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Mar 2nd, 2003 - 05:12:38 |
Eddy Nicholas Orinda
Windows For Young People In Africa (WYPA)
Staff:
1. Eddy Orinda – Project Director
2. Peter Owaka – Program Officer
3. Vincent Ogawo – Finance and Administrative Officer
International Board Members (IAPB)
1. Prof. Edward Oyugi – Kenya, Chairman
2. Cheryl Vince Whitman – USA
3. Ndidi Nwuneli – Nigeria
4. Eddy Orinda – Secretary to the board
National Board Members (NAPB)
1. Eddy Orinda – Secretary to the board
2. Bonfas Owinga
3. Faith Odwaro
4. Prof. Edward Oyugi - Chairman
5. Kennedy Orwa
6. Annabell Waititu
7. Gerald Wamalwa
8. Alice Wasonga
9. George Ongu’di
Mar 2nd, 2003 - 05:00:37 |
Eddy Nicholas Orinda
Windows for Young People in Africa (WYPA)
A Programme of Social Development Network (SODNET)
Addressing youth unemployment through consultations in the framework of Intergenerational Dialogues in Kenya.
IMPLEMENTING AGENCY
Social Development Network
P.O. Box 63125, Nairobi
Tel. 254-2-712646 Fax 713262
E-mail: eddyorinda@yahoo.com
Web site: http://www.sodnet.or.ke/wypa
Ó 2002
A Proposal for Funding
PROPOSAL FACTSHEET
ABSTRACT
TITLE: Intergenerational Dialogue Consultations on Unemployment.
DURATION: 6 Months
START PERIOD: March 2002
AREA OF OPERATION: Western Kenya
DATE OF LEGAL FORM: October, 2000
TARGET: The Youth and the Old.
CONTACT PERSONS:
1. Eddy N.O. Orinda - Project Director
2. Prof. Edward Oyugi - Consultant
3. Maxwell Omondi - consultant
Intergenerational Dialogue Workshops.
INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND
Established in 2000, windows project is a program of social Development Network and aims at strengthening international co-operation among young persons with a view to integrating them into the global system. WYPA strengthens co-operation for social development through democratically emancipated young people locally, nationally and globally.
Currently, WYPA is the focal point for African participants to the global dialogue 10 recently concluded in Hanover, Germany.
Responsibilities and tasks on this front include establishment of networks within Africa that would provide an opportunity for young people to discuss and develop consensus on modalities of contribution to society at various levels and also to identify and promote areas and opportunities for multi-stake holder partnerships for young people’s social and economic development.
The German Technical Co-operation (GTZ) in conjunction with WYPA and the non-governmental organization SODNET have staged a number of intergenerational dialogues in Nairobi, Kenya, between April and June 2001. These were aimed at facilitating communication across the generational gap between young and the old people in select communities. Eventually, the main dialogue was a continuation of their preparatory dialogues held in the communities (see the report annexed).
The idea for the intergenerational dialogues in Kenya arose at the global dialogue No. 10 at the EXPO 2000 in Hanover, which sought to develop new forms of participation to allow all groups to benefit from economic and political globalisation and technological advance. In this regard, WYPA was established to advance the objectives of the global dialogue No. 10 at local and national level.
The Intergenerational dialogues therefore are based primarily on the assumption that lack of communication between the generations creates tensions and obstacles, which hinder community development per se and that of youth in particular. One of the issues on this breadth is unemployment and poverty among the youth.
2. THE PROJECT.
The Windows for Young People in Africa WYPA; Intergenerational dialogue project will organize (6) six workshops targeting 240 young people and 160 old persons selected from the eight administrative divisions in Western Kenya and Nairobi provinces.
There will be four (4) inter-generational community dialogues, and finally a two-day inter-generational dialogue for participants drawn selected from the earlier five (5) dialogues. Each dialogue will be attended by forty participants, consisting of 30 young participants below 24 years and 10 elderly participants of 50 years and above.
Through inter-generational dialogues, WYPA intends to strengthen the relationship between the young and the old, with each one appreciating and accommodating views and interests of the other. The discussions and consultations will focus directly on the theme of unemployment and poverty as it affects the youth.
This dialogue will from a Kenyan perspective richly inform launching of a global alliance for youth employment in Alexandria in 2002, so that an additional 500 million young adults especially youth facing poverty will have productive and sustainable livelihoods by year 2012. Our thinking is that this can best be done through the involvement of the older generation in whose wisdom we have a lot to share.
