Upload
matt-loewen
View
230
Download
0
Tags:
Embed Size (px)
DESCRIPTION
KFB Annual Report / Profile for 2010
Citation preview
REPORT FOR STAKEHOLDERS
King’s Foundation BotswanaAnnual Report 2010
Presented by The King’s FoundationNovember 2010
“I am very happy about the continuing
development of King’s Foundation in
Botswana and I look forward to seeing
increasing numbers of children and youth
benefit from the efforts of local leadership.”
Richard Holmes, CEO The King’s Foundation UK
Foreword
3
Since 1992 the King’s Foundation has been working to positively influence the lives of children and young people in Botswana,
and everyone involved with the wider King’s family sees our mission as a privilege as we seek to work globally to make a difference.
We are hugely encouraged by the increasing local sustainability of our work in Botswana. From the humble beginning of a UK team of volunteers running a holiday sports programme in Old Naledi to the fully established, registered and locally managed organisation that works throughout Botswana today, there is much to celebrate.
Our work, however, is ongoing and the need for positive programmes and role-modelling has never been more important as children and young people face an increasing variety of distractions and temptations that prevent them from reaching their potential. Now more than ever, we need to raise leaders of good character and we are confident that our work will play a critical role is doing this in Botswana.
Richard Holmes, CEO The King’s Foundation UK
King’s Foundation plays an important role in the lives of children that feel like there is nothing to look forward
to. I have seen King’s Foundation transform hopelessness into hope; then into excitement for the prospect of the future. King’s Foundation has done well to empower children.I enjoy serving on the board of King's Botswana because it is something that I strongly believe changes lives of people and adds value to their outlook on life.
Jillian Sigamoney, Chair The King’s Foundation Botswana
Executive Summary
4
In recent years the government of Botswana has vocalized concern over the deteriorating social values in the country, both traditional
and Christian. It has urged, in this regard, the necessity to address such problems as domestic violence, rape, child abuse and youth indiscipline.
It’s widely accepted that children that engage in regular physical activity are more likely to develop into healthy and responsible adults. The school holidays and after school hours are times when children and young people can lack structure and purpose, often leading to negative behaviour and habits.
Following successful programmes in 2008 and 2009, The King’s Foundation engaged in various activities, ranging from school rallies focused on health risks associated with substance abuse and sexual promiscuity, to regular community sports outreach initiatives targeting Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVCs). All of our programmes are designed to provide structure and positive activity in a safe environment and to see young people reach their full potential in life.
This report has been prepared by King’s Foundation personnel for project partners to describe for them the service that’s been provided and the measured outcomes via qualitative and quantitative feedback from various stakeholders.
Income breakdown2010 Charitable Income
In- Country grants
International support
King’s Camps
Other
25%62%
10%
3%
Decreased Dependence on International Support
5
Over the last three years (2008-2010) our charitable income has increased by 65%. This has allowed us to conduct more programmes and engage more children. International support now represents 25% of our total charitable income as opposed to 75% in 2008.
6
Key Statistics
Non-state Actors Capacity Building Programme
Department of Social Services
Non-state Actors Capacity Building Programme
PSI Botswana
We were able to extend the
reach of our Leadership Training
Initiative and Community
Outreach Programmes to
include rural communities
throughout the country.
Has provided stability to our
King’s Camps project this year.
We strengthened our relatively
new Behavioural Change
Initiative called “Impact”.
Our team conducts one-on-
one sessions with community
leaders, small group sessions
with youth groups and church /
school rallies.
475leaders trained
12, 600 children reached
50 local coaches provided with
part-time employment,
450child places on our holiday
activity camps
20 rookie coaches trained
114 church leaders
attended sensitization workshops
327one-on-one sessions with
different individuals
1 438youth engaged in group
sessions
3 240 people reached through rallies
Batswana youth are facing increased pressures and struggle with alcohol and drug abuse, irresponsible sexual
behaviour etc. Given our ability to connect with youth and work closely with a wide range of organizations in Botswana over the years, we began to incorporate a “Behavioural Change” component to our work.
This componet is carried out by tbe ‘Impact’ team, whose goal is to see individuals making better decisions for themselves, see lives transformed, to motivate youth to recognize their God-given self-worth and be positive role models in their communities.
