program report my choice 2008

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Contents

About My Choice!...........3

Execution Report.4

Our Impact6

Innovation Corner7

New Horizons for My Choice!.......8

Leadership...9

Financial Report.10

Our Supporters...11

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AboutMyChoice!

My Choice! is a program for social innovation, emerged from the passion of 4expatriates living in Bangalore, India.

From the start, we recognized the existence of a gap needed to be genuinely filled;to create / facilitate learning environments about Sustainability for young people indeveloping countries where their specific realities are match.

My Choice! activities took root in India.Our aim was to raise awareness among Indian young generation about SustainabilityIssues; leading them to be responsible citizens, empowering them to act and inspireothers to act sustainably.

My Choice! Model; our comprehensive learning package disclosed several unique

aspects:

Expatriates volunteer as facilitators & mentors The cross-use of different learning approaches comprising theory teaching,

mentoring, experiential learning, team practice and outdoor adventure. Imparting value to all stakeholders (volunteers, learners, schools,

community)

By Sustainability, we understand People, Economy and Nature as ONE systemthat carries whole life on earth, inclusive system to be infinitely maintained

where responsible human actions can greatly contribute.

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ExecutionReport

MyChoice!Model

My Choice! Model followed a 4-step activity process scheduled to happen betweenNovember to December 2008 with the objective of empowering 1000 young people inBangalore, India.

Classroom Presentation1

stweek of November

What is it?Share an understanding about sustainability issuesthrough interactive, inspirational sessions in private andgovernment schools.

What is the reach?20 Expats will deliver classroom presenta1000 youth aged 12-16.

Expected outcome?Students will be exposed to various issusustainability. Youth willmake better sustainable decisionsexpected to be inspired to get more invo

tions to over

es onknow and be encouraged to

. Some youth arelved.

Sustainability Simulation2

ndweek of November

What is it?Give interested groups of students the opportunity ofgoing deeper into the subject through hands-on activitiesand a pioneer live simulation (school playground).

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nablewledge

What is the reach?4-6 students will be selected from each class (20totaling more than 100 participants being facilitated by 20expats.

Expected outcome?Students will get a deeper understanding of sustailiving choices and be equipped with skills and knoto encourage others to be more sustainable.

Sustainable Projects (My School is Su2

nd-4

thweek of Novembe

What is it?Facilitate the creation of teams amonggive them the chance to act through theproject on sustainability, supported by aMentor and a mini grant of Rs.1What is the reach?100 students who participated in the simdevelop their projects with guidance fromentor.

Expected outcome?Sustainable projects realized at Schoolthe resourcefulness of the youth and allwhat sustainability truly means for thsurroundings.

stainable!)r

class-mates andrealization of aMy Choice!

000 (eq. USD 20).

ulation will nowm their expat

s will challengeow them to see

eir immediate

My Choice! Awards Night!Dec 6

th, 2008

What is it?Showcase the teams' projects, involve the comand award the best achievements. Raise socialattention to the subject and promote the reprodMy Choice Initiative around Indian schools and aWhat is the reach?Projects will be on display for their family, friends anschool/community supporters. All active supporteMy Choice! and the general public will be invited.

Expected outcome?Highlight best case practices for sustainability asdeveloped by youth. Encourage and support youthideas and confidence. Celebrate a greener future anthe announcement of phase II of the project.

munity

uction ofbroad.

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MilestonesTracker

1,000 youth aged 12-16 benefit from My Choice! model, our learning environment

10,000 people are sensitized about sustainability issues through our communicatioOur learning materials are licensed under Creative Commons for a free and open-wWe secure the agreement of an organization willing to pursue My Choice!

Strategic Goals

We create a documentary film, a social communication tool aimed to inspire other y

We host 2 Board of Experts Meetings where high knowledgeable experts add input Our learning materials are createdWe host a Sustainability Training Day for Volunteers (Mentors)Classroom presentations are deliveredThe Sustainability Simulation Live Day! is delivered

Learning Experience /Environment

20 Projects around Zero Waste in My School happenThe Awards Day!, our closing ceremony happenWe obtain 4 consistent prize packages for winning project teamsEvents Management

Logistics are secured for all our learning activities/eventsAn online registration system is made available to interested volunteersWe develop and maintain a websiteWe develop and maintain a social network where youth, mentors and the public conWe send out periodical newsletter(s)We receive Media coverage & press documentsPhoto-document and Videography of My Choice100% of the budget is secured

Communications &Information Management

Funding & Sponsorship

Partially RealizedRealized


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OurImpact

4mediacoverages

includingTimesofIndiaandthe

Hindu

18volunteers,11nationalities,4continents

Learningmaterialswitha

comprehensivecurriculum

developed

4BoEmemberswithacumulatedexperienceof25

years

2,200uniquevisitsonwebsite

600youth

empowered

11thHourscreenings&

presenceatotherpublicevents

YouthZone!SocialNetwork

launched

10projectsfor

reduction/eliminationof

wasteinschools

3prizes

with

2

naturetripsallexpensespaid

secured

6partners

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NewHorizonsforMyChoice!

We are dedicated to see My Choice! keep running over the next years.Following discussions about My Choice! Sustainability, we pointed out to 2 strategic

orientations.We consider investigating their full value potential, engage with different stakeholders, receiveyour feedforward and only then consider the most suitable options.

MyChoice!OpenSourceLearningCurriculum/LearningPartners

Weofferopensourcequalitylearningmaterialsabout

Sustainabilityforawideuse- My Choice! logo as an umbrella

visual- Youth Education for Sustainability as

a unique leveraging proposition- Creation & packaging of learning

materials to suit different audiences- Online community of best practices- Differentiation factor for revenue

generation- In the case of Learning Partners,

derived their own content from ourmaterials crediting its use / no visualassociation

MyChoice!Training&ConsultancyServices

Wematchhighlyinnovativelearningapproacheswith

Sustainabilityteachingandofferadvisory/consultancyproducts

- Strengthening the curriculum with theuse of new learning approaches

- Trainers pipeline/certification- Corporate Edition- Consultancy for child-related

corporate programs- Advisory/Consultancy

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FinancialReport

Accounting ended 20 December 2008*

Rs. Rs.RevenuesSponsorships, Donations

Team provision 35490In-kind 107960

143450Other income 3500

146950ExpendituresAdministrative Expenses (3500)

Logistics (33000)Communication & Information System (2350)Simulation Day Playing Materials (2200)Refreshments (8000)Award Prizes (50000)Videography/Photography (10000)Venues rental (25000)Volunteer stipends (9900)Other expenditures (5000)

(148950)Excess of revenues over expenditures (2000)

* Account unaudited covering the period September 1, 2008 to December 20, 2008

** Figures in roupies (45 Rs. = 1 US$)


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OurSupporters

SchoolEngagementPartner

GivingPrizesPartners

Sponsorship

SpecialMention

BoardofAdvisors

Ms. Aditi Gupta; Senior Associateat Centre for Innovation Incubationand EntrepreneurshipMs. Reetika Joshi; FormerSustainability Coordinator

DPWN/DHL Global Head OfficeMr. Vipul Arora, ManagingDirector Solaron India

BoardofExpertsMr. Aakash Sethi, Executive DirectorQuest Youth FoundationMr. Syed Sultan Ahmed, ManagingDirector, The ActivityMr. Anugraha John, Executive Director

Global Citizens for SustainableDevelopmentMr. Hari Prasad, Founder and DirectorUnlearn To Learn

DistinguishedSpeaker

Videography/Phoography

CreditMr. Arvind Shenoy,Madamscam Productions

Mr. Suresh Heblikar,Founder - EcoWatch

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