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Monday, 15 December 2014
Daily update of Witteklip MPC Renovations
Friday, 12 December 2014
Feedback & Strategic Planning 2014/2015
One of the final order of business for 2014 was to meet with the three community leaders, look back over 2014 and plan for 2015.
It was a really fruitful meeting, with lots of input, from both sides.
The main items raised by the community leaders were:
All parties in the room agreed that 2015 needed to be a year of "Action", where more was done and the project teams worked harder and took more initiative, than in 2015.
It was a really fruitful meeting, with lots of input, from both sides.
The main items raised by the community leaders were:
- 2014 was an incredible year, where a lot was accomplished
- Better teamwork and communication in 2015
- More initiatives launched in 2015
All parties in the room agreed that 2015 needed to be a year of "Action", where more was done and the project teams worked harder and took more initiative, than in 2015.
The meeting ended on a good note, with everyone excited about 2015.
Solar Entrepreneurs -Preparing the Future
Without wanting to lose the momentum generated during 2014, the project being run in conjunction with the Dutch Embassy was launched in December 2014.
The first phase of the project is to select and build the capacity of 15 Solar Entrepreneurs, who will then go out and sell household solar products, within their communities.
Thereafter, the entire group was trained on the installation, operation and technical aspects of a solar theft-proof roof light and a solar desk lamp.
The first phase of the project is to select and build the capacity of 15 Solar Entrepreneurs, who will then go out and sell household solar products, within their communities.
After a group of community members from Witteklip, Fitches Corner and Shamrock had gathered at the Witteklip MPC, the first session of entrepreneurial training was conducted.
Thereafter, the entire group was trained on the installation, operation and technical aspects of a solar theft-proof roof light and a solar desk lamp.
By way of an entrepreneurial survey, 15 individuals (3 from each community) were selected as solar entrepreneurs.
Each entrepreneur was given a start-up kit of products. Their duty is to sell these products over the next month, and then bring feedback with regards to their challenges, lessons learnt etc.
Numeracy Training -FSB
The Financial Service Board (FSB), visited the Witteklip Multi-Purpose Centre on the 10th December, to conduct training with all 3 communities.
This was a highly anticipated event, due to the nature of the topic covered and the need in the
communities.
This was a highly anticipated event, due to the nature of the topic covered and the need in the communities.
Budgeting was the major topic of the day, with all of the attendants being divided into four groups, in order to discuss and prepare their own budget. Most of the day was spent discussing this subject, with many rigorous debates and some really insightful ideas being proposed.
The communities learnt a lot about clothing accounts, loan sharks, saving and how to stretch the little you have, in order to cover your basic needs. They were also challenged on the subject of take-aways, in comparison to buying ingredients from the shop.
Other topics covered, which were also really beneficial were:
- Funeral policies and funeral cover
- Life after December -how to spend your money over December and January
- The importance of savings
- Consultation with family members
Wednesday, 3 December 2014
Tuesday, 2 December 2014
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