop these plans and have done an in depth survey of the market to insure that they will be profitable.

Part of the procedes of these businesses will be used to launch more small enterprises that will employ more members. The idea is to have many small businesses that will support the members with a guaranteed income and will support the center and the programs.

This community has proved to be resilient and totally accountable. They are loyal and look forward to future programs, projects and involvement with LiA USA. There is a good network of staff in place and it is highly recommended that LiA USA continue their support of this community.

Community Report-Gulu

It with great regret that we announce that as of July 2008 we have severed our ties with the community in Gulu. The center has been closed and all assets and liabilities have been taken back by Life in Africa Foundation. This includes the solar panels, computers, stock and furniture. We did not reach this decision easily.

The community elected officers did not attempt to file their CBO documents as required, they refused to communicate and there was no accountability or transparency with regard to funds they recieved. We made every effort to work with them but it was in vain.

We have notified and recieved the blessing of the District Manager in Gulu and we have encouraged the women to reorganize themselves, file their CBO papers and reapply for financial support in Jan of 2009. We have also made it known to the officials in Gulu that we will be happy to accept applications from other groups at that time.

Financial Report

The following report has been prepared by Evvy Bryning. This report along with a detailed ledger account of all monies earned and spent will be presented to the board members at a meeting scheduled for the end of July 2008 in La Crescenta, CA. The meeting will be attended by Evvy Bryning, Shawn Kelly and Christina Jordan.

Income

Description	Amount	Explanation
Income from Sales	$7015.69	Internet and offline sales
Income from Donations	$2037.60
Loan (Evvy Bryning)	$8150.00	Interest free loan
Total Income	$17,203.29

Expenditures and Allocations

Description	Amount	Explanation
Salaries for Ugandan Staff	$7228.00	Center Admins & Grace Aaya
School Fees Paid	$2160.00	6 at each center, two terms
LiA Kids Club	$5517.00	half for each center
Operational Costs	$815.93	postage, fees, supplies
Misc.	$600.00	move to new center in Kampala
Total Expenses	$16,320.93

Account Balances

Description	Amount
LiA USA	$92.78
General Fund	$444.30
School Fees	$0.00
Kids Club	$0.00
Jewelry Payment Fund	$345.28
Total Account Balance	$882.36

Account balance verified by Wells Fargo Bank 6/30/08

life4kidsclub_disbursals

Amounts listed on this page have been received by Life in Africa CBO partners for the purpose of administering and delivering nutrition to the Life4Kids Club at each CBO. By agreement with Life in Africa Foundation and Life in Africa USA, the beneficiary CBOs must use these funds in accordance with the draft progam guidelines outlined at http://lifeinafrica.com/programs /life4kids.htm.

This page must be printed and signed in duplictae by each CBO every time a disbursal is received and kept on permanent file with the Life in Africa Foundation Chief Accountant and the Community Administrator

All total amounts paid in food related expenses must be listed on this page no later than the last day of each month for which monies were disbursed. Detailed end of month records should also be submitted electronically at that time to the LiA Foundation and LiA USA (by email to the LiAFounders list at yahoogroups) according to formats to be provided by the Life in Africa Chief Accountant.

Until further notice, weekly Life4Kids club activity updates should be posted by a CBO appointed individual (noted below) at the ongoing LiA 4 Kids Program development discussion: http://www.ned.com/group/lia-glo bal/news/5/

LiA Gulu

04 Feb 2008 - shs 300,000 - 100 children - Start Up investments

to be used for investments in cooking/serving equipment

04 Feb 2008 - shs 700,000 - 400 meals - February 2008

Balance to be rolled over toward future expenditures

Received by: George Ovola, Ojara Hellen, and Akena MK Michael (joint account owners in temporary stewardship of LiA Gulu CBO funds).

Date prepared/posted online: 04 Feb 08

Transfer method: Cash delivered by Christina Jordan deposited to Barclays Bank Gulu Branch no 8101785 (deposit slip to be filed with the Life in Africa Chief Accountant.)

Date Received by CBO: 4th/feburary 2008

Amount Received: shs1,000,000

Signatures of receipt: George Ovola

Witness by Komakech Denis.(IC4)

29 Feb 2008 - shs 300,000 - 100 children - Start up equipment

Amount used for Center operations:
Amount used for purchases:
Items purchased:
Balance remaining for future expenditures:

29 Feb 2008 - shs 700,000 - 400 meals - February 2008

Number of meals provided (weekly registration book onfile at each CBO):
Amount used for Center operations:
Amount used for food:
Balance remaining for future expenditures:

LiA Kireka

04 Feb 2008 - shs 400,000 - 100 children - Start Up investments

to be used for investments in cooking/serving equipment

04 Feb 2008 - shs 700,000 - 400 meals - February 2008

Balance to be rolled over toward future expenditures

Received by: Peter Ndelo, Mary Teopista Akware and Jesca Wassa (joint account owners in temporary stewardship of LiA Gulu CBO funds).

