the les pêcheurs adriampamaky project
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The Les Pêcheurs
Andriampamaky Project
Les Pêcheurs Madagascar is commencing a second project.
The decision to become involved in the project evolved from a series of visits to
Andriampamaky by representatives of Les Pêcheurs Internationale and Les Pêcheurs
Madagascar and meetings with the leaders and other representatives of the Andriampamaky
community.
Why Andriampamaky?
We chose to work with this village for a number of reasons but primarily because:
It is at the crossroads of many other villages in the region.
It is a microcosm of life and circumstances in Madagascar.
The people, and the village leaders, are keen to break free from the current desperate
circumstances they have in their village.
We have met with the leaders of the Village and they are excited about the project.
The Objective
The objective for this project is to make Andriampamaky a “model village” in Madagascar.
We believe that if we can achieve this then other villages across Madagascar will be inspired
to emulate what has been done in Andriampamaky.
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Acceptance of Les Pêcheurs Involvement
The Directors of Les Pêcheurs have been assured by the leaders of the Andriampamaky
community that there is wide-spread acceptance, indeed great encouragement and support,
from all of the relevant authorities and bodies in the area, for the involvement of Les Pêcheurs
in this project.
The Setting Up of the Project
Because everything to do with this Project is to be done with the best interests of the
Andriampamaky community in mind, it is proposed that the leadership of it should rest with
Les Pêcheurs (as a neutral party) and there should be a Community Advisory Group, consisting
of competent, committed community leaders who can inform and advise the Les Pêcheurs
executives on relevant matters as and when appropriate.
The Organisation Structure for the Project
Les Pêcheurs Madagascar Board
Andriampamaky Community Advisory Group
Chairman
___________ ___________
Andriampamaky Project Chairman
Sylvain Ramilison
Executive Director
Les Pêcheurs Madagascar
Project Administration and Accounting
Manager
___________ ___________
Medical Clinic Project Group
Health Education Project Group
Water Supply Project Group
Economic Development Project Group
Education Facilities and Services
Project Group
Community Welfare Project
Group
Leader
Dr Etienne Raminoelina
Leader
Dr Nadya Raminoelina
Leader
___________ ___________
Leader
___________ ___________
Leader
___________ ___________
Leader
___________ ___________
An Executive Committee will be set up and chaired by the Andriampamaky Project
Chairman and all Project Group Leaders will be members of this Committee.
The Chairman of Les Pêcheurs Internationale, Mr Kevin Fuller and the Project
Chairman, Mr Sylvain Ramilison, will be ex-officio members with voice and vote, of all
bodies related to the Andriampamaky Project.
Members of the Project Groups will be appointed by the Andriampamaky Project
Chairman in consultation with the relevant Project Group Leader and other Project
Group Leaders as appropriate.
The Project Chairman shall have the power to appoint or replace any person involved
in the Andriampamaky Project as he deems necessary. Replacements shall be made
when the Project Chairman (in consultation with the Board of Les Pêcheurs
Madagascar) deems they are necessary “in the best interest of the Project”.
His decision will be final.
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Brief for the Community Medical Clinic Project Group
The Objective
To establish a high quality medical facility which is available to all members of the
Andriampamaky Community and which provides a range of high quality medical
services at affordable prices.
Phased Development
In the first instance the Project Group is to develop a Phased Community
Medical Clinic Master Plan with all of the relevant architectural and engineering
drawings and detailed costings and submit this to the Project Chairman for
approval.
Following lodgement of the Development and Implementation Plan prepare a
Statement of Works and Bill of Materials for each phase of the development
and lodge them with the Project Chairman for approval.
Following completion of the Statement of Works and Bill of Materials, prepare
a detailed Project Management Plan and submit it to the Project Chairman for
approval.
Initiate and manage the construction of the facility through to completion in
accordance with the approved Plans and Budgets.
Approve all suppliers’ invoices for payment.
Approve all wages to be paid to workers.
