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Global Grant Proposal Form for Project G-163 1. Host Partner Information
2. International Partner Information
1. Describe the benefiting community including its location, using any relevant geographic and demographic information (Please be as specific as possible). If the activity is a scholarship, enter "N/A". Karen Technical Training Institute for the Deaf is a Public Institution started in 1990 as initiative of The Kenya Society for the Deaf Children (K.S.D.C). It was the first (Pioneer) and serves the whole of East Africa and I.G.A.A.D Region, with students from other countries like Somalia, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Ethiopia and Mozambique. It is the highest Vocational Institution for Deaf Youth to train in Technical Courses (TIVET) in Kenya and the only Tertiary Technical Training outlet for deaf students. The Deaf Youth need special attention so as to integrate them into the main economic mainstream of a developing economy. High quality technical Education is one of proven avenues opens to gear this drive. The focus is to provide the deaf with beneficial and meaningful education and which will further empower them with the tangible and relevant "Technical Skills" for Formal or Self Employment", and further integrate them into the mainstream society, taking into consideration their "Special needs" and potentials. The proposed project seeks to expand education and economic opportunities to deaf students, Provide Fresh and reliable water Supply and improve on their infrastructure and foster safety through improving their dorms and feeding facility. 2. What community needs have been identified? If the activity is a scholarship, enter "N/A". 1. 10 Tuition Rooms The Institute hosts 150 students who are deaf or hard of hearing, they have no properly designated tuition rooms. Instead workshops that are meant for practical lessons are also used for tuition (theory teaching). 10 tuition rooms would suffice to provide the needed space for proper teaching. There is a building for tuition rooms that was started by the Constituency development fund by the government and was not completed. Completing this building would provide some needed tuition rooms. There is a foundation for a library which stalled. The needs assessment reporter suggested that given the critical need for tuition rooms, this could be completed as block for the rooms. 2. Repair of the Hostels and the dinning room Hostels which were constructed 25 years ago when the institute was established have dilapidated. They have cracked walls, the curtains are torn or is simply not there, the roofs leak during times of rain. There is a need to repair the cracked walls and replace the roof. Dining hall is in pathetic state because of broken rovers- windows, lack of tables and chairs for use during meals. The improvising that students undertake during meals undermines the purpose of their holistic foundation. There is a need to do repairs on the dining hall and to provide the needed furniture. 3. Equipping the dinning Hall with Furniture The students share the limited furniture, sometimes they eat in shifts and while standing. 4. Provide the needed equipment for tuition These include workshops for the following departments: Food and Beverages, Building and Construction and Engineering, Clothing and Textiles, Business, and Audiology. There is a need of equipment. The Institute also needs more equipment for various laboratories and workshops. 5. Get a sustainable solution for the water supply. Drillicon drilling company did a needs assessment and the report indicates: 1. Drill a new Borehole 2. Repair the Existing Borehole 3. How are these needs currently being addressed with local resources and/or government agencies, NGOs, etc.? If the activity is a scholarship, enter "N/A". Basic Education and Literacy a) Tuition Rooms: the institute hosts 150 students who are deaf or hard of hearing, they have no properly designated tuition rooms. Instead workshops that are meant for practical are also used for tuition (theory teaching). b) Workshops and Equipment: These include workshops for the following departments: Food and Beverages, Building and Construction and Engineering, Clothing and Textiles, Business, and Audiology. The practical training requires space, equipments and learning materials. Given these aids, the student swill be able to develop their practical skills.They currently share the available equipments and sometimes they are forced to train in Shifts Disease Prevention and Treatment The students will stay health and regular in school if they access fresh water supply. At the moment, the water supplied by mobile tanks is not guaranteed to be clean water. Water and Sanitation The Institute requires fresh water supply that is reliable, consistent and clean. The current water supply is costly from a private developer and it is not a guarantee that he will continue to supply the water.The Institute buys water at a cost of $120 per week. Economic and community development The students make very good crafts from their work and they sell the items for some income.They also bake bread and sell . They have opened a canteen for food to the local business people. This is viable if boosted. The water would be supplied to the neighbors at a fee to keep the Institute servicing the machines. 