It is envisaged that these dialogues would enrich young person’s knowledge and capacity in an informed way on issues like;
i) The significance of supporting the global alliance for youth employment.
ii) The consequences of youth unemployment vis a vis globalisation.
iii) Understanding and supporting the YES 2002 plan.
iv) Understanding the core themes alongside the process.
v) Understanding the challenges and objectives of YES 2002 and creativity addressing them in their own special and unique environments.
3.0. PROJECT OBJECTIVES.
3.1. Long-term Objectives.
To initiate effective communication between young and old people, and to provide a platform to earn to understand, tolerate, and eventually trust each other.
3.2. Specific Objectives.
i) Test opportunities and means of communication between young and older persons, and particularly to strengthen the youth in communication vis-a-vis the older ones.
ii) To facilitate sharing of experiences through consultations on social development issues across generation gap.
iii) To create space and opportunities for participation by strengthening youth capacities and institutions for effective decision and policy making, including re-orienting new leadership in the basics of governance and economic relationships.
4.0. RATIONALE.
We believe there is an urgent need for this project in Kenya as expressed in the following arguments;
a) Many adolescents in Kenya are unemployed, feeling helpless and depressed, and prone to negative activities, such as crime and violence. Their energies need to be directed to constructive, positive attitudes and behaviour. Old people can give them hope and support, and moreover consider passing on their jobs to the young ones.
b) “Traditional” /customary practices in most Kenyan communities regard young people as incapable of responsibility and leadership, although such view is detrimental to innovation and community development.
c) Today, Kenya has a young population with over 60% below 25 years of age. In order to be effective and sustainable, development efforts have to incorporate the problems and potentials of this large population group the “decision-makes of tomorrow”
d) Some of the major problems facing Kenya span the generations and can only be effectively tackled together. For example, with regard to HIV/AIDS adults in positions of influence, such as teachers, parents or local leaders, can contribute on the pandemic, and the one hand to the of the pandemic, and the other hand to a conducive attitude and behaviour change among the youth.
e) This shows that the two generations depend on each other and that the attitudes and practice of the one affect those of the other.
f) Finally, both generations have unique knowledge, attributes, ideas and experiences, recognition of which would benefit the other generation.
g) Therefore each generation has to acknowledge the other’s needs and strengths, and recognise the advantages of intergenerational communication and co-operation in a common life world.
The major current policy documents in Kenya recognise the need to empower youth for sustainable development. For instance, the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP) recommends measures that encourage effective youth participation in economic activities, promote behavioural change (especially with regard to HIV/AIDS), and develop the life skills of young people. The National Development Plan (1997-2001) devotes a chapter to youth development and the perceived particular challenges and need for intervention to deal with unemployment and the lack of appropriate training.
While the goal of youth promotion is laudable, it cannot be attempted in isolation of the older generations. Against this background, the intergenerational dialogues aimed to give young and old people the opportunity firstly to air their respective views, hopes and frustrations, secondly to get answers to some questions to and thirdly to experience the commalities and differences which make intergenerational dialogue a fruitful enterprise.
5.0. METHODOLOGY.
WYPA in collaboration with youth organisations at community level would identify and mobilize participants who are actively involved in youth activities and those old people whose wealth of knowledge/wisdom can be shaved with the younger generation on how to embrace and grapple with the challenges posed to their lives with the advent of unemployment and poverty.
Competent and qualified persons knowledgeable on generational issues will be contracted to facilitate the sessions.
6.0. SELECTION CRITERIA FOR PARTICIPANTS TO THE DIALOGUES
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THE YOUTH.
Should have proven participation, interest and commitment in youth/poverty and unemployment agenda.
THE OLD.
Should be people who have shown interest in issues of youth and have expressed an interest and commitment on the same.
The selection of both the youth and the old would be drawn from the following sectors and sub-sectors as well as communities.
· Community Based Organisations.
· Indigenous Communities.
· Young And Old Professionals.
· Youth in Politics.
· Youth in Civil Society.
· Students.
BUDGET FOR THE KISUMU/WESTERN KENYA INTERGENERATIONAL PREPARATORY DIALOGUES AND MAIN DIALOGUE.
