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1016 L inco ln Bou levard, San Francisco, CA 94129 Ph. (415) 255-3014 www.owcf.org

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Partner organization: Bitone Children's Center and Troupe Date report completed: October 26, 2014 Person completing report: Branco Sekalegga Job title: Executive Director Total funds received from One World since last report: $14,492 What is the time period in which you received these funds? From Jan. 2014 to July 2014

About Finances

Expenses From January 2014 to July 2014: Expenses Amount

Feeding $1,497.10 Education $5,720.86 Medical $142.00 Rent $5,003.91 Utilities $532.09 Operations $520.31 Website $957 Bank Charges $90 Balances $28.73

Total $14,492

Goals:

• Provide access to education • Provide access to healthcare • Provide a safe environment with adequate food, shelter and clothing • Provide training in singing, playing musical instruments and performing dances • Provide other skills in art craft making, leadership, training etc.

Expectations:

• Completion of grades in school and promotion to high classes • Improved health standards resulting from good medical care • Appreciation of family values: love, empathy, tolerance, hardworking, sympathy, care, and

general discipline • Boost in health status and growth resulting from good feeding


• Development of self-‐confidence • Enhancement of talents and skills in training, composition, improvisation, and performance • Overall empowerment, happiness, self worth, and belongingness.

Age Groups Involved

Number of Children/Youth Served Under 5 years 5-‐12 years 13-‐19 years 20-‐25 years

Number of Parents or Caregivers Served

Number of other Community Members Served

Male Fem. Male Fem. Male Fem. Male Fem. Male Female Male Female 1 2 4 9 1 3 1

About your services

DIRECT SERVICES Describe services in detail How many children and/or

caregivers received services? Describe results of services, e.g. exam results, health improvements

Education

Providing school tuition/fees and scholastic materials.

20 children O-‐Level grade completion, College graduates, School Reports, and Certificates of Merit and recognition in academic & co-‐curricular activities.

Healthcare

Offering medical services (check-‐ups & treatment): eye, dental and general physical.

20 children + 1 caregiver Healthy living, regular school attendance, and general improved welfare

Housing, food, clothing

Rented a safer place for the kid’s accommodation, improved feeding, and clothing.

20 children + 1 caregiver Improved health standards, work ethics, comfort, family values (empathy, love, care etc.)

Skills Training

Training children in singing, composition, improvisation, creativity, instruments playing and performing.

20 + a few random community members

Performances, recordings, confidence, high esteem, leadership skills, cultural appraisal and appreciation

Case Study -‐ SHERINAH

My name is Sherinah born and I was born in August 2001. I am 12 years old and I was born alone on my mom’s side. When I was two years old, both my parents passed away to HIV/AIDS. It’s my aunt who told me when I was seven years. My farther was a Muganda (central Uganda) by tribe and my father came from the Madi tribe

(north west).


I feel bad that both my parents died but I am happy that I am alive. I remember when I was nine years old, I fell

ill with yellow fever. I grew so small and got worried but I thank God that I did not die. I am a born-‐again Christian and I love my God. I pray every day and go to church on Sundays.

I was brought to Bitone Children's Center when my aunt could no longer take care of my school fees. At Bitone, I started going to school. Last year, I sat for my Primary Leaving Examination and I

passed with 13 aggregates. At Bitone, I have acquired practical skills in dancing, singing, and making crafts. Since I did not grow with any of my late parents, I missed parental love but I am enjoying the love

and care at Bitone. I have also been a leader at my school and I have won many certificates of appreciation. Currently, I have joined senior one at Kinaawa High School and I love it.

My goal is to study hard and become a professional medical doctor. My dream is to reach the University level because I admire people

who have studied up to the University. When I finish school and I get a job, I promise to help elderly people. I thank my brothers and sisters at Bitone who show me love and care.

Three students move onto higher education at Universities:

• Grenia—Bachelor’s degree in Music • Sebastian— Bachelor of Science in Computer Science • Aisha— Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunication Engineering

Plans for the Coming Year

• Bitone US performance tour 2015 involving the children • Record the Bitone Troupe 3rd audio music album in Summer 2015 • Shoot a short Bitone first ever film/documentary made by children for children, highlighting

their stories and aptitudes. (We need a qualified intern in film or recruit a Ugandan-‐Based filmmaker at a cost!)

• Recruit at least two full-‐time paid staff (could be on a two-‐year contract, renewable) • Seek support for at least two commercial projects for Bitone to support our desire to operate

more sustainably. Our hope is that we shall be able to raise a minimum of total amount of $50,000 in the coming year.

This is only a report summary, contact [email protected] for more information.

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