Cherrybrook Metro photo courtesy of Thomas Walder
International Report 2023-24
Director: Peter Stanton
Committee: Tony Makin, Tony Coote, Andrew Little
Committee: Tony Makin, Tony Coote, Andrew Little
Background:
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Training.
Education & Schooling resources
Women empowerment through income based on Weaving.
These projects improve the quality of life and ensure that the essentials of clean water, better schools and productive agriculture are possible for everyone.
- Our club continues to engage with Nusa Tenggara Association (NTA) over the past 7 years, as our principal in-country international partner.
- NTA programmes are authentic and meet the criteria we had set for a sustainable relationship and our requirements for strong governance and to ensure our Rotary profile is displayed and acknowledged.
- NTA takes a grassroots approach to supporting the well-being of the people of East Nusa Tenggara.
- NTA programs builds on a 30+ year history in Flores and West Timor, providing small-scale funding and loans to local farming collectives, schools, and families to invest in:
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Training.
Education & Schooling resources
Women empowerment through income based on Weaving.
These projects improve the quality of life and ensure that the essentials of clean water, better schools and productive agriculture are possible for everyone.
Priorities:
Global Grant: Following ongoing club support and two district Grants in Flores, we desired to make a continuing impact in one village- Ian Tenna, in Flores.
This resulted in a Global Grant submission, subsequent technical review, and approval. Overall, this was a lengthy process.
Global Grant: Following ongoing club support and two district Grants in Flores, we desired to make a continuing impact in one village- Ian Tenna, in Flores.
This resulted in a Global Grant submission, subsequent technical review, and approval. Overall, this was a lengthy process.
G2347745: WASH Project for Ian Tenna Village, Flores, Indonesia
Our target is 70 Water Storage Tanks, 70 Wash Toilets and Hygiene Training. Funding is via USD 50,000 (AUD 76,000). Rotary funds 50% of the cost, the balance is met by individual families and the village.
New Operations personnel at NTA-Indonesia.
Stephanie Heighes- Operations Manager NTA resigned from NTA and has joined another NGO. The loss of her knowledge and continuity was a concern, however the appointment of new Field Officers based in Indonesia, Simon Field- Program Coordinator and Laura Kola- Program Manager has proven to be a major asset to the relationship. Laura is based in Flores as a local. Her CV is impeccable, with many years working for NGO’s. Laura is the key contact for the WASH Grant project and is a native speaker who is very familiar with the locations of our project.
We have engaged in detailed discussions to re-align and revise the project timeline and budget details. This obviously took some time. All members are very supportive and I have confidence in the success of the program.- The WASH Project is back on track.
New Operations personnel at NTA-Indonesia.
Stephanie Heighes- Operations Manager NTA resigned from NTA and has joined another NGO. The loss of her knowledge and continuity was a concern, however the appointment of new Field Officers based in Indonesia, Simon Field- Program Coordinator and Laura Kola- Program Manager has proven to be a major asset to the relationship. Laura is based in Flores as a local. Her CV is impeccable, with many years working for NGO’s. Laura is the key contact for the WASH Grant project and is a native speaker who is very familiar with the locations of our project.
We have engaged in detailed discussions to re-align and revise the project timeline and budget details. This obviously took some time. All members are very supportive and I have confidence in the success of the program.- The WASH Project is back on track.
We have engaged in detailed discussions to re-align and revise the project timeline and budget details. This obviously took some time. All members are very supportive and I have confidence in the success of the program.- The WASH Project is back on track.
Global Grant Project Review:
The communications with Laura Kola, Program Manager, Nusa Tenggara Association are going well.
A team meeting in Maumere, held mid-way through February to tighten up plans for hygiene training- planned for the second week of March. Construction training will be conducted once the rains ease. We are all eager to get the project going.
Dedicated Bank accounts
First tranche of AUD20,000 has been successfully transferred.
AUD35,000 has been invested in a safe Term Deposit.
Interest earned will be available for project contingency or further toilets.
Training Modules –
Hygiene training has been completed, following a meeting with the Government Health Clinic. This resulted in a formal agreement for hygiene training support and implementation. We envisage a follow-up refresher in 2025.
Community Technician “master” training will occur, to achieve Tank and Toilet construction to be uniform in quality and best result.
Global Grant Project Review:
The communications with Laura Kola, Program Manager, Nusa Tenggara Association are going well.
A team meeting in Maumere, held mid-way through February to tighten up plans for hygiene training- planned for the second week of March. Construction training will be conducted once the rains ease. We are all eager to get the project going.
Dedicated Bank accounts
First tranche of AUD20,000 has been successfully transferred.
AUD35,000 has been invested in a safe Term Deposit.
Interest earned will be available for project contingency or further toilets.
Training Modules –
Hygiene training has been completed, following a meeting with the Government Health Clinic. This resulted in a formal agreement for hygiene training support and implementation. We envisage a follow-up refresher in 2025.
Community Technician “master” training will occur, to achieve Tank and Toilet construction to be uniform in quality and best result.
By establishing new skills within the community, we aim train more community members and increase their job possibilities.
Village Committee, will strengthen the commitment of hygiene standards as we influence a behaviour change within the community, from school children to family and village.
Training Materials need to be shared at the village level and for every family. This includes: Manuals, Posters, Handouts.