Date prepared/posted online: 04 Feb 08

Transfer method: Transfer from LiA Foundation to Centenary Bank Entebbe Road Branch A/c 3020101671

Date Received by CBO: 06 feb 08

Amount Received: shs1,100,000

Signatures of receipt: Ndelo Peter

29 Feb 2008 - shs 300,000 - 100 children - Start up equipment

Amount used for Center operations: 50,000/=
Amount used for purchases: 360,000/=
Items purchased: 4scharcal stoves,5sauce pans,2 mingling stick,2knives,5serving spoons,2basins,1kettle,60 plastic plates,60 plastic cups,2jericans,sauce pan covers,
Balance remaining for future expenditures: 0/=

29 Feb 2008 - shs 700,000 - 400 meals - February 2008

Number of meals provided (weekly registration book onfile at each CBO): 253(plates)for four weeks.
Amount used for Center operations: 40,000/=
Amount used for food: 520,000/=
Balance remaining for future expenditures: 0/=

THE MONTH OF MARCH 2008

LiA Kireka

15 march 2008 - shs 700,000 - 400 meals - march 2008

Balance to be rolled over toward future expenditures

Received by: Peter Ndelo, Mary Teopista Akware and Jesca Wassa (joint account owners in temporary stewardship of LiA Gulu CBO funds).

Date prepared/posted online: 15 march 08

Transfer method: Transfer from LiA Foundation to Centenary Bank Entebbe Road Branch A/c 3020101671

Date Received by CBO: 15 march 08

Amount Received: shs 700,000/=

Signatures of receipt: Ndelo Peter

15 march 2008 - shs 700,000 - 400 meals - March 2008 Number of meals provided (weekly registration book onfile at each CBO): (plates)for four weeks. 343 Amount used for Center operations: 84,500/= Amount used for nutrition: 475,500/= Balance remaining for future expenditures: -13,500/=

THE MONTH OF APRIL 2008

LiA Kireka

8th April 2008 - shs 700,000 - 400 meals - April 2008

Balance to be rolled over toward future expenditures

Received by: Peter Ndelo, Mary Teopista Akware and Jesca Wassa (joint account owners in temporary stewardship of LiA Gulu CBO funds).

Date prepared/posted online: 8th April 08

Transfer method: Transfer from LiA Foundation to Centenary Bank Entebbe Road Branch A/c 3020101671

Date Received by CBO: 9th April 08

Amount Received: shs 700,000/=

Signatures of receipt: Ndelo Peter

9th April 2008 - shs 700,000 - 400 meals - April 2008 Number of meals provided (weekly registration book onfile at each CBO): (plates)for four weeks,316 Amount used for Center operations: 5300/= Amount used for nutrition: 541200/= Balance remaining for future expenditures: 0/=

THE MONTH OF MAY 2008 9th may 2008 - shs 700,000 - 400 meals - may 2008 Number of meals provided (weekly registration book onfile at each CBO): (plates)for four weeks, Amount used for Center operations: Amount used for nutrition: Balance remaining for future expenditures:

SchoolFees2008 Disbursals

Amounts listed on this page have been received by Life in Africa CBO partners for the purpose of administering and delivering school fees sponsorship funds to orphaned children in Uganda. By agreement with Life in Africa Foundation and Life in Africa USA, the beneficiary CBOs must use these funds in accordance with the draft progam guidelines outlined at http://lifeinafrica.com/programs /schoolfees2008.htm.

This page must be printed and signed in duplictae by each CBO every time a disbursal is received and kept on permanent file with the Life in Africa Foundation Chief Accountant and the Community Administrator

All sponsored children's names plus the amount paid in school related expenses (justifiable with receipts) must be listed on this page within 3 weeks of the start of each school term.

Profiles of each sponsored child must be created no later than 1 month after the child's first sponsored term begins according to formats to be provided by Life in Africa USA.

LiA Gulu

04 Feb 2008 - shs 960,000 - 6 Children - First Term 2008

Ajok Irin, Gulu Prison School, P6
Alanyo Nancy, Gulu Primary, P7
Acaa Frieda, Grace Christian, P6
Apiyo Evalyn, Anaka Pope Paul, S4
Rubangakene Ronald Kirombe Primary, P5
Okello Walter Gulu College, S4

Received by: George Ovola, Ojara Hellen, and Akena MK Michael (joint account owners in temporary stewardship of LiA Gulu CBO funds).

Date prepared/posted online: 04 Feb 08

Transfer method: Cash delivered by Christina Jordan deposited to Barclays Bank Gulu Branch no 8101785 (deposit slip to be filed with the Life in Africa Chief Accountant.)

