OLPCorps Gettysburg College South Africa: Difference between revisions
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''Team Gettysburg'' <br /> |
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| Flights |
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| $6,598 |
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| 2 * Washington DC to Kigali to Grahamstown<br /> |
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2 * Grahamstown to DC<br /> |
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(The 3rd group member will already be in Grahamstown) |
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| Travel Insurance |
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| $210 |
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| For 3 members |
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| Visas |
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| $0 |
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| Free for entry less than 90 days |
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| Vaccinations/ Medication |
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| $450 |
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| Malaria medication for 3 members |
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| Food |
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| $1,500 |
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| For 3 members |
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| Accommodation |
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| $880 |
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| At a lower rate, as we will live with community members |
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| row 2, cell 3 |
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| Local Travel |
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| $200 |
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| Gas and local transportation |
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| Total for Gettysburg Team |
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| '''$9,838''' |
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''Needs for Local Community'' <br /> |
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| