Team 14 Final-presentation English Final

Welcome to NICARAGUA!! Team 14 – September to December 2007 |

Heather Miller Juan Manuel Nieto

Table of Contents •

NICARAGUA

•

MATAGALPA

•

DISASTERS –

Hurricane Felix

–

Matagalpa Flood

•

WFP ACTIVITIES IN NICARAGUA

•

GROUP 14 OFFICIAL & ADDITIONAL PROJECTS –

Benefits

–

Other Donations & Projects

–

Results

•

TNT & WFP - 5 YEAR PARTNERSHIP

•

SCHOOLS –

La Cañada

–

Los Milagros

–

San Joaquin

–

Vera Paz

–

Los Cuarenta

•

OTHER ACTIVITIES

•

SUGGESTIONS FOR TEAM 15

•

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 2

Nicaragua –

Central America •

Capital – Managua

•

Climate – Tropical in lowlands, cooler in highlands

•

Population – 5.500.000 ( est. In July 2006) It is difficult to know exactly the population of Nicaragua because there is no reliable census. In the rural areas, parents normally do not register their children when they are born.

•

Ethnic Groups – About 75% are mixed origin: Hispanic origin and indigenous

•

10% of the population are of Spanish origin and European descent

•

A small fraction of the population are of indigenous and black descent (especially on the Atlantic Coast). Among these indigenous groups are the Miskitos, Sumus and Ramas, who retain their own ethnic language.

•

There is a high percentage of youth. About 70% are under 30 years of age. Due to religious and cultural factors, they are reluctant to use birth control methods.

•

Languages – Spanish ( official), English, and Indigenous dialects of the Atlantic Coast.

•

Currency– Córdoba. Actual exchange rate : US$ 1.00 = C$ 18.50.

•

Natural disasters: volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and hurricanes. The most recent destructive disaster was Hurricane Mitch, also called The Poverty Hurricane, which left 2,500 persons dead and 800 missing.

•

Nicaragua is the second poorest country in Latin America. More than 45% of the population lives with less than US$ 1 per day.

Departments

3

Matagalpa •

Located 130 km from Managua capital

•

Main industry: coffee, beans, and corn

•

Temperatures range from 21°C – 25°C and elevation is between 60 – 1745 mm

•

Population: 466,229

•

2 Departments assisted: San Dionisio and Tuma La Dalia

•

Matagalpa is well known for its black pottery

Departments

4

Disasters •

MATAGALPA FLOOD – Approximately 500 people displaced – 5 people died – Bridges and roads damaged, some impassable – WFP food transport from Puerto Corinto to Puerto Cabeza (area affected by Hurricane Felix) nearly lost its load due to heavy rain and heavy cargo on a Matagalpa bridge Footbridge Destroyed by Flood

WFP Food Transport in Bridge

Rio Grande after the Flood

5

Disasters •

HURRICANE FELIX – Category 5 storm made landfall on September 4, 2007 – 198,000 people affected, 102 deaths – 120,394 homes destroyed – 500 kilometers of roads and bridges damaged – Total cost of recovery after Hurricane Felix was 292,300,000 USD

Hurricane Felix Hits Nicaragua

Hurricane Damages Communities

Street Flooding after Felix

6

WFP Activities in Nicaragua •

•

EMERGENCY OPERATIONS – – –

VULNERABLE GROUPS: PREGNANT/LACTATING WOMEN & CHILDREN – – –

•

94,266 beneficiaries 45 municipalities: Jinotega, Matagalpa, Nueva Segovia, Madriz, & RAAN 2,542.89 metric tons of food distributed

SCHOOL FEEDING – – –

•

118,400 beneficiaries 5 municipalities: Chinandega, Matagalpa y RAAN 978 metric tons of food distributed

298,087 beneficiaries 45 municipalities: Jinotega, Matagalpa, Nueva Segovia, Madriz, & RAAN 4,270 metric tons of food distributed

FOOD FOR WORK – – –

57,102 beneficiaries 23 muncicipalities: Jinotega, Matagalpa, Nueva Segovia, Madriz, & RAAN 3,944.65 metric tons of food distributed

7

Group 14 Official & Additional Projects – Benefits Benefited Schools Emmanuel Mongalo (San Joaquin) Tuma La Dalia

La Cañada San Dionisio

Number of Kids

167

120

Vera Paz Tuma La Dalia

116

Totals

403

Number Actual expenses of MP in USD Kitchen - Storage Room 1 $3,039.07 Eco Stove 1 $92.30 Multipurpose & Hand Washing Sink 2 $112.55 Kitchen Utensils 1 $376.68 Water Filters 5 $0.00 Training & Material (Hygiene) 3 $0.00 13 $3,620.60 Kitchen - Storage Room 1 $3,039.07 Eco Stove 1 $92.30 Multipurpose & Hand Washing Sink 2 $112.55 Kitchen Utensils 1 $376.68 Water Filters 3 $0.00 Training & Material (Hygiene) 3 $0.00 11 $3,620.60 Preschool Classroom 1 $2,733.01 Rain water collection system 1 $270.41 Water Filters 4 $0.00 Training & Material (Hygiene) 3 $0.00 9 $3,003.41 33 $10,244.61 Total Expenses $10,244.61 Micro Projects

KITCHEN – STORAGE ROOMS • • • •

• •

•

Improvements in the quality of life of the community Food can be stored correctly in the new Kitchen-Storage rooms Mothers will not have to carry heavy container of hot food from their homes. Food will be cooked with improved hygienic & health conditions (for the mothers, no smoke inhalation and kids can have hot meals) Every child will have his/her own plate, spoon, and cup The use of Eco-Stoves also benefits the environment as less wood is needed for cooking Communities can improve their homes by trying to build these new Infrastructures

CLASSROOM • • •

Better conditions for kids to receive education Teachers can give classes in better spaces Avoid floods or leaks common with old structures (muddy floors and plastic roofs) 8

Group 14 Official & Additional Projects – Benefits Benefited Number of Schools Kids San Joaquin Paint Tuma La Dalia Vera Paz Tuma La Dalia La Cañada San Dionisio Los Milagros Tuma La Dalia

-

-

Micro Projects

Paint

Paint

76

Preschool Classroom Paint

Los Cuarenta Tuma La Dalia

35

Multigrade Classroom Rain water collection system Water Filters Training & Material (Hygiene) Kitchen Utensils Latrines Paint

Totals

111 Total Expenses

Number Actual expenses of MP in USD -

$111.35

-

$111.35

-

$111.35

-

$111.35

-

$111.35

1 1 1 1 2 3 1 2 10 11

$111.35 $2,733.01 $111.35 $2,844.36 $4,372.18 $270.41 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $371.85 $181.62 $5,196.05 $8,374.46 $8,374.46

CLASSROOMS • • •

Better conditions for kids to receive education Teachers can give classes in better spaces Avoid floods or leaks common with old structures (muddy floors and wooden roofs)

RAIN WATER COLLECTION SYSTEM • • •

Water availability for schools without running water Potable water from antibacterial filters Additional water filters installed in every classroom & kitchen

LATRINES • • •

Helps to decontaminate the environment More hygienic (easy to clean & maintain) Latrines designated for girls & boys

9

Group 14 Other Donations & Projects Benefited Schools

Number of Kids

San Joaquin Tuma La Dalia

167

Vera Paz Tuma La Dalia

La Cañada - San Dionisio

Los Milagros Tuma La Dalia

Los Cuarenta Tuma La Dalia

Totals

116

Micro Projects School Supplies Reforestation Trees Sports Equipment & Toys Inaugurations School Supplies Reforestation Trees School Equipment Inaugurations

120

School Supplies Reforestation Trees Sports Equipment & Toys Inaugurations

76

School Supplies Reforestation Trees School Equipment Tables & Chairs for Kids Sports Equipment & Toys Inaugurations

35

School Supplies Reforestation Trees School Equipment Inaugurations

514 Total Expenses

Number Actual expenses of MP in USD $284.48 1 $6.49 $51.53 $111.53 1 $454.03 $212.04 1 $6.49 $37.84 $111.53 1 $367.90 $171.60 1 $6.49 $51.53 $111.53 1 $341.15 $147.26 1 $6.49 $37.84 $62.43 $51.53 $111.53 1 $417.08 $80.26 1 $6.49 $75.68 $111.53 1 $273.96 5 $1,854.12 $1,854.12

• • • • •

•

School Supplies given to every school Sports Equipment donated (Soccer ball, Baseball, & Volleyball) Chalkboards, tables, and chairs delivered for the classroom projects Fruit trees donated to every school to improve the kids’ diets Inaugurations: We celebrated with the community the end of the projects. They prepared meals for everyone and we brought piñatas. Funds were left to finance next group’s additional projects and/or the construction of Diamante Arriba school

10

Group 14 – Results • • • • • • Nr 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