Date Received by CBO: 4th/feb.2008

Signatures of receipt:George Ovola

LiA Kireka

06 Feb 2008 - shs 960,000 - 6 Children - First Term 2008

Anyero sharon, st. matiya, p/5 {117,400/=}
Anena Gladys, st. matia, Nursery {89,700/=}
Opio Simon,St Matia, p/3 120,400/=}
Aluku Joseph, Mbuya College , s1 {140,000/=}
Nayiga Linda, St Josehp, p/5 {108,700/=}
Amolo Florence, King solomon, S2 {137,000/=}

Balance cariedforward is 126800/=

Received by: Peter Ndelo, Mary Teopista Akware and Jesca Wassa (joint account owners in temporary stewardship of LiA Gulu CBO funds).

Date prepared/posted online: 04 Feb 08

Transfer method: Transfer from LiA Foundation to Centenary Bank Entebbe Road Branch A/c 3020101671

Date Received by CBO: 6/feb/2008

Signatures of receipt: Peter Ndelo

UgandaLinks

Uganda Links

Christina Jordan is searching for some useful links to add to a new Life in Africa Web site. Here are her criteria:

the following links provide useful information on the local context in which our members live, key issues that affect household lives and community livelihoods, and some of our favorite projects that are tackling these complex issues in innovative ways.

Christina also included the link headings:

War in Northern Uganda
HIV/AIDS in Uganda
Life & living standards in Uganda
Social Innovators in Uganda
Connectivity in Uganda
Microfinance in Uganda
Social Tourism in Uganda

I'll make a page for each. Basically what I'm trying to do is to sort out some of the links I find and also have a place to put them. Eventually Christina would like a list of links on topics of importance across Africa, so new pages are welcomed. Any collaborative effort is welcome to. Don't be afraid to make changes, nothing is ever really lost and much can be added.

LiA Kireka

THE CONSTITUTION OF LIFE IN AFRICA COMMUNITY BASED ORGANISATION - KIREKA A community based organization

LiA Kireka - a community based organization started by Life in Africa Foundation in Uganda, now located in the outskirts of Kampala called Banda-Kireka.

Otherwise known as The Acholi Quarter. More than 3000 families displaced by Northern Uganda's 20 year long war live in Kireka's sub-urban IDP camp. Now that the war is nearly over, many LiA Kireka members who live in the Acholi Quarter are longing to resettle back home.

OUR MAIN ACTIVITIES ARE: 1. Internet 4 change This program is designed to train lia cbo members the internet and computer basic skills which will help them link up with both local and international communities through online communications in their own words that will result into community’s empowerment. The communities learn the internet that helps them as searching tools for what they would need without the help of a person/teacher. The internet has become cornerstone for all the community programs and activities. (It also helps some one to brain storm his / her thinking capacity.)

2. Micro successes: This program is to help the poorest of the poor get financial opportunities inform of small loans for sustainable projects. The members learn many things right from home economics to business plans through loan review processes.

3. Children’s program The children are our future, so we bring the member children together and give them basic child services, apart from knowledge they get from school, during holidays they are taught discipline, career, hand work like peace tiles and also do games and sports. Our main aim is to provide them with nutritious food for their healthy growth and academic Excellency. ( on top of it we are going to have internet 4 change for them too.)

4. Gallery/liacan: The lia cbo members have the gallery that is full of paper beads products and other non paper beads jewelries that are solely produced by them as a way to sustain themselves. The members also learn other innovative skills (which will up lift them to another level living.)

PREAMBLE: This organization is formed for the purpose of improving the lives of the residents within the area of the organization's operations.

ARTICLE ONE: NAME Life in Africa community based Organization - Kireka

ARTICLE TWO: REGISTERED OFFICE The registered office shall be situated in Ntinda-Bukoto Nakawa division Kampala District or such other address as the Governing Council may determine from time to time.

ARTICLE THREE: VISION An empowered community that is self sustainable

ARTICLE FOUR: MISSION STATEMENT. To restore hope for the displaced persons of Acholi quarter members and other members within the community through strong relationship with the global community.

ARTICLE FIVE: OBJECTIVES 1.To uplift the level and standard of community life for all of the community's children, including the most vulnerable.

2.To facilitate savings, small loans and other forms of micro-project financing to the community (citizens of Uganda).

3.To promote socio- economic development of the community through training in the production and marketing of handicrafts and locally viable products.

4.To unite the community in local and global social action for sustainable development through household management capacity building and sensitization on local and global community issues.

5.And to engage in such other activities, not prohibited by law, as the governing council may from time to time determine.

