‘Hoe kijkt coördinator Mussa Nyirenda terug op het project?’
De partner vertelt... van 11 oktober 2019 door Mussa Nyirenda
Elk jaar vragen we onze partner hoe het project is gegaan en welke lessen de partner heeft geleerd.
Context and summary
Describe the original plan/idea for the project. Has the project been executed as planned?
The original plan was to construct a school block, renovation of school block and purchase 30 junior desks. The revised plan has been construction of school block, purchase of desks, renovation of teachers house and two latrine blocks. This change was because of involvement of local development fund in supporting the school with funds for the renovation of one of the current classroom blocks.
Give a (short) general description of the implementation of the project.
The implementation of the project was generally good. The team and the community worked so hard and made the work on project possible. The team was also very dedicated to work and there was good working relationship. One special thing was that this was a young team, and also the leaders of the team were young, but they managed the project well.
How do you look back on the following topics? How was it arranged, what went well, what could be done better?
Construction
Buildings worked on
The team worked on the 2 latrine blocks and the school block. Work was done on the structures up to roofing level. The team and women of the community should be commended for working tirelessly on filling the foundation which was very deep and almost impossible to fill completely.
Tasks to be done
The remaining tasks to be done included plastering, drainage, pointing and flooring
Programs
Children program
The childrens work went on very well with alot of children taking part. The participants enjoyed the interaction with the children so much.
Cultural and touristic outings
The cultural activities went on very well as most of the lined up activities were done. Some of the activities included hospital visit, visit to the local market, traditional dances, home visits and local souvineers. The visit to the National Park was also succesfull.
Life Skills program and Football for Water
These activities were not done however the girls had a chatt with some teenagers and mothers to learn about how they were experiencing life and they repeated this activity after most girls from the group developed an interest in the conversation.
Cooperation and involvement
Leadership team World Servants
This was a youth staff team but they were always willing to learn and they handled the project very well. they were always willing to consult and learn.
Local leaders / key persons
They were always available on the project site and took a leading role in organising activities and also giving people different tasks on each day
Community
The community is a small community but they always came to work side by side with the participants. They worked so hard on the construction but also took part in the various activities such as dancing and singing.
Beneficiaries
The learners were always available during childrens work and took part in the activities such as playing, singing, sharing bible stories and drawings
(Local) authorities
They always made sure that their subjects were always coming for development work at the school.
Facilitation of the team
Accommodation
The girls were sleeping in the 2 classrooms while the boys were sleeping in the church. There were no issues reported on accommodation.
Food
Food was prepared by Jenipher and there were no problems reported on food. The participants enjoyed the meals.
Transportation
Transport was always available when needed and the group did not encounter any problems related to transport
Safety
The group was safe and no safety issues were reported. During the night the watchmen were always available.
Lessons learned
It is very important to engage in consultative discussion every time so that the staff from both sides move on the same page. During this project the staff was always willing to consult. This made everything possible.