5 Schools benefited 2 Municipalities assisted 514 Kids benefited 49 Micro Projects completed Total Investment in USD: 18,651.52 Cost per Child: USD 36.28 Project Reforestation Training materials Training Classroom construction Construction of latrines Construction of kitchen-storage room Eco-stove Multipurpose sink Hand washing sink Rain water collection system Filters Utensils Total

T-14 5 4 8 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 14 3 49

11

TNT & WFP - 5 Year Partnership Nr 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23

Project Multi functional eating area Fencing Steps for access Concrete flooring Chicken farm Vegetable farm Reforestation Trash Cans First aid kits Training materials Training Classroom construction Repair of latrines Construction of latrines Construction of storage room Constructionof kitchen Construction of kitchen-storage room Eco-stove Multipurpose sink Hand washing sink Rain water collection system Filters Utensils Total

2003 T-1 T-2

11

1 3 1 2 2 2 10 5 21

2004 T-3 T-4 T-5 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 7 3 15 3 3 1 12 2 17 3 1 1 2 5 7 4 1 3 3 3 3 4 3 1 3

2 5 23

9 26

2 6 4 68

2005 T-6 T-7 T-8

1 1 2 4 4 12 4 1

2006 2007 T-9 T-10 T-11 T-12 T-13 T-14

1 2 4

2

5 6 1

2

2

3 3 6 1 4 2

4 4 4 4 2 4 5 45

3 3 3 3 3 9 3 46

2 3 3

1

1

5 52

4 46

5 4

4 4 4

3 24

6 12

3 6 2

2 4 1

5

4

2

6 6 6 6 3 18 6 74

2 2 2 3 1 7 2 37

2 2 2 2 1 4 1 23

3

5

3 6 1

4 8 3 2

2 2 2 1 1 3 3 27

2 2 2 2 2 14 3 49

Total 1 1 3 4 7 11 19 30 22 44 74 14 6 38 1 4 33 40 34 21 21 84 49 561

• 5853 kids have benefited since the start of the Volunteer Program • 44 schools were assisted 12

La Cañada School SCHOOL INFORMATION • • •

120 students 3 teachers Preschool through 6th grade

PREVIOUS SITUATION • • • • •

Kitchen has dirt floor and is exposed to elements Oven fills the kitchen with smoke when mothers cook lunch Running water source is far from food preparation area WFP food stored in classrooms No potable water available

PROJECTS PLANNED • • • • •

Kitchen-Storage Room Eco-Stove Multi-purpose and Hand Washing Sink Food Preparation Counters Water Filters

13

La Cañada School COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION • •

Parents and community organized in groups to work on projects Foreman selected to guide construction (from El Zapote community)

COMPLETED PROJECTS AND ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES • •

•

• •

All proposed projects were completed Hygiene Training for kids and parents – Puppet show – Demonstration and modelling of hand washing – Discussion with parents – Posters given to the school Donations – Sports equipment (soccer ball, baseballs, bats, and gloves) – School supplies – Eating utensils (plates, cups and spoons) – Kitchen utensils (pots, scales, and corn grinders) – Paint for kitchen exterior Reforestation – Fruit trees (orange & mango) were donated Food Distribution – No transport available to deliver WFP food from delivery point in San Dionisio

14

La Cañada School FINAL PROJECTS

Before

During

After

Everyone Does Their Part

15

La Cañada - Special Moments INAUGURATION & KIDS! • • • • •

Community president led Inauguration festivities for the new kitchen Mothers cooked for the entire community We brought piñatas full of candy for kids and parents too We played Cuartel (Fort) with the kids Kids sang for us and loved taking pictures

Lights, camera, action!!!

Piñata

Celebrating the new Kitchen

Playing with the Kids Stars of the Show 16

Los Milagros School SCHOOL INFORMATION • • •

76 students 3 teachers Preschool through 3rd grade

PREVIOUS SITUATION • •

Preschool classes were taking place in the field (until the coffee harvest began). They looked for community houses to conduct classes TNT projects have already helped this school in the past (a Multi-grade classroom, a Kitchen and a Rain water collection system were built)

PROJECTS PLANNED •

Preschool Classroom

17

Los Milagros School COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION • •

•

The classroom was finished in 12 days! Parents and community organized in groups to work on projects. In the past, previous teams had to organize additional meetings with the community to ask for their collaboration, but, during this period, everything was great! Foreman selection to guide construction (from Los Suazos community)

COMPLETED PROJECTS AND ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES • •

•

All proposed projects were completed Donations – Chalkboard – School supplies – Tables and chairs for the Preschool classroom – Provided paint for school exterior – Sports equipment (Soccer ball, Baseball & Volleyball) Reforestation – Fruit trees (orange & tangerine) were donated

18

Los Milagros School FINAL PROJECTS

Only 12 Days!!!!