ARTICLE SIX: MEMBERSHIP The initial membership of the organization is:

Peter Ndelo

Grace Ayaa

Jessca Wassa

Teopista Akware

George Kilama

Esther Akello

Jessica Langoya

Each member shall be entitled to notice of the annual membership meeting and shall have a vote in the election of members to the Governing Council. The Governing Council shall set the membership fees as it deems appropriate and may allow for payment of fees in goods or services. Membership is open to all residents of the Kampala, Uganda area without regard to ethnic background, religious belief or political affiliation.

MEMBERSHIP RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS

Section one: membership composition A Foundation body B Ordinary membership C Association membership D Honorary membership

A Foundation body: The foundation body of LIA CBO shall be composed of the core/initial members of life in Africa foundation who are committed and dedicated and supportive group and as a body that founded lia cbo.

B Ordinary member: Shall be opened to all individuals who are displaced by war or those living within the Acholi quarters community or has been an active member for the foundation for the last five months of transition period. Their main target of CBO programs and their main contribution will be participating in the community activities.

C Associate membership: Shall be opened to all individuals, international organizations and other civil society organizations of similar voluntary nature which legally operate in LIA districts of operations. ( Here you must know that you agree to all the conditions.)

D Honorary membership: -Merit to individuals with demonstrated record truce and interest in social issues affecting communities and are concerned about issues relating to improvement of the quality of lively hoods among the most disadvantaged populations in general.

-Member’s exemplary performance during previously service to lia foundation.

SECTION TWO CRETERIA FOR MEMBERSHIP:

A Foundation body: (refer to membership right and obligation.)

B Ordinary membership of lia cbo are the core beneficiaries of the organization categorized as; children, youth, women, men including elders. To become an ordinary member, a person must pay an annual fee of 25,000/= and must be recommended by lia cbo member with clean records by filling in lia cbo member registration form. ( And here we need active members.)

C Associate membership, shall submit application in writing to the chairperson of lia cob that shall be approved by the lia cob executive members. The letter shall be accompanied by:

-Copy of the constitution and work plan -Written commitment to abide by the lia cbo code of conduct -Proof that the organization is engaged in activities compatible with the aims and objectives of lia cbo

D Honorary membership, admission will be by invitation proposal by the executive committee to the board of directors subject to approval by the general Assembly on the basis of:

-Demonstrated interest, merits and support of the voluntary work inline with lia cbo -Commitment and inclination to qualify of life transformation -Qualifications and ability to serve as trustees -Qualifications and possibility to donate towards lia cbo programs -Ability to promote lia cob’s image in and outside Uganda.

SECTION THREE: RIGHTS AND OBLIGATION

Foundation body: -Form the management body of lia cbo -Responsible for the day to day running of lia cbo -Hire and recruit lia cbo staff/personnel -Be represented on all lia cbo committee -Responsible for the implementation of all lia cbo program activities -Ensure sustainability, growth and development of lia cbo -Initiate all fundraising efforts

Ordinary membership: -individually registered members shall participate in the proceedings and activities of the General Assembly with full voting rights -Lia cbo communities shall be represented by chairperson to participate in the proceedings and activities of the General Assembly with full voting rights -Elect or be elected to any organ or committee of lia cbo -Make use of the facilities of lia cbo as shall be agreed upon by the board of governors -Meet their financial obligation to a lia cbo as shall be determined by the General Assembly from time to time -Be nominated or selected as representatives in any undertaking of lia cbo -Be registered in the register of all cbo members -Be represented on all cbo management committee categorically - Form the main volunteer force of the foundation

Associate members: -participate in the proceedings and activities of the General Assembly but without voting right -Not be legible for elections to any organ or committee of lia cbo -Make use of facilities of cbo as shall be agreed upon by the board of governors -Meet their financial obligations to cbo as shall be determined by the General Assembly from time to time -Be nominated or selected as representative mainly of the undertakings of cbo -Be registered in the register of associate members of cbo

Honorary members: -Eligible for election to become a patron of lia cbo -Eligible for election to become member of the board of Governors -Participate in the proceedings and activities of the General Assembly but without voting rights -Make use of facilities of lia cbo as shall be determined by the board of Governors -Be nominated or assigned as representatives to any of the undertakings of lia cbo -Where applicable be called upon to serve as trustees of -Renew membership after every two years -Be registered in the register of Honorary member of lia cbo

ARTICLE SEVEN: ORGANS OF THE ORGANIZATION

The organization shall have the following main organs: a). The General Assembly - shall be an annual meeting of the members held at such time as the Governing Council shall determine, open to all members. The General Assembly shall elect the Governing Council by a vote of the members in accordance with procedures established by the Governing Council from time to time.

b). The The Governing Council - consisting initially of the seven members listed above, shall meet at least once a month. The Governing Council shall have the power to establish policies and procedures for the conduct of the affairs of the organization, shall select the Executive Committee who may or may not be members of the Governing Council, and shall have the power to engage organization in any or all activities as it deems advisable, so long as such activity is not prohibited by law.

c). The Executive Committee - shall be appointed by the Governing Council and shall consist of one to three people who have the authority to conduct the day to day affairs of the organization in accordance with policies and procedures established by the Governing Council. Members of the Executive Committee may or may not be members of the Governing Council and may or may not be Officers of the organization.