Project Timeline: A revised plan has been agreed, reflecting the new personnel at NTA-Indonesia and the late monsoon, causing construction delays.
Village Committee, will strengthen the commitment of hygiene standards as we influence a behaviour change within the community, from school children to family and village.
Training Materials need to be shared at the village level and for every family. This includes: Manuals, Posters, Handouts.
Project Timeline: A revised plan has been agreed, reflecting the new personnel at NTA-Indonesia and the late monsoon, causing construction delays.
Donors Trip November 2023. (Fourth annual surveillance trip)
We met with Rotary Club of Bali Seminyak who are the Host Rotary Club for the grant. Andrew Little and Janelle Craig met with Anita Lococo (GG contact), Indra Butschka, Marie Francoise, other club members.
A dedicated Bank Account for tracking the funds is established. RC Bali-Seminyak will release funds to NTA-I based on project progress reports, Annual field visits and Combined Donors visits. A dedicated bank account is in place for each party and the funds will be fully auditable- from Sponsor/ Host /NTA-I village recipient.
We have established a solid relationship, reviewed the MOU and other agreements to support the proposed Global Grant application with our partner, NTA.
The hospitality was outstanding; the meeting was very successful and set the relationship for a Host Rotary club in support of the proposed Global Grant.
A dedicated Bank Account for tracking the funds is established. RC Bali-Seminyak will release funds to NTA-I based on project progress reports, Annual field visits and Combined Donors visits. A dedicated bank account is in place for each party and the funds will be fully auditable- from Sponsor/ Host /NTA-I village recipient.
We have established a solid relationship, reviewed the MOU and other agreements to support the proposed Global Grant application with our partner, NTA.
The hospitality was outstanding; the meeting was very successful and set the relationship for a Host Rotary club in support of the proposed Global Grant.
Field Visit Mamamare November 2023.
The program was extensive, covering separate meetings to cover WASH programs, meet Ian Tena Village Head - Baobatung Tomas Alva Edison and the local Health clinic.
They have personally committed to the WASH project, as he can see the benefits to their community.
The opportunity to see, discuss and experience has no substitute to the personal experiences from an infield donor’s trip. It is important that future International Directors make this commitment.
The program was extensive, covering separate meetings to cover WASH programs, meet Ian Tena Village Head - Baobatung Tomas Alva Edison and the local Health clinic.
They have personally committed to the WASH project, as he can see the benefits to their community.
The opportunity to see, discuss and experience has no substitute to the personal experiences from an infield donor’s trip. It is important that future International Directors make this commitment.
“Teacher in a Box”
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This programme is expanding, with a major effort to provide a library of Indonesian language resources.
Most schools in Flores & West Timor don’t have internet accessibility. TIB provides a large volume of educational material from Primary, Secondary and some University resources. There is no expense to the school & includes Indonesian school curriculum and Story books in Bahasa Indonesia. We are current adding more copyright free content in Bahasa Indonesia and will soon add a package aimed at new mothers- “First 100 days” TIB Installed: 2022 1 Flores & 1 West Timor 2023 2 Flores & 2 West Timor |
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We are developing experience with these initial schools, and we will develop a larger project to roll-out TIB to many more schools. This will be undertaken by the incoming International Service Director - Andrew Little.
Overall, this was a challenging year. I appreciated the generous support from our committee members- Tony Makin, Tony Coote and Andrew Little. This coming year will be equally challenging. The Global Grant will require project management, and a best course for TIB needs selection. I look forward to supporting Andrew in his new role and accompanying the upcoming Donors Trip October 2024. Peter Stanton International Service Director. 2017-2024 |
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Our Application for a Global Grant has been approved
We are pleased to inform you that the Application for the Global Grant has been Approved !!
“WASH Project for Ian Tenna Village, Flores, Indonesia”
The project has a target for 70 Rain Water Tanks and 70 Wash Room Toilets
Included in the grant is a Comprehensive Hygiene Training package, aimed at understanding and behaviour change.
Our compliments to our partners- Rotary Club Bali Seminyak, who will be instrumental in the execution of the program (the Host club).
We appreciated the financial support of 7 Rotary Clubs: Hills - Kellyville, Kincumber, North Sydney Sunrise, Lane Cove, Daylesford, Beecroft, Queanbeyan, and Burley Griffin.
Our Co-operating Partner: Nusa Tenggara Association (NTA- Indonesia) expands on a long association and will be fundamental in delivery of training modules and providing on-ground support.
The global grant team has been invaluable in the preparation of the numerous documents and supporting material required.
“WASH Project for Ian Tenna Village, Flores, Indonesia”
The project has a target for 70 Rain Water Tanks and 70 Wash Room Toilets
Included in the grant is a Comprehensive Hygiene Training package, aimed at understanding and behaviour change.
Our compliments to our partners- Rotary Club Bali Seminyak, who will be instrumental in the execution of the program (the Host club).
We appreciated the financial support of 7 Rotary Clubs: Hills - Kellyville, Kincumber, North Sydney Sunrise, Lane Cove, Daylesford, Beecroft, Queanbeyan, and Burley Griffin.
Our Co-operating Partner: Nusa Tenggara Association (NTA- Indonesia) expands on a long association and will be fundamental in delivery of training modules and providing on-ground support.
The global grant team has been invaluable in the preparation of the numerous documents and supporting material required.
The Global Grant Team