OUTLINE:
1. Budget Phase I
2. Administrative Costs
1. Budget Phase II
2. Preparatory Dialogues
1. Budget Phase III
2. Main Dialogue
3. Grand Total
4. Budgetary Lines/Statement of Costs
BUDGET PHASE I
1. ADMINSTRATIVE COST & OFFICE SERVICES
a) Co-ordination 100,000.00
b) Communication (Telephone, Fax, E-mail, postage) @20,000 pm x 6 120,000.00
c) Transport @ 10,000 pm x 6 60,000.00
d) Web hosting @ 3,000 pm x 6 18,000.00
e) Stationery (office) 60,000.00
f) Equipment:
- Compaq computer desktop – Pentium III @ 98,000/= x 2 units 196,000.00
- Hewlett Packard printer @ 38,000/= x 1 38,000.00
- Compaq computer lap top – Pentium III @ 60,000/= x 2 120,000.00
Panasonic telephone handset @ 16,000 x 2 units 32,000.00
g) Personnel
- Project Director @ 50,000 x 6 300,000.00
- Ass. Project Director @ 50,000 x 6 300,000.00
- Programme Secretary @ 20,000 x 6 120,000.00
- Finance and accounts Sec. @ 20,000 x 6 120,000.00
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Sub Total I 1,584,000.00
BUDGET PHASE II
2. PREPARATORY DIALOGUES
(4 intergenerational Dialogues)
a) Transport (for participants outside Kisumu) @ 1,000 x 35 x 4 140,000.00
b) Refreshments @ 250 x 50 x 4 50,000.00
c) Hall hire @ 8000 x 4 36,000.00
d) Stationery (pens & notepads) @ 50 x 50 x 4 10,000.00
e) Facilitation @ 10,000 x 4 40,000.00
f) Rapporteur @ 10,000 x 4 40,000.00
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Sub Total II 316,000.00
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BUDGET PHASE III
3. MAIN KISUMU DIALOGUE
a) Meals @ 500 x 50 x 2 50,000.00
b) Hall hire @ 10,000 x 2 20,000.00
c) Transport (for participants outside Kisumu) @ 1000 x 35 x 2 70,000.00
d) Stationery (pens and notepads) @ 50 x 50 2,500.00
e) Facilitation @ 10,000 x 2 x 2 40,000.00
f) Rapporteur @ 10,000 x 2 20,000.00
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Sub Total III 202,500.00
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4. GRAND TOTAL 2,102,500.00
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BUDGET NOTES / STATEMENTS OF COSTS
Co-ordination
This will include planning, mobilization, and administrative input in the dialogue organization as per the budgeted amount.
Communication:
Given the current rates of telephone services and since the participants would be identified through their community groups, telephone, postage, e-mail and other communication methods, the itemized budget as quoted will be required for ease of communication.
Transport:
SODNET being our host organization does not have a project vehicle, so we shall have to rely on the use of hired taxi for movement within and around the city, as per the budgeted amount.
Stationery:
This will be required for the purchase of materials, which will be used for printing paper, filing, etc.
Hall Hire:
We shall hire meeting halls for conducting dialogues at the current market rates as shown in the budget.
Refreshments:
Participants will be treated to refreshments during or after the two-three hours dialogue, except for the main Nairobi workshop, which will take two full days, with breaks in between for teas and lunches.
Equipment:
The project requires electronic gadgets to enhance the processing and storage of information and allow for the quickest and easiest possible ways of communication. This highlights the need for computers and telephone sets.
Web Hosting:
It is vital to maintain a World Wide Web site and remain in the international network to sell and participate in global issues as an organization.
Personnel:
These are persons who run the project effectively to deliver both intellectually and manually their professional prowess. The above-mentioned need to be maintained on salaries consistently throughout the project duration as expressed in the budget.
Meals:
Food will be served on full course recipe to the participants at convenient intervals during the dialogues. This will be done on the costs dictated in the budget.
Facilitation:
Competent persons from outside WYPA will moderate the dialogues. This calls for facilitation of the dialogue moderators as indicated in the budget.
Rapporteur:
All the dialogues will be documented and reports written for information sharing at the budgeted cost. Therefore the reason for hiring the services of a consultant in the capacity of a Rapporteur.
Mar 2nd, 2003 - 04:52:42 |
Eddy Nicholas Orinda
WYPA International Board Formed -
. International Advisory and Policy Board - Will be constituted by not more than seven personalities as proposed and who will befit its purposes. Broadly, its role and functions will be to help give direction to the organization on the international front in terms of policy areas and to help create and foster strategic partnerships with the civil society and governments.
Priorities.
The immediate priorities for the international advisory and policy board are to help raise a seed support for the organization by February 2003. The sum of USD 1500 will be used to purchase a computer and a printer, a telephone line, a post office box, internet connections and for purposes of purchasing stationary and other utilities. Where possible, the members are also welcome to give donations in kind to the organization.