ARTICLE EIGHT: Officers 1.The Governing Council will select a Chairperson of the organization who shall serve on the Executive Committee, and who may or may not be a member of the Governing Council, who shall have the authority to sign contracts, purchase real and personal property and supplies, hire and fire employees of the organization, serve as agent for the organization in negotiations and consultations with non-members and service providers, and serve as the official spokesperson for the organization. The President shall serve at the pleasure of the Governing Council.

2.The Governing Council will select a Secretary of the organization who may or may not serve on the Executive Committee, and who may or may not be a member of the Governing Council, who shall keep the official records of the organization, and make them available to members and other interested parties in accordance with policies and procedures established by the Governing Council, including minutes of meetings, membership lists, contracts, deeds, titles, insurance policies, and such other records as may be determined by the Governing Council.

3.The Governing Council will select a Treasurer who may or may not serve on the Executive Committee, and who may or may not be a member of the Governing Council, who shall see that all membership fees and other funds of the organization are deposited and/or invested in accordance with policies and procedures established from time to time by the Governing Council and shall keep timely and accurate records of all funds, bank statements, audit reports and other accounting records in accordance with policies and procedures established from time to time by the Governing Council.

4.The Governing Council may designate such other offices and select persons to fill those offices as it determines to be in the interest of the organization.

ARTICLE NINE: AMENDMENT OF THE CONSTITUTION Amendments to this constitution shall be proposed by the Governing Council and approved by a majority vote of those present at a meeting of the General Assembly.

ARTICLE TEN: DISSOLUTION OF THE ORGANIZATION The organization shall dissolve if it becomes financially insolvent, and the Governing Council determines that there is no reasonable prospect for becoming solvent, or on the vote of a majority of the members present at a duly called meeting of the General Assembly. If a decision to dissolve is made, the organization shall cease all business transactions and persons designated by the Governing Council shall liquidate such assets as may be necessary to pay the obligations of the organization.

Any assets left after all liabilities have been paid shall be donated to a charitable organization with a purpose similar to that of this organization. This constitution was drawn, enacted and adopted by the initial members of the organization this _______ day of ____________________, 2008. _____________________________________. , Chairperson _____________________________________. , Secretary _____________________________________. , Treasurer

ATTENTION Life in Africa Kireka members: Please use this workspace to develop a detailed description of your CBO, including details on your membership and activities (not limited to what Life in Africa supports), plans for the future, etc. You might also include directions and information about your gallery. Ask friends on Ned to help!

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Life in Africa - USA

The mission of Life in Africa – USA is to enable and empower communities in Africa to organize themselves for the purpose of eradicating extreme poverty predominantly, but not limited to, areas affected by and recovering from war. This will be accomplished by providing resources, networks and funding for community driven projects dealing with income generation, education, environment and psycho-social healing. Funding will be provided through fundraising campaigns, both online and off, and through the sale of community generated products in both local and international markets for the benefit of the communities in Africa.

It is the belief of Life in Africa – USA that if organized, connected and provided resources, communities in Africa will be better able to lift themselves out of poverty and will then be able to assist other African communities in similar enterprises which will encourage development through grassroots community driven projects.

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agreement

Q1 2008 interim Memorandum of Understanding

Whereas

The Board of Directors and Management of Life in Africa Foundation (a Ugandan company limited by guarantee) has encouraged it's community members at LiA Kireka and LiA Gulu to independently register as local Community Based Organizations, and

Whereas

Life in Africa Foundation (Uganda) has also encouraged the establishment of Life in Africa USA, a non-profit making organization based in the State of Washington,

It is hereby agreed that the 4 organizational entities (Life in Africa Foundation, LiA Kireka, LiA Gulu and Life in Africa USA) shall work together during Q1-2008 as the Life in Africa WE Network under the following operational guidelines:

This Q1-2008 interim agreement shall be temporary, pending

resolution of and agreement on all outstanding issues related to the re-allocation of Life in Africa Foundation community assets, summarized at http://lifeinafrica.com/network/ financesplit_feb08.htm, including detailed CBO revision/confirmation of all figures and verification by Life in Africa Foundation.

completion of the official CBO registration process, and creation of organizational bank accounts by each CBO.

continued joint development of Life in Africa program guidelines and complete CBO documents, policies and procedures,

review by legal counsel in Uganda and the USA, and

a revised Memorandum of Understanding governing 2008 WE Network operations and 2009 planning procedures, to be be signed in Uganda between representatives of all 4 entities concerned no later than 31 March 2008.

