Carmichael Centre Ethiopia

The origin of Carmichael Centre Ethiopia A group of well-meaning individuals in Ireland decided in mid-2009 to

launch a project in Ethiopia which instils business norms to social development activities

Goal? Build a a five-storey office building complex in the capital, Addis

Ababa, to house at least fifty community groups, and five adjacent residential apartments for volunteers who travel to Ethiopia

The setting-up of a local partner organisation which works with the Centre in Ireland to, among others, facilitate land acquisition, legal permits, oversee construction, and, upon completion, assume responsibility for running the project

Economy of Ethiopia A fast-growing annual GDP and it was the fastest-growing non-oil-dependent

African nation in 2007 and 2008 Since 1991: attempts to improve the economy urban and rural poverty remains an issue in the country “Water tower" of Eastern Africa 14 major rivers that pour off the high

tableland The greatest water reserves in Africa but few irrigation systems in place to

use it Ethiopia is slowly but surely emerging from a long history of

underdevelopment and deprivation

Ethiopia "could easily become the breadbasket for much of Europe if her agriculture were better organized"

Conditions of livingEthiopia's population: 33.5 million in 1983 75.1 million in 2006

About 16% of the population is living on less than 1 dollar per day (2008).

65% of rural households in Ethiopia consume the World Health Organization's minimum standard of food per day (2,200 kilocalories)

42% of children under 5 years old being underweight

Most poor families (75%) share their sleeping quarters with livestock, and 40% of children sleep on the floor, where nighttime temperatures average 5 degrees Celsius in the cold season

The average family size is six or seven, living in a 30-square-meter mud and thatch hut, with less than two hectares of land to cultivate

Conditions of living

In the capital city of Addis Ababa:

55% of the population lives in slums

Most people make their houses using whatever materials are available, with walls made of mud or wood. Only 12% of homes have cement tiles or floors

Sanitation is the most pressing need in the city, with most of the population lacking access to waste treatment facilities

Contributes to the spread of illness through unhealthy water

Why this Project? Organisations remain extremely fragile and fragmented because of the

absence of possibilities for shared services in office, training, fund acquisitions, access to reliable outlets of information technology…

Need for a professional and entrepreneurial intervention to cement the growth of such organisations

Community and voluntary groups need to spend about €465 a month to get access to broadband internet which is also 10 times more expensive than that in Ireland

Using a shared service provided by the Carmichael Centre in Addis Ababa, each of the 50 groups shall pay only €12 per month for the same purpose.

Why this Project?

Carmichael Centre for Voluntary Groups in Dublin can be used as a model in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa

This project is about empowerment to facilitate Ethiopians to build on their strengths to improve their own situation

Why do not lease a building?

Better to choose the option of building the premises than leasing after cost-wise comparisons

Unavailability of buildings which fulfil the requirements of the Carmichael Centre in Addis Ababa

The Company

Board of Management

AuditorChief Executive

OfficerConsultative Group

Human Resources Unit

Finance UnitTraining and

Development UnitMember Community

Groups

No. Name of Organisation and/or Individual

1 Agency for charities and Societies ( Ali Siraj)

2 Support Street Children and Mothers (Bekele Debalke)

3 Mary Joy Development and Charity

4 Gurmuu (Abebayehu Jabessa)

5 Interpedia (Tedla Derese)

6 Ethiopian Federation of Disability Organisations (Kassahun Yebeletal)

7 Unit for Change (Sister Genet Tadese)

8 Abebech Gobena Children’s Home

9 Basic Education and Network Association (Alebachew Mekonen)

10 Ethiopia Centre for Independent Living (Elizabeth Negussie)

11 ISAPSO (Nardos)

12 Wondu Adugna

13 Addis Ababa City Government Social Affairs Bureau (Yosuf Ali)

14 MEKDEM Ethiopia (Mengistu)

15 Love for Children (Lemlem Tekuyo)

16 Abebe Seifu

17 Federal Ministry of Social Affairs (Ameha Berhe)

18 Focus on Children at Risk (Aymero Wolde Semayat)

19 Letti

20 Tesfa and Development (Berhanu Abera)

No. Name of Organisation and/or Individual

21 Support for the Elderly (Getaneh)

22 Mickililand Community Workers Training (Teferra Abebe Jarso)

23 Hiwot Ethiopia (Getalem Kassa)

Project Structure

Indicators of Achievement Means of Verifications Assumptions/Risks

GOAL• To contribute to the development of a vibrant civil society sector in the country.

- Enhanced involvement of community groups in policy making decisions.ü- Broad participation of the public in civic works.

- The country’s standing in international measures of governance improves.- Adoption and/or better implementation of Universal Declaration on Human Rights and other International Conventions

- The country’s commitment to political reform continues to consolidate.- International donors intensify their support to the emerging civil society sector in Ethiopia.