1. Summarize the proposed activity(ies) in 250 words or less, including the need it will address, the intended beneficiary(ies), and the potential benefits to the community. Basic Education and Literacy a) Tuition Rooms: the institute hosts 150 students who are deaf or hard of hearing, they have no properly designated tuition rooms. Instead workshops that are meant for practical are also used for tuition (theory teaching). 10 tuition rooms would suffice to provide the needed space for proper teaching so that the students will be able to learn well and improve in their grades. b) Workshops and Equipment: These include workshops for the following departments: Food and Beverages, Building and Construction and Engineering, Clothing and Textiles, Business, and Audiology. The practical training requires space, equipments and learning materials. Given these aids, the student swill be able to develop their practical skills. Disease Prevention and Treatment The students will stay health and regular in school if they access fresh water supply. At the moment, the water supplied by mobile tanks is not guaranteed to be clean water. Water and Sanitation The Institute requires fresh water supply that is reliable, consistent and clean. The current water supply is costly from a private developer and it is not a guarantee that he will continue to supply the water.Drilling a bore hole will provide a permanent solution to the water problem. The current borehole stopped functioning 20 years ago. Economic and community development The students make very good crafts from their work and they sell the items for some income.Boosting their work stations would improve their efficiency The water would supplied to the neighbors at a fee to keep the Institute servicing the machines. 2. Please list any cooperating organization(s) or university(ies) involved in the proposed activity(ies). a) The Government of Kenya through Constituency Development fund b) Rotary Club of Karen c) Rotary from clubs from California d) Rotary District 9212 3. Describe how the benefiting community will be involved in the activity(ies) (Provide specific examples). If the activity is a scholarship, enter "N/A". a) Oversight of the project during the renovation period b) Administration c) the students will help with labour on lighter jobs like painting, clearing and inventory. 4. Has the benefiting community(ies) confirmed that it would like the activity(ies) to take place? The Benefiting community requested for the help 5. Proposed Start Date: 1-JUL- 6. Proposed Completion Date: 30-JUN-2016 1. With which area(s) of focus is the proposed activity aligned?
2. Please describe how the activity(ies) will address the goal(s) of the area(s) or focus. Basic Education and Literacy a) Tuition Rooms: the institute hosts 150 students who are deaf or hard of hearing, they have no properly designated tuition rooms. Instead workshops that are meant for practical are also used for tuition (theory teaching). 10 tuition rooms would suffice to provide the needed space for proper teaching so that the students will be able to learn well and improve in their grades. b) Workshops and Equipment: These include workshops for the following departments: Food and Beverages, Building and Construction and Engineering, Clothing and Textiles, Business, and Audiology. The practical training requires space, equipments and learning materials. Given these aids, the student swill be able to develop their practical skills. Disease Prevention and Treatment The students will stay health and regular in school if they access fresh water supply. At the moment, the water supplied by mobile tanks is not guaranteed to be clean water.A source of water within the premise will guarantee fresh water. Water and Sanitation The Institute requires fresh water supply that is reliable, consistent and clean. The current water supply is costly from a private developer and it is not a guarantee that he will continue to supply the water. Economic and community development The students make very good crafts from their work and they sell the items for some income. Economic Empowerment The water would supplied to the neighbors at a fee to keep the Institute servicing the machines. 1. What will be the immediate and long-term outcomes of the activity(ies). • Reliable water supply • Conducive environment of literacy • Secure facility for learning • Improved condition of learning • Improved health 2. Explain how all involved parties will act to ensure the sustainability of the activity(ies) and/or outcomes. • Water to sell to the community for an income as they are buying the water from a private developer. • The buildings will continue to be used every year and some students will pay fees to use the facility thus minimal income to renovate and keep the buildings in good shape. • Rotary Club of Karen will continue to over see the development of the institute and lobby the government to continue supporting it.
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