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Rotary Club: eClub of District 5010 International Project Title: Mobile Network in a Box 1. Describe the project. What was done, when and where did project activities take place? This project provided a computer lab for the Hazard Primary School of May Pen Jamaica. It will help to form the baseline for an expanded project in other locations in an upcoming Rotary year. By providing a methodology for cost-effective battery-powered computing for schools, it could be transported to other developing countries. The project will build a portable 11 station computer network suitable for up to eight hours of battery-powered daily classroom use. Minimal electrical power is required to recharge the battery-operated computers The network also included a laser printer, 2 blue tooth speakers, basic office software and 11 used digital cameras so as to support students in preparing for a broader range of possible future occupations . All equipment was researched and purchased between October 2022 and January 2023. Two eClub members traveled from the USA to May Pen, Jamaica to meet with a third club member from May Pen to help set up the computer lab on the Hazard Primary School site. A secure computer lab classroom was organized prior to arrival. The lab was set up and operational between January 10-13, 2023. Eclub members attended the Rotary Club of May Pen's meeting the evening of January 12th, . After the presentation explaining the computer lab, the president and members of the May Pen Rotary agreed to continue in- person supports to the school. 2. How many people benefited from this project? 734 students, 8 staff directly benefited. Rotarians from both eClub District 5010 & May Pen benefited by accomplishing this service project. 3. Who were the beneficiaries, how were they impacted by this project, and what humanitarian need was met? The primary beneficiaries are the students and staff of the Hazard Primary School. According to the Jamaica Voluntary National Review Report on the Implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, Clarendon had among the largest number of persons registered for the Jamaican Poor Relief Program; a pass rate of 49 percent in national testing on English and Mathematics; suffered above the national average in beach/shoreline erosion resulting from hurricane damage. This project will help to provide a lifeline to this troubled area. This computer lab will provide access to the world wide web, improve basic literacy, writing and mathematics skills. In addition, students and staff can implement training programs to increase executive problem solving skills, advance cultural awareness and make contact with other students via face-to-face interactive programs. 4. How many Rotarians participated in the project? 6 Rotarians from Rotary eClub District 5010 International directly participated and 4 Rotarians from the the Rotary Club of May Pen, Clarendon Jamaica. 5. What did they do? Please give at least two examples, not including financial support provided to the project. The eClub service project chair headed up the project with support from the service committee. She researched equipment, pricing, shipping and customs fees, and interacted with the Hazard Primary School staff, members of the May Pen Rotary club. The eClub member who resides in Jamaica to make sure the equipment met the schools needs and that the free software programs were appropriate for their school's curriculum.
Two members of the eClub of District 5010 and the partner of a member traveled to May Pen, Jamaica to insure the proper set up of the lab, The eClub member from Jamaica acted as the liaison between Rotary, school and community. The 3 eClub members attended the May Pen Rotary meeting to build new friendships and enhance our cultural awareness. The following Saturday evening all attended the annual May Pen Rotary dinner and fundraiser. 6. If a cooperating organization was involved, what was its role? Although not a formal cooperating organization, the eClub of District 5010 International partnered with the Rotary Club of May Pen to carry out and maintain the computer lab. This organization will provide on-site supports to the Hazard Primary School as needed. The eClub member from May Pen will act as liaison between the 2 Rotary clubs. 7. Income
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