The initial idea for the assistance I would provide to SWAN was helping them with creative use of IT to increase their scope: this idea eventually ran its course with the constant electricity load-shedding (at least 4-5 hours during office hours), and a less than reliable internet connectivity. Similarly, with the dearth of skilled manpower in the organization who had a good working knowledge of English, looking for grants and funding for the organization was very limited. Manuals were created, but unfortunately I dont see it's efficacy in the near future. After consulting with AP back in DC, we decided to shift our focus from providing support to the staff, to instituting a small project that could be expanded in scope if the two year plan went smoothly.
The plan now is to select 12 marginalized girls from surrounding area, and provide them financial support in continuing their education for two years. Social mobilizers working at SWAN already have given me names of girls whom they have selected as the most deserving and facing immense hardship. The fund provided by a private donor is not much, but could be a good pilot project that could attract further funding if we can show that a small financial help can keep the girls away from work, and in school.
The plan now is to select 12 marginalized girls from surrounding area, and provide them financial support in continuing their education for two years. Social mobilizers working at SWAN already have given me names of girls whom they have selected as the most deserving and facing immense hardship. The fund provided by a private donor is not much, but could be a good pilot project that could attract further funding if we can show that a small financial help can keep the girls away from work, and in school.
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