G-3895

Center For Child Learning And

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Project Description

Region: South America

Country: Colombia

Location: Cali

Total Budget: $49,800

Area of Focus: Basic education and literacy




Following the successful model of our previous Solar Energy project (GG2460713), we utilized our strategic alliance with the Antonio José Camacho University. The University Welfare Department conducted a diagnostic analysis of student retention, identifying that young mothers from socioeconomically vulnerable backgrounds were dropping out due to a lack of childcare support networks. This statistical evidence defined the urgent need for an on-campus care center.

Focus groups and detailed surveys were conducted with potential beneficiaries (low-income student parents). During these open dialogue sessions, participants shared personal experiences, highlighting how the lack of a reliable support network frequently forced them to interrupt their studies. They not only validated the critical need for a safe space but also elevated the project's vision: they expressed a deep desire for this center to be a transformative educational opportunity for their children, rather than just custodial daycare. They specifically requested high-quality pedagogical stimulation, which was decisive in designing a comprehensive learning environment.

1 - Procurement: Transparent fund management to purchase the library, playroom, and Reggio Emilia materials, prioritizing quality suppliers. === 3 months.

2 - Training & Flexible Structure: Initial training for 4 expert professors from the University. These faculty members will replicate the training to other teachers and community mothers (Train the Trainers), ensuring pedagogical continuity. == 3 months

3 - Launch: Inauguration and start of activities with 840 beneficiaries, activating impact monitoring. === 1 year.

LOCAL SPONSOR

-Formulation of the preliminary project

-Appoint a project manager who will coordinate activities between collaborators and the Institution Universitaria Antonio Jose Camacho

-Support in defining the training program and equipment required in the center for Learning and Child Development (CADI).

-Accompanying the implementation of the project

-Supporting the implementation of the resources provided by Rotary International

-Supporting the implementation strategies, organization chart, schedule of activities, and project monitoring and follow-up

-Manage all Global Grant financial resources.

-Keeping the sponsoring international Rotary clubs informed of the progress of the global grant.

-Tracking and monitoring the academic program, reviewing goals, and keeping statistics on children server per year.

-Oversight, monitoring, and evaluation of Global Grant results to be conducted with the support of the university and Rotarian directors

-Closing and submitting final report to the Rotary Foundation

INTERNATIONAL SPONSORS:

-Provide financial resources to the Global Grant.

-To support Rotary members of the Cali San Fernando Club, the owner of the project, in all decisions and analyses of possible unforeseen events that may arise in the development of the Global Grant.

-Inform and communicate to your members and your District the activities developed in Colombia and supported by your club.

-Verify and approve the final report submitted by the Cali San Fernando Rotary Club to the Rotary Foundation.

CENTER FOR CHILD LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT - GG2690467

BUDGET USD

1 Elements for Child Development Playroom 44.000

2 Professional learning on the Reggio Emilia Approach (4 Teachers) 2.000

3 Advertising 1 800

4 Administration 1 1.380

5 Imprevistos 1 1.620

TOTAL 49.800

Primary Host Partner

District: 4281

Rotary Club of: Cali-San Fernando

Primary Contact: Jose Rodrigo Diaz Rojas

Email: jrdiazrojas@gmail.com

Primary International Partner

District: 5320

Rotary Club of: Mission Viejo

Primary Contact: Millard Roth

Email: rotary.millard@gmail.com

Project Status

Need $41,210
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Project listed for the 2025-26 Rotary Year.

The TRF Grant application number is #2690467.

Proposed Financing

Existing Contributions Towards This Project

Date

Cash

DDF

Total

Cali-San Fernando (4281)

2-Feb-26

$100

$2,339

$2,439

Mission Viejo (5320)

2-Feb-26

$4,000

$0

$4,000

Las Vegas WON (5300)

9-Feb-26

$100

$100

$200

Remaining Amount to Raise

Additional Club Contribution (Needed) - Add a contribution

$41,210

-

$41,210

Amount Requested from The Rotary Foundation

-

$1,951

$1,951

Total

$49,800

DDF contributions in grey are pending approval of the corresponding district committee.

Note: as of July 1, 2015 there is a 5% additional support fee for cash contributions. This fee does not appear in the financials above because it does not apply if the funds are sent directly to the project account (without going through TRF, and therefore without Paul Harris credit). Clubs sending their cash contribution to TRF must be aware they will have to send an additional 5%.

Project Supporting Documents


[2-Feb-26]
CADI Presentation


[2-Feb-26]
Presupuesto CADI

 

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History Log Entries

9-Feb-26

by Chehab elawar

System Entry: Pledge of $100 with $100 DDF by Chehab elawar of the Rotary Club of Las Vegas WON, District 5300.

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