Mode of Communication.
Since the members are based in different countries and are far apart, the mode of communication and consultations will be Teleconferences and E-group discussions.
Mar 2nd, 2003 - 04:50:50 |
Eddy Nicholas Orinda
WYPA National Advisory and Policy Board Formed
National Advisory and Policy Board – Will be constituted by not more than ten personalities as proposed and who will befit its purposes. Broadly, it function will be to give directions to the project as well as its staff. The board in consultation with the project director will make ultimate decisions.
Priorities.
The priorities of this board in the immediate future are to help WYPA consolidate itself in setting its agenda and give advise on the priorities of the planned projects beginning 2003.
Other priorities include opening a bank account for WYPA and developing a proposal to help raise the intended seed support as well. At the meeting, the board will also review and make adjustments on the position documents developed by WYPA besides further discussing proposals put forward by the project director.
Mode of Communication.
Members of this board are all based in the country and so shall be able to meet quarterly on a face-to-face basis. There shall also be consultations through telephone and e-group discussions between the board members and the project director
Mar 2nd, 2003 - 04:22:44 |
Eddy Nicholas Orinda
Windows for young People in Africa (WYPA)
International Advisory and Policy Board (IAPB) Meeting on the 18th of December 2002 at 1730 – 1830 (EAT) Hours
Teleconference
Present:
1) Eddy Orinda – Secretary to the Board
2) Cheryl Vince Whitman – EDC
3) Ndidi Mwuneli – LEAP Africa
4) Wendy Centis – EDC
5) Robin Franz – EDC
AGENDA:
· Introduction and Background of Members.
· WYPA brief on background and update
· Explanation on the structure of WYPA
· Mode of communication – e-groups and teleconferences.
· Project support.
SUMMARY NOTES ON THE MAJOR OUTCOMES:
Being the first meeting of the International Advisory and Policy Board of WYPA, discussions focused on three main areas: Introduction and Background of Members, WYPA brief on background and update so far as well as the way forward. The meeting was led by the secretary for purposes of providing direction and insight into the operations of the organization and its involvement with the youth and partners.
Cheryl also introduced two young members to the board who are staff of the EDC but were also heavily involved with the Youth employment Summit (YES 2002). They are Robin Franz and Wendy Centis. They both expressed an interest in the board and made a commitment to assist in the areas of technical support.
The members of the board after keenly listening to the background of the organization had different thoughts and ideas on the direction of WYPA business.
Ndidi – expressed her commitment to the organization but also warned that she already sits on four other boards where she plays a pivotal role and as such may not be able to fully engage with the daily proceedings of the board. She however offered to provide advice regularly, contacts and information on partnerships as well as linkages where possible with processes and initiatives that would be consistent with WYPA goals. Ndidi also advised that the responsibility of fundraising be taken up by the National Advisory and Policy Board who are ordinarily responsible for the running of WYPA. Ndidi had to leave the meeting earlier as a result of other commitments but generally expressed her support in serving the board.
Eddy – expressed the need to have more members on board to further build the “international ness” of the organization. Cheryl also reiterated this by saying that having members drawn from different parts of the world would bring into the organization a wealth of experience, ideas and resources. All the members agreed to this and Cheryl further promised to seek the participation of other prominent personalities in the same. The next meeting would look at how far we are from the first meeting and this will be one of the issues whose report would be received. The request for donations of used computers as well as other machines for the use of WYPA by Eddy was received favorably and Cheryl is currently investigating the possibilities of doing this.
Cheryl – Shared the same sentiments with Ndidi on the responsibility of the National board on matters of fundraising and asked that this be communicated to the National board when it holds its first meeting later in January 2003. More importantly, Cheryl expressed her interest in engaging WYPA with the EDC on joint projects to be financed by other donors as a way of building the organization’s capacity. Probably in the areas of Health – HIV/Aids specifically. Eddy then gave an assurance that as a board member, there would be no conflict of interest in this at all and instead would be for the good of the organization.
Major Outcomes:
1. Possibilities of a joint project with the EDC
2. Possibilities of donating used computers.
3. Recruitment of at least four more board members.
Actions:
Eddy – Activate the e-group for the board for purposes of communication, submit the minutes and arrange for the next meeting.
Cheryl – Investigate the possibilities of shipping computers and other machines for WYPA use, recruitment of more board members and to provide more details on the proposed joint project.
Next Meeting: There being no other business, meeting was adjourned and the next scheduled for the second week of January 2003.
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