Our Impact team desires to have a real impact in people’s lives and see individuals reach their full potential by choosing to live lives that are not controlled by promiscuous sexual behaviour or addicted to alcohol.
Our Impact Team
We are often asked why we call this segment of
our overall work “Impact”, when the commonly
used terminology for such initiatives in Botswana
is “Behavioural Change”.
Education and awareness in matters of substance abuse and sexual behaviour do much in combating behaviours that contribute to the HIV and AIDS pandemic in our country. But we believe that the only way for an individual’s life to be truly ‘impacted’ and realize long term behavioural change is through a relationship with Jesus Christ and living out moral standards as prescribed in the Bible.
7
Leadership Training
Our leadership training programmes and follow up visits provide practical methods of engaging children, and
offer support to organizations in rural areas. Our presence is most welcomed by organizations that feel under-resourced and overlooked for whatever reason. We not only equip groups with necessary skills, but we also encourage individuals, who are actually carrying out programmes, to continue to be diligent in their efforts.
Our commitmentThe King’s Foundation is committed to developing
leaders and strengthening organizations that can in
turn work with and develop children in Botswana
on a regular basis.
In 2010 we conducted 15 separate leadership
workshops throughout the country. Delegates who
attended our workshops represented no less than 70
different child-focused organizations.
List of places visited in 2010
8
“King’s Foundation is indeed a resourceful
organization in the development of youth
leaders through sports.”
Chris K. Moseki Assistant District AIDS Coordinator, Sowa
“The programme is the best we know of
in Botswana and is bringing all kinds of
opportunities to individuals who would
not otherwise have the chance to become
involved in sports and games.”
Stella Rundle Director, Supa-Ngwao Museum Centre
Gaborone Francistown Letlhakane/Orapa
Maokane Sowa Ghanzi
Notwane Maun Mathangwane
Dukwi Tonota Mogapi
Mosojane Okavango Mantshwabise
Bokaa Palapye Mabutsane
10
Our aim is to provide a quality service for working parents, to employ local coaches, and to inspire and motivate children so that sport is enjoyable and rewarding, whatever their ability.
We work hard to ensure that every child who attends King’s Camps progresses, whether that be developing confidence and independence, learning a new skill, or understanding the benefits of an active lifestyle.
Children of all abilities find King’s Camps absolutely the best way to spend their holidays and many come back year after year.
About King’s Camps
King’s Camps is the UK’s leading provider of sport and activity camps for children, and has been operating
in Botswana since 2006. King’s Camps use dynamic, fun and rewarding activity sessions, as well as competitions, themes and prizes to create a great week for children aged 4-17 years.
King’s Camps is dedicated to providing high quality sport and activity day camps that will have a positive impact on children from all walks of life, offering hundreds of children the chance to develop and have fun in a healthy, positive and safe environment.
Our activity camp sessions are dynamic, energetic and fun, ensuring that children of all interests and abilities have an awesome time and enjoy all the sports and activities they love.
13
About The King’s Foundation
The King’s Foundation Botswana is a
Botswana registered charitable company
established in 2002 to develop children
through sport. Based on Christian values, we work
with children and young people across the social
spectrum and in a variety of settings throughout
Botswana. We believe that sport gives children the
opportunity to develop into mature, responsible
adults and we ensure that our programmes are
fun and enjoyable as well as having structure and
purpose.
Our regular community outreach programmes use
sport to develop young people’s physical, emotional
and spiritual capacities that they may grow to full
maturity as individuals and members of society. We
use our expertise and experience to enhance the
work of other well known organizations that have
responsibility for children. We enjoy partnering
with organizations that specialize in specific
educational areas: healthy living, HIV/AIDS
prevention, psycho-social and emotional trauma
etc., so that the children under our care receive the
best possible support.
We already are impacting large numbers of
young people living in underprivileged areas
of Botswana. Our programmes provide a
consistently safe place for children to have fun,
connect with trusted youth volunteer coaches,
and learn valuable life lessons. Older youth
volunteers are being empowered, given purpose
and beginning to receive part-time employment
through our growing number of income-
generating initiatives and project associates.
Entire communities are impacted as children and
youth are being kept busy and being equipped
with skills necessary for becoming responsible
individuals who contribute to society. Our
programmes have facilitated unity and a sense
of pride as we link with like-minded institutions
and involve community stakeholders in our
initiatives.