Implementation of the Plan
This Project Group is to be accountable for the implementation and ongoing
supervision of all aspects of their Phased Community Medical Clinic Master
Plan.
Progress reports on all of the initiatives are to be submitted to the Project
Chairman every 6 months (on the 1st of June and 1st December) each year.
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Brief for the Community Health Education Project Group
In keeping with Les Pêcheurs’ desire to adopt a holistic approach to the Andriampamaky
Project and the objective to make Andriampamaky a “Model Village” in Madagascar, it is
vitally important that we not only provide facilities and services to cure people from illness but
also educate the community on preventative measures which can and should be taken at a
personal and community level to prevent illness and develop a culture of “wellness”
throughout the Community.
The Objective
The objective for this Project Group is to plan, design, develop and implement the
initiatives to be undertaken in Andriampamaky in order to lift the general standard of
health and well-being within the community to the highest possible level.
Planning for the Project
Develop a Master Health Education Plan which focuses on every demographic segment
of the Andriampamaky community.
The Plan must include:
The details of each demographic segment and the current health issues each
segment faces.
The health education initiatives which will be taken in order to alleviate the
health problems in each segment of the community.
Specific details of how and when each of the health education initiatives is to
be developed and implemented.
Details of how all members of the community are going to be encouraged to
attend and participate in the programs.
Details of benchmark statistics on the current state of health of the people in
each demographic segment. This data is to be used to monitor the level of
improvement in the general state of health in each segment as the Project
develops.
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Produce a budget of the costs associated with each of the initiatives but
remembering that funds are scarce and they will be needed to develop the
Medical Clinic and the Water Supply for the Village.
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Brief for the Water Supply Project Group
The Objective
To establish a high quality supply of water, suitable for human consumption, to the
community of Andriampamaky.
Phased Development
Development of this Project can only proceed as funds become available.
It is envisaged that the Project will consist of three phases:
Phase 1 The capture and purification of the water.
Phase 2 The management from the source of the water to the
Village.
Phase 3 Reticulation of the water to the private dwellings and
to public premises and facilities.
(It is envisaged that Phase 3 will include the imposition
of charges for consumption of water used by private
and public premises.)
In the first instance the Project Group is to develop a Phased Development and
Implementation Plan with all of the engineering drawings and detailed costings
and submit these to the Project Chairman for approval.
Following lodgement of the Development and Implementation Plan, prepare a
Statement of Works and Bill of Materials for each phase of the Project and
submit them to the Project Chairman for approval.
Following submission of these documents, prepare a detailed Management
Plan for each phase of the Project and submit it to the Project Chairman for
approval.
Initiate and manage the construction of the project through to completion in
accordance with the approved Plans and Budgets.
Approve all suppliers’ invoices for payment.
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Brief for the Economic Development Project Group
In order for the Andriampamaky community to prosper and grow it is vitally important that
the economy of the region is strong and there are opportunities for the people of the Village
to be gainfully employed.
The Objective
The objective for this Project Group is to identify and develop ways and means to bring
prosperity and employment to the Andriampamaky area.
Planning for the Project
Develop a 5 Year Plan for the Economic Development of Andriampamaky. This plan
should include:
Initiates to take advantage of the natural assets of the area such as optimal
farming of the land by introducing new crop varieties and farming of animals,
using latest techniques and technology.
Initiatives to attract new industries to the area.
Encouragement and assistance for entrepreneurial ventures starting up in the
Andriampamaky area.
Teaching people in the community how to set up and operate small business.
The Plan is to remain as a “dynamic document” i.e. progressively updated. The Initial
Plan is to be submitted to the Project Chairman for approval.
Implementation of the Plan
This Project Group is to be accountable for the implementation and ongoing
supervision of all of the initiatives set out in their Economic Development Plan.
Progress reports on all of the initiatives are to be submitted to the Project
Chairman every 6 months (on the 1st of June and 1st December) each year.
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Brief for the Education Facilities and Services Project Group
Education is critical to the overall living standard and well-being of the people in any
community.