Before

During

After

Kids Helping

Parents Working 19

Los Milagros - Special Moments INAUGURATION & KIDS! • • • • •

Community organized party to commemorate new school Mothers cooked for the entire community Kids and parents performed local dances We brought piñatas full of candy (one with flour) for kids We played soccer and volleyball with the kids

Gifts from Kids

Sports Fan! Local Dances

Kids in New Classroom

Ribbon Cutting Piñatas & Dancing

Mothers Cooking 20

San Joaquin School SCHOOL INFORMATION • • •

167 students 3 teachers Preschool through 6th grade

PREVIOUS SITUATION • • • •

No kitchen Mothers prepared food in own homes to bring to the school No potable water available WFP food is stored in classrooms

PROJECTS PLANNED • • • • •

Kitchen-Storage Room Eco-Stove Multi-purpose and Hand Washing Sink Food Preparation Counter Water Filters

21

San Joaquin School COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION • •

Parents and community organized in groups to work on projects Foreman selected to guide construction (From Los Suazos community)

COMPLETED PROJECTS ACTIVITIES • •

•

•

AND

ADDITIONAL

All proposed projects were completed Hygiene Training for kids and parents – Puppet show – Demonstration and modelling of hand washing – Discussion with parents – Posters given to the school Donations – Sports equipment (soccer ball, baseballs, bats, and gloves) – School supplies – Eating utensils (plates, cups and spoons) – Kitchen utensils (pots, scales, and corn grinders) – Paint for kitchen exterior Reforestation – Fruit trees (Orange & Tangerine) were donated

22

San Joaquin School FINAL PROJECTS

Before

Kids Helping

During

Parents Working

After

Hand Washing Sink

23

San Joaquin - Special Moments INAUGURATION & KIDS! • • • •

Community organized party to celebrate kitchen Mothers cooked for the entire community in the new kitchen We brought piñatas full of candy (one with a special surprise) for kids and parents too Kids played soccer and posed for our cameras

Ribbon Cutting

It’s All Mine!!! Mother Cooking!

Party!!

Hanging out with the Kids 24

Vera Paz School SCHOOL INFORMATION • • •

116 students 3 teachers Preschool through 6th grade

PREVIOUS SITUATION • • • • •

Wooden structure Preschool classroom Muddy floor No chalkboard for classes Conditions were not suitable for having class Water available only for short periods of time

PROJECTS PLANNED • • •

Preschool Classroom Rain Water Collection System Water Filters

25

Vera Paz School COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION •

• • •

Parents and community organized in groups, doing so before knowing they were going to be benefited by the project Teachers have a very important role in this community Foreman selected to guide construction (from El Tuma la Dalia) A bridge to the school washed away because of the heavy rains causing material to be delivered 1 Km from the school. The community managed to get materials to the school manually

COMPLETED PROJECTS AND ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES • •

•

•

All proposed projects were completed Hygiene Training for kids and parents – Puppet show – Demonstration and modelling of hand washing – Discussion with parents – Posters given to the school Donations – Chalkboard – School supplies – Provided paint for school exterior Reforestation – Fruit trees (orange & tangerine) were donated 26

Vera Paz School FINAL PROJECTS

Before

During

After

Rain Water Collection System

Parents Working

27

Vera Paz - Special Moments INAUGURATION & KIDS! • • • • •

Community organized party to commemorate new school Mothers cooked for the entire community. We helped by serving food Kids and parents performed songs, dances, and poetry We brought piñatas full of candy (one with flour) for kids and also for parents We played dodgeball with the kids

Ribbon Cutting

Community Appreciation Poetry and Dancing

Helping out in the Kitchen Piñatas 28

Los Cuarenta School SCHOOL INFORMATION • • •

35 students 2 teachers Preschool through 3rd grade

PREVIOUS SITUATION • • • • •

School is located on rented land. Lease expires before the next school year starts and they have to relocate Classroom is located in an area not easily accessible by teacher and kids Preschool classes are taking place at community houses on a rotational basis No water available No latrines available

PROJECTS PLANNED • • • •

Multi-grade classroom Rain Water Collection System Water Filters 2 Latrines

29

Los Cuarenta School COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION • • • •

Community landowner donated new site for school to the Ministry of Education Parents and community organized in groups to work on projects Foreman selected to guide construction (from Vera Paz community) The teacher has a very important role within the community and is an example of commitment and dedication