14
Schedule for 2011
The King’s Foundation is committed to providing community outreach programmes for Orphans and Vulnerable
Children, leadership development training for youth-leaders and child-focused organizations throughout the country, school holiday activities for children of all backgrounds, and positive role modeling interventions combating the spread of HIV and AIDS in Botswana.
Monitoring and Evaluation trips are presently being carried out to sites where we have conducted leadership workshops throughout the year. In various villages we have left sets of sports equipment so that regular programmes for children can take place. It is important to monitor progress of such partners and evaluate how resources are being used.
Meetings with key project partners and stakeholders are taking place as we attempt to identify weaknesses in our overall delivery and, agree on improvements for all of our initiatives in 2011. Strategic partnership agreements with other like-minded organizations and potential financial donors are being discussed and finalized.
These past few years have seen our credibility as an organization increase. We know this because we have had respected organizations request our assistance in equipping social workers representing districts throughout the country with additional skills to engage the children under their care. Local government bodies have also called upon our services during National health campaign launches.
Due to this success, there is the knowledge, will, and resolve to continue to develop all of our services further (King’s Camps, Impact and Outreach). In this way we will have an influence on Botswana to the greatest extent.
Our charitable mission and conviction is to make a difference in children’s lives by providing high quality, positive experiences and living out Christ-like characteristics in everything we do. We believe that by working alongside partners like the Department of Social Services, we are delivering our mission and meeting a national need. We look forward to serving Botswana and developing future leaders that will positively impact it’s future as a country over the coming years.
Matt Loewen, Country DirectorThe King’s Foundation Botswana
15
The King’s Foundation would like to thank the following *people for their co-operation and support in delivering our programmes in 2010.
* The names are in no particular order
Masego Thamaku, National CoordinatorAmy Amico, US Peace Corps Volunteer
Ark n’ Mark Trust
John Curtin, VolunteerMike Krause, US Peace Corps Volunteer
Mother Theresa Resource Center
Mike McCarthy, PrincipalKevin Hambidge, Principal
Northside Primary SchoolClifton Primary School
Olemme Lekgoko, Chief M&E OfficerRatanang Ngwako Balisi, NGO Coordinator
Department of Social Services
Ophana Mathumo, District AIDS CoordinatorKetshepile Nthomiwa, Assistant District AIDS Coordinator
Francistown District Administration
Getinet Gadena, Grants ExpertOrison Chaponda, Assistant Grants Expert
Non-State Actors Capacity Building Programme
Yvonne Kgwarae, Training and Quality Assurance Coordinator
Beauty Mogasha, Senior Coordinator Programme MgtGaone Tidimane, Finance Assistant
PSI Botswana
Jillian Sigamoney, KFB Board MemberPeter Bell, KFB Board MemberMike Mafa, KFB Board Member
Baratang HoldingsChurch for All Nations/SeaproBank of Botswana
Allan & Lindy Rootsey, PastorDesmond Henry, PastorVincent Katongo, PastorMartha Mungure, PastorMoatlhodi Matala, PastorFrank Nubuasah, Bishop
The Rock ChurchOpen Baptist ChurchRestoration ChurchNew Covenant ChurchCommunity ChurchCatholic Vicariate of Francistown
Ghaddrah Gonzalez, VolunteerGirish Ramakrishna, CEOJames Ewane, Branch ManagerMoshia Moalusi, CoordinatorSusan Nyeko, DirectorMelanie Quinn, MissionaryRon Fish, Retired Bank Manager
Happy Home Old-NalediBotswana Cricket AssociationEnvironmental Heritage FoundationI AM SpecialWoman of DestinyMennonite MinistriesDeaf Center/Rotary Club
The King’s FoundationPlot 5083 Ext.10Gaborone, BotswanaPO Box AC 107 ACH
Tel/Fax +267 3951239
Registered Company No. CO2008/4484
www.botswana.kingsfoundation.orgwww.botswana.kingscamps.org
Matt Loewen – Country [email protected]
Diana Mberengwa – King’s Camps [email protected]
Darius Chiseni – Outreach [email protected]
Bazwadzi Kenosi – Impact Team [email protected]
Contact Information forThe King’s Foundation