What we seek to do is introduce a concept of “Lifelong Learning”. This concept is based n
people having the opportunity to be educated from the time they reach school age and
continuing their learning until the end of their working life.
It is recognised that the Government provides the core education facilities and services but we
need determine if these are adequate for the needs of this community and if not, decide how
they can be improved.
The Objective
The objective for this Project Group is to provide the best possible education
experience and opportunities for all of the people of Andriampamaky based on the
concept of “Lifelong Learning”.
Planning for the Project
The Project Group is to carry out the following:
Conduct a detailed demographic survey of the Andriampamaky population.
Conduct a detailed review of the current education facilities and services and
identify, in specific detail, the strengths or weaknesses of them in regard to
meeting the needs and expectation of the members of the community as
individuals and as demographic groups.
Identify training and education needs for people in the community who have
completed their formal education and are now working ,or seeking work, or
carrying out duties within a family, who would benefit from vocational training,
mentoring etc.
Once all of the above steps have been completed prepare a detailed 5-Year
“Lifelong Learning Facilities and Services Plan” and submit it to the Project
Chairman for approval.
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Implementation of the Plan
This Project Group is to be accountable for the implementation and ongoing
supervision of all aspects of their Lifelong Learning Facilities and Services Plan.
Progress reports on all of the initiatives are to be submitted to the Project
Chairman every 6 months (on the 1st of June and 1st December) each year.
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Brief for the Community Welfare Project Group
The quality of community life is usually determined by how much the members of that
community respect and care for each other.
If Andriampamaky is to be “A Model Village for Madagascar” we have to give attention to the
welfare of the community.
By “Welfare of the Community” we mean:
Caring for those who are sick, or aged, or depressed, or lonely, or unemployed or
who feel unwanted.
Providing activities which allow members of the community to meet together for
a specific purpose, or for entertainment, or for sport, or to celebrate, etc.
(The existing community organisations such as churches, special interest groups,
sporting bodies etc should be incorporated into this Plan.)
The Objective
The objective for this Project Group is to develop a 5 Year Community Welfare Master
Plan which, when implemented, will progressively improve the quality of life for the
people of Andriampamaky.
Planning for the Project
Conduct a survey of all of the existing Community Welfare type organisations
who operate within the Andriampamaky community.
Review the Survey Report prepared by the Education Facilities and Services
Project Group.
Prepare a “Needs Analysis” of the Andriampamaky community identifying what
welfare services are needed by which groups of people and why.
Based on the information derived from all of the 3 reviews and documents
above, prepare a detailed 5 Year Community Welfare Master Plan setting out
how the existing community welfare organisations are to be incorporated in
the Master Plan and what new initiatives are to be taken in order to ensure
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that the quality of life for the Andriampamaky community will progressively
improve as the Community Welfare Master Plan is implemented.
When completed the Plan is be submitted to the Project Chairman for
approval.
Implementation of the Plan
This Project Group is to be accountable for the implementation and ongoing
supervision of all aspects of the 5 Year Community Welfare Master Plan.
Progress reports on all of the initiatives are to be submitted to the Project
Chairman every 6 months (on the 1st of June and 1st December) each year.
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Conclusion
This is a project borne out of a desire to “make a difference” in the lives of all of the people of
Andriampamaky.
Our hope, our dream, our intention, is to make Andriampamaky a “Model Village” in
Madagascar and that the people of the Village will be inspired and encouraged by this and
everyone in the Village will commit themselves to the achievement of it.
We realise that we are wanting to do many things and yet we have very limited financial
resources. Notwithstanding this, if all of us are prepared to make personal sacrifices there is
no limit to what we can accomplish as a united, committed and creative force, never taking a
backward step and never finding any obstacle insurmountable.
History is full of stories of people who accomplished great things when others thought they
were impossible.
Let’s make history !!!!
Kevin W. Fuller
Chairman
Les Pêcheurs Internationale