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Fast for Hope

Fast for Hope. Nicaragua Initiative 2013-2014 Update. What is Fast For Hope?. Fast for Hope is the only District-wide initiative that generates resources and engages the District in a focused effort Historically, each year the focus was on a different project, but

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Fast for Hope

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  1. Fast for Hope Nicaragua Initiative 2013-2014 Update

  2. What is Fast For Hope? Fast for Hope is the only District-wide initiative that generates resources and engages the District in a focused effort Historically, each year the focus was on a different project, but In 2006, Jeffry Sachs’ inspiring presentation at an RI convention on eradicating poverty led Rotarians to embrace the opportunity to embark on a long term program to create systemic change in a community

  3. Define “sustainable development” • When we talk about sustainable development what does that mean to you? • Take a minute and think about that and when you are ready, we’d like you to share a few of your thoughts to the group

  4. “When a humanitarian project addresses all four levels of sustainability, it has a better chance of producing long-term benefits for the community it serves.” Rotarian Magazine February 2012 Levels of Sustainability • Environmental • Social • Cultural • Economic

  5. “Creating ways for people to solve their own problems isn’t just an opportunity in 2013. It is an obligation.” Jacqueline Novogratz, founder of the Acumen Fund and author of Blue Sweater

  6. Managua National Capital Masaya Departmental Capital A New Model for D5960 • In 2007, a delegation traveled to Nicaragua, to assess the viability of the country to determine if it fit the criteria established by the FFH Committee and informed by experts.

  7. The Nicaragua Initiative • Why Nicaragua? • Second poorest country in the Western Hemisphere • Ease of access • Safety • Transportation • Cost of transportation • Availability of accommodations • Political stability • Culture and language

  8. A New Model for D5960 Kairos Staff Through a deliberate process, the Kairos School in Managua was selected as a partner that would serve as our feet on the ground in Nicaragua.

  9. Hopes For The Nicaraguan Initiative • Long term sustainable development (hand up, not hand out) • Recognition of cultural similarities and differences • Wide ranging impact on all participants

  10. Transformative Power of Partnership Together, the District and Kairos have been working on a model from community identification, needs assessment and community engagement. Teachers/ Community leaders Rotary & Kairos

  11. Wide ranging impact on all…Who is all?

  12. All=All Initiative Partners • D5960 • Rotarians • Kairos School • El Corozo

  13. Nicaragua Rotary Clubs Managua Rotary Club Cuidad Sandino Rotary Club Masaya Rotary Club

  14. Community Selection • Throughout the past year, Kairos has been working with El Corozo to build capacity • Following the needs assessment of several communities, El Corozo was selected as the community.

  15. A Shared Vision EmergedAmongst the Partners Through accompaniment, partners that desire to achieve a sustainable, healthy and economically secure environment, participate in processes of development.

  16. A Paradigm Shift Rather than identifying what WE think the community needs and providing “it”; we work with the people building capacity within the community and empowering THEM to take responsibility for determining their greatest needs and providing solutions

  17. The El Corozo Community is Engaged!

  18. El Corozo’s Dream for the Community

  19. The Process is Complex • Not the model we are used to following • Takes time to build capacity • Many are learning from our missteps

  20. Creating Plans

  21. El Corozo’s Dreams & Objectives: Road • “Paved” (pavers) • Curbs • Sidewalks • Gutters

  22. El Corozo’s Dreams & Objectives: Water • Purchase land • Soil research • Perforation of communal well

  23. El Corozo’s Dreams & Objectives:Education • Vocational training • Road to Reading and a Story Corner Programs • Scholarship Program • School library

  24. El Corozo’s Dreams & Objectives:Health • Young professionals trained to give health care when the doctor in not in community. • Continuous health care from the doctor for patients in the community. • Communal Medicine kit • Ecological Health Brigades in the community

  25. Nicaragua Initiative – Moving Forward • Cultural delegations & Leadership development • Be part of the “International” of Rotary International • More time and interaction in El Corozo • Your participation is critical in the FFH poverty eradication efforts • Annually, D5960 averages 39K for FFH

  26. Timeline of Accomplishments 2006-2007 Identified need for new model 2008–09 Selected village missteps, need to re-evaluate vision 2010 Shared vision emerges amongst all partners 2010–11 Identified 10 communities, selected 2 to work in 2011–12 AKF Begins community development process 2012-13 Rotarians enter communities 2012-13 Rotarians in dialogue with El Corozo CulturalChange 0 5 10 15 20 years Usually takes a generation – 20 years Rotary would like projects completed – 2 years

  27. Good Progress on Original Goals 2008 Goals 2014 Progress • No Silver Bullets – Just Hard Work • Develop “Macro” approach using multiple tools • Provide Volunteer opportunities • Process can be replicated • Presence of Local Rotary Support • Presence of Community Support • Sustainable over time • Significant impact on community • Ability to qualify and quantify results

  28. Training D5960 & In-Country Haiti Delegations Transportation Interpretation Coordination Kairos FoundationStaff Transportation Administration

  29. Gracias Por Su Tiempo

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