During the Q1-2008 interim period that is covered by this agreement, Life in Africa USA shall transfer funds for CBO LiA 4 Kids program activities, to be disbursed and monitored locally by LiA Foundation and reported on in detail by appointed CBO members, according to draft program guidelines noted at the following publicly viewable pages:

School Fees 2008: http://www.ned.com/group/lia-usa /ws/schoolfees2008_disbursals/

Life4Kids Lunch Club: http://www.ned.com/group/lia-usa /ws/life4kidsclub_disbursals/

Community School Fees fund for Gulu: http://www.ned.com/group/lia-usa /ws/extraordinary_disbursals/

During the Q1 2008 interim period which this agreement covers, LiA Kireka and LiA Gulu will endeavor to collect all outstanding micro-loans from members for the purpose of:

Both CBOs repaying to Life in Africa Foundation the full outstanding portfolio of Kiva loans remaining, by no later than 31 March 2008.

LiA Kireka repaying all borrowed Onet group loan funds to LiA Gulu

LiA Gulu converting previously donated Omidyar.net loan funds to Loan Guarantee Funds on deposit with Life in Africa Foundation, as prescribed for CBO member participation in the MicroSuccess Community Loan Guarantee program detailed at http://lifeinafrica.com/programs /microsuccess.htm

Both CBOs preparing members for Q2-2008 enrollment in the MicroSuccess credit rating and guarantee system detailed in draft form at http://lifeinafrica.com/programs /microsuccess.htm, at levels appropriate to each borrower's history to date.

For the purpose of receiving disbursals of program funds and operational support during the Q1 2008 interim period covered by this agreement, and/or prior to completion of each CBO's locally official registration and creation of an organization-owned bank account, 3 members of each CBO governing board have opened joint accounts in temporary stewardship of CBO funds as follows:

LiA Kireka: Peter Ndelo, Mary Teopista Akware and Jesca Wassa, Centenary Bank Entebbe Road Branch, A/C no. 3020101671.

LiA Gulu: George Ovola, Ojara Hellen, and Akena MK Michael, Barclays Bank Gulu Branch A/C no 8101785.

All bank records on these accounts shall be made freely available to the Life in Africa Chief Accountant, and all balances in these accounts will be transferred to CBO owned accounts no later than 31 March 2008.

Each CBO will receive an operational assistance package from Life in Africa Foundation / USA that includes:

An operational start up loan at 10% per annum from a private lender arranged through Life in Africa Foundation for a total amount of shs 7,500,000 per CBO. The loan is to be disbursed by Life in Africa Foundation to each CBO in 2 tranches of shs3,500,000 in early February, and shs4,000,000 upon signature of the 2008 Life in Africa WE Network MoU, on or before 31 March 2008. Loan repayments from each CBO of shs 562,000 per month shall begin on 1 May 2008 and continue monthly for 15 months through 1 July 2009. All interest paid shall be earned by Life in Africa Foundation; 100% of the loan capital must be returned to the lender by Life in Africa Foundation no later than 15 July 2008.

12 months of financial support from Life in Africa USA (disbursed monthly) for each LiA CBO to hire a (required) Community Administrator that meets the job description requirements listed at http://lifeinafrica.com/jobs/com munityadmin.htm

Ongoing technical capacity building in program planning, online reporting and financial accounting from Life in Africa Foundation staff, for a minimum of 10 onsite staff days per month at each CBO.

Operational allowances of 10 - 20% built into all LiA USA/Foundation draft program fund disbursal guidelines.

Drafted in Gulu, this 4th day of February 2008.

Electronically signed for agreement:

..... Evvy Bryning for Life in Africa USA

..... for Life in Africa Foundation

..... and ..... for LiA Gulu

..... and ..... for LiA Kireka

G - MicroSuccess

Copied/pasted from the Q1 2008 interim WE Network agreement:

During the Q1 2008 interim period which this agreement covers, LiA Kireka and LiA Gulu will endeavor to collect all outstanding micro-loans from members for the purpose of:

Both CBOs repaying to Life in Africa Foundation the full outstanding portfolio of Kiva loans remaining, by no later than 31 March 2008.

LiA Kireka repaying all borrowed Onet group loan funds to LiA Gulu no later than 31 March 2008

LiA Gulu converting previously donated Omidyar.net loan funds to Loan Guarantee Funds on deposit with Life in Africa Foundation, as prescribed for CBO member participation in the MicroSuccess Community Loan Guarantee program detailed at http://lifeinafrica.com/programs /microsuccess.htm

Both CBOs preparing members for Q2-2008 enrollment in the MicroSuccess credit rating and guarantee system detailed in draft form at http://lifeinafrica.com/programs /microsuccess.htm, at levels appropriate to each borrower's history to date.