PURPOSE• To establish the Carmichael Centre in Addis Ababa which is expected to foster the development and strengthening of community and voluntary groups in the country.

- Shared services are made available to fifty community and voluntary groups.- Community and voluntary groups get adequate access to different IT outputs.- Community and voluntary groups receive periodic trainings on different aspects.- Community and voluntary groups rendered professional financial accounting and auditing services.

- Periodical performance reports prepared the management team of the Carmichael Centre in Addis Ababa.- Feedbacks from trainees on the relevance and usefulness of the training modalities.Biennial external independent evaluation reports.

- The policy environment for the operations of civil society groups in the country becomes conducive.- The country’s telecommunications infrastructure, particularly with regard to provision of internet services, improves significantly.- Required expertise for provision of training sessions shall be available in the local labour market.

OUTPUTSThe Carmichael Centre in Addis Ababa shall be registered as an Ethiopian Residents Charity.A five-storey building complex shall be erected.Six residential apartments shall be built to accommodate disabled volunteers.

e A certificate of registration for the Carmichael Centre in Addis Ababa issued by the Charities and Societies Agency.c A memorandum of understanding prepared and signed between the Carmichael Centres in Dublin and Addis Ababa. Fifty community and voluntary groups enter into legal binding agreements with the Centre to occupy offices and hot desks.

d Reports by the management team of the Carmichael Centre in Addis Ababa.e Documents provided by the construction management consultant company.l Relevant documents such as those certifying property ownership and Tax Identification Number (TIN).

o The existing favourable climate to undertake construction activities in Addis Ababa shall continue.l Funds required to put the project in place shall be made available. Community and voluntary groups continue to show desire for using the services of the Centre.

ACTIVITIESFunds to the tune of €2 million shall be raised.A series of project launching and brainstorming sessions held.Preliminary talks held with GTZ to acquire its services.Contracts signed with a construction consultant management company.A project manager hired who plans, develops and oversees all aspects of the project.

h The project manager will have ensured the establishment and registration of the Carmichael Centre in Addis Ababa by the end of 2010. At least one project launching programme will have been undertaken by end of September 2010.0 The fund raiser will have achieved at least 80% of the target sum by the end of 2011.e Construction activities will have begun in the first quarter of 2012.

e Progress reports by fund raiser. Progress report by project manager.b Bank statements.b Project monitoring reports approved by the steering committee of the Centre.e Contractual documents with GTZ and/or construction management consultant companies.

n The existing commitment on the part of the Irish public to support development endeavours in Ethiopia shall continue.l There shall be noticeable development in the economic environment which allows for mobilising the required project funding.e Commitments of the steering committee as well as the Carmichael Centre in Dublin shall remain intact.

What has been done so far? A number of individuals were approached and expressed interest

to participate A number of individuals were approached and expressed interest

to participate Focus Group Discussions among community groups, policy

makers and experts were run in Ethiopia which overwhelmingly endorsed the use-values of the project to promoting development in Ethiopia

A Feasibility Study has been lead by experts The Project is estimated to cost in the region of €1.8 million The Project is aiming to be complete by 2014 Dublin City Univerisity, Ireland have become official Partners in the

Project We have had an intern working on the project from Italy

Currently: We are now recruiting a Project Manager to bring the project

from “Concept to Concrete” (Job Spec and Application form Attached) – Ireland Based

We are actively seeking funding to progress the project

Shortly: We will be recruiting a Fundraising Manager We will be organizing a Launch of the Project over the coming

months We will be developing a communication strategy and online

presence in the next short while to encourage participation and donations

How will look Carmichael Centre Ethiopia?

Details of the proposed building can be viewed inside and outside through:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pl0KXgK6Z0E

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZEC8Tcws6o

How will work Carmichael Centre Ethiopia?

A 4 or 5 Level accessible building which will hold approx 50 Local Community/Charity Groups

A further 200/300 groups will use the centre for administrative services and to avail of the training

All community/charity groups will be locally based indigenous groups, run by and run for Ethiopian people

How will work Carmichael Centre Ethiopia?

Organizations will cover all aspects of the community:

Health, Education, Enterprise, Children, Disabilities, Poverty, Homelessness, HIV/AIDS, Nutrition, Medical and all other groups will be considered in the vetting process

When complete, the groups will be trained in governance and management and will be strengthened to allow them to become as efficient and effective as possible

Carmichael Centre Ethiopia invites and welcomes the support of all individuals and organisations towards this fulfilling objective.

ideas, advice, financial assistance, expertise are all welcome

If you know of anyone who may be interested in becoming involved as the Project Manager (an Ireland Based position)

Please pass on this presentation to them or if you are aware of a company that would provide someone on secondment who may be suitable for the project, we would like to discuss it with them.

Thanks for your time

For further information, contact Michael Ryan

michaelryan@dublincil.org

Tel. (00353)18270609

(00353) 0872371295