COMPLETED PROJECTS AND ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES • •

•

•

All proposed projects were completed Hygiene Training for kids and parents – Puppet show – Demonstration and modelling of hand washing – Discussion with parents – Posters given to the school Donations – Chalkboards – School supplies – Eating utensils (plates, cups and spoons) – Provided paint for school exterior Reforestation – Fruit trees (orange & tangerine) were donated 30

Los Cuarenta School FINAL PROJECTS

Before

During

After

Rain Water Collection System

Parents Working

New Latrines 31

Los Cuarenta - Special Moments INAUGURATION & KIDS! • • • • •

Community organized party to commemorate new school Mothers cooked for the entire community Kids performed local dances and poetry We brought piñatas full of candy (one with a special surprise) for kids and parents too We played “Juego del Paquete” with the kids

National Pride

Ugliest Piñata Ever! Local Dances

Community Appreciation

Mirlen’s Masterpiece Piñatas

Juego del Paquete

Making Memories

32

Other Activities •

NUTRITIONAL RECUPERATION CENTER FOR CHILDREN – – – – –

•

El TUMA HEALTH CENTER – – –

•

Center helps children recover from malnutrition Center has a doctor and nurse on staff The rest of the caregivers are volunteers Volunteers from the center find children in need or children are brought in for care Children remain in the center for 3-4 months depending on the severity of their condition

Center provides medical care to the community of el Tuma as a free service form the government Pregnant mothers, breastfeeding children, and chidlren up to 36 months of age can qualify for WFP assistance According to the doctor during our visit, since the center has been open, not one mother has perished during pregnancy or childbirth

WFP WAREHOUSE – PUERTO CORINTO –

All WFP food and oil in Nicaragua is stored in and distributed from the Puerto Corinto warehouse

33

Suggestions for Team 15

(depending on the continuation of the TNT Volunteer Programme)

•

3 Kitchen – Storage Room with Eco-Stoves and Multipurpose & Hand washing sinks in the schools of: – Vera Paz – Tuma La Dalia

Vera Paz Actual Kitchen

– Tepeyac – Matagalpa – San Martin – Matagalpa •

3 full sets of kitchen utensils

• • •

Total of 27 projects 377 kids will be benefited Estimated cost of $ 12,120.89

Tepeyac – No Kitchen

San Martin Actual Kitchen 34

Suggestions for Team 15 Budget (depending on the continuation of the TNT Volunteer Programme) Benefited Schools

Number of Kids

Vera Paz Tuma La Dalia

116

Kitchen - Storage Room Eco Stove Multipurpose & Hand Washing Sink Kitchen Utensils Training & Material (Hygiene)

151

Kitchen - Storage Room Eco Stove Multipurpose & Hand Washing Sink Kitchen Utensils Water Filters Training & Material (Hygiene)

110

Kitchen - Storage Room Eco Stove Multipurpose & Hand Washing Sink Kitchen Utensils Training & Material (Hygiene)

San Martin Matagalpa

Tepeyac Matagalpa

TOTALES

Micro Projects

377 Unexpected expenses (7%) Total Expenses

Number of MP 1 1 2 1 3 8 1 1 2 1 3 3 11 1 1 2 1 3 8 27

Budget USD $3,220.69 $92.30 $112.55 $333.44 $0.00 $3,758.98 $3,220.69 $92.30 $112.55 $333.44 $51.00 $0.00 $3,809.98 $3,220.69 $92.30 $112.55 $333.44 $0.00 $3,758.98 $11,327.93 $792.96 $12,120.89

Notes: - Vera Paz & Tepeyac Schools don't need Water Filters as they have potable water - Group 14 cash donation will cover the difference between $ 10,000 TNT donation and the budget costs

35

Acknowledgements •

• • • • • •

• • • • • •

Our coordinator, Liz Maria Ubeda, for her guidance, knowledge, and dedication to the success of the projects Our driver, Oscar Alarcon, worked along with all of us to make our work in Nicaragua a success Alexander Stukenberg and Rose Van Steijn Ann-Marie Isler Victoria Ta-Asan WFP (Managua, Matagalpa, and Rome) for their support Previous volunteer groups for leaving extra funds and suggestions for our projects Team 14 Volunteers Colleagues of TNT, TNT North America and TNT Argentina Teachers and communities of Tuma la Dalia and San Dionisio The city of Matagalpa Our families and friends in our home countries The kids…

36

Thanks !!

37