K - MicroSuccess

Copied/pasted from the Q1 2008 interim WE Network agreement:

During the Q1 2008 interim period which this agreement covers, LiA Kireka and LiA Gulu will endeavor to collect all outstanding micro-loans from members for the purpose of:

Both CBOs repaying to Life in Africa Foundation the full outstanding portfolio of Kiva loans remaining, by no later than 31 March 2008.

LiA Kireka repaying all borrowed Onet group loan funds to LiA Gulu no later than 31 March 2008

LiA Gulu converting previously donated Omidyar.net loan funds to Loan Guarantee Funds on deposit with Life in Africa Foundation, as prescribed for CBO member participation in the MicroSuccess Community Loan Guarantee program detailed at http://lifeinafrica.com/programs /microsuccess.htm

Both CBOs preparing members for Q2-2008 enrollment in the MicroSuccess credit rating and guarantee system detailed in draft form at http://lifeinafrica.com/programs /microsuccess.htm, at levels appropriate to each borrower's history to date.

G - Policies for Project operations

Life in Africa WE Network - Q1 2008 Interim MoU: http://www.ned.com/group/lia-usa /ws/agreement/

K- Policies for Project operations

Life in Africa WE Network - Q1 2008 Interim MoU: http://www.ned.com/group/lia-usa /ws/agreement/

G - Financial Records for LiA - Gulu

LiA Gulu

04 February 2008 inherited financial position

By Life in Africa WE Network interim agreement, LiA Gulu's estimated financial position inherited in Q1 2008 is summarized at http://lifeinafrica.com/network/ financesplit_feb08.htm.

All figures are pending confirmation by LiA Gulu and final review/verification by Life in Africa Foundation before 1 April 2008.

CBO financial records for 2008

Monthly CBO financial reports beginning from January 2008 shall be posted to this space, pending instruction from the LiA Foundation Chief Accountant and Life in Africa USA prior to 1 April 2008, and then monthly thereafter.

Financial Records for LiA - Kireka

LiA Kireka

04 February 2008 inherited financial position

By Life in Africa WE Network interim agreement, LiA Kireka's estimated financial position inherited in Q1 2008 is summarized at http://lifeinafrica.com/network/ financesplit_feb08.htm.

All figures are pending confirmation by LiA Kireka and final review/verification by Life in Africa Foundation before 1 April 2008.

CBO financial records for 2008

extraordinary_disbursals

Amounts listed on this page have been received by Life in Africa CBO partners in 2008 for purposes that fall outside of Life in Africa's current program guidelines.

This page must be printed and signed in duplictae by each CBO every time an extraordinary disbursal is received and kept on permanent file with the Life in Africa Foundation Chief Accountant and the Community Administrator

LiA Gulu

04 Feb 2008 - shs 3,120,000 disbursed (SchoolFees4Gulu)

Community allocated School Fees fund from monies raised by La Crescenta High School, California on 2 June 2007.

This amount is to be disbursed by the LiA Gulu CBO for school fees and school fees delivery costs only, according to a plan developed and described by the LiA Gulu CBO Governing Board in this space no later than 29 Feb 2008. The reported details should include: criteria used for selecting beneficiaries, names and details of recipient children (incl member parent name, school name and class), and amounts paid for each child documented with receipts.

Life in Africa Foundation agrees that up to 20% of the entire amount may be allocated to cover operational costs associated with the disbursal of these funds to the community's children

Received by: George Ovola, Ojara Hellen, and Akena MK Michael (joint account owners in temporary stewardship of LiA Gulu CBO funds).

Date prepared/posted online: 04 Feb 08

Transfer method: Cash delivered by Christina Jordan deposited to Barclays Bank Gulu Branch no 8101785 (deposit slip to be filed with the Life in Africa Chief Accountant.)

**Amount received by CBO*3120,000/=

Date Received by CBO: 4th/febury,2008

Signatures of receipt:Ovola George

Witness by..* KOMAKECH DENIS.(ic4)

LiA Kireka

K - LiA 4 Kids

The following documents currently guide the disbursal of funds raised for the LiA 4 Kids programs at LiA Kireka.

Upon agreement between the Life in Africa CBOs, Life in Africa Foundation, and Life in Africa USA, LiA 4 Kids program policies for 2008 are to be finalized no later than 31 March 2008. These policies will be revised during the last quarter of 2008 to reflect 2009 program changes.

School Fees 2008:

Life4Kids Club Nutrition Progam:

Life4Kids Club School Holiday eXperiences

fundraising guidelines and disbursal policies to be developed

Ongoing LiA 4 Kids program development discussion:

http://www.ned.com/group/lia-glo bal/news/5/

G - LiA 4 Kids

The following documents currently guide the disbursal of funds raised for the LiA 4 Kids programs at LiA Gulu.

School Fees 2008:

Life4Kids Club Nutrition Progam:

Life4Kids Club School Holiday eXperiences

fundraising guidelines and disbursal policies to be developed

Ongoing LiA 4 Kids program development discussion:

http://www.ned.com/group/lia-glo bal/news/5/

Index of CBO Documents

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Kampala Constitution

Policies and Procedures:

K - Policies for the Annual Meeting

K - Policies for Meetings of the Governing Council

K - Policies for the Executive Committee

K- Policies for Project operations

K - Internet4Change

K - MicroSuccess

K - LiA 4 Kids

K - Adult Life

K - LiA CAN!

K - Minutes of the Organizational Meeting

K - Minutes of the Meeting of the Governing Council January 2008

Financial Records for LiA - Kireka

Gulu Constitution

Policies and Procedures:

G - Policies for the Annual Meeting

G - Policies for Meetings of the Governing Council

G - Policies for the Executive Committee

G - Policies for Project operations

G - Internet4Change

G - MicroSuccess

G - LiA 4 Kids

G - Adult Life

G - LiA CAN!

Minutes of the Organizational Meeting

G - Minutes of the Meeting of the Governing Council January 2008

G - Financial Records for LiA - Gulu

LiA Gulu

Life in Africa USA provides online planning and fundraising support, as well as craft marketing assistance to LiA Gulu - a community based organization started by Life in Africa Foundation in Uganda, now located in the outskirts of Gulu Town in the area known as Senior Quarter

LiA Gulu began as a community of parents and caretakers of children who were sleeping at one of the last night commuter shelters, as security began to return to the Northern Ugandan region and the night commuter problem in Gulu was winding down. With the night commuter center now closed, LiA Gulu remains a nurturing meeting place for the families of these children, who spent years sleeping away from their parents together and afraid.

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Wandera Gerald Obbo

Wandera Gerald Obbo P.O.BOX 7189 Kampala Tel 0752538217/0782194535 Email wandenbra@yahoo.com

The Director, Life in Africa Uganda.

Dear Sir/Madam,

RE: APLLICATION FOR THE POST OF CHIEF ACCOUNTANT

In a bid to enhance my career development and in particular with your reputable organization, I write to apply for the post as stated above. This follows an Advert that was posted and made over Radio One.

This is duty in response to my desire and interest to build a good employment career with an international Non Government Organization like Life in Africa Uganda.

Iam a Ugandan of age 31 years. I hold a diploma in business studies and previously completed Bachelor of commerce degree majoring in accounts of Makerere Business School and Makerere University respectively.

I have a desire to take up this challenging position, because of my good wealth of experience in the field of banking handling cash related transactions spanning over a period of seven years.

Further still, my experience in the accounts field performing accounts related activities such as income and expenditures, pettycash, fixed assets, bugeting, liquidity monitoring and replenishement, duol control, cost management & control. Budget allocation and advice and reporting objectively the cash position to top management, make me one of the most suitable persons to join your institution.

Currently, I work with Post bank Uganda based at Nkrumah Road Kampala, as head operations of cheques and salaries and forex clearance, these still places me in a good position to serve as chief accountant with your organization because for sure the position of chief accountant requires the knowledge of cheques which is a World Wide recognized and used instrument for business transactions.

The holder of this position shall be expected to develop an accounting system or chart of accounts for trucking transactions this will depend on the output generated by the entity daily, weekly, monthly and annually, this is a task and a role that I can effectively discharge if given the opportunity.

I do understand that this is a home based 40hrs/week requiring on line communication and 15 field days per month i.e. including 10days in northern Uganda and 5 days in Kireka which am extremely ready for it.

For details I have accompanied with this letter of intent the curriculum vitae and kindly request if my application meets your recruitment requirements for precious invitation for me to come and defend my desirable qualities before your recruitment panel.

Thank you.

Yours truly,

Gerald Wandera Obbo.

Minutes of the Organizational Meeting

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The organizational meeting of LiA-Gulu was held ___________________.

at the meeting the following officers were elected:

Chairperson...............Ovola George

Secretary.................Munnu Morrish

Treasurer.................Akena Mk Micheal

The Governing Council determined to create the following additional offices and elected the persons listed to fill those offices:

Vicechairperson...........Grace Ayaa

Member Representative.....Akot Carolyn

Member Representative.....Katusi Denis

Gulu Rep to Kampala.......Okello Morris Barry

Gulu Rep to Kampala.......Hellen Ojara

Other matters decided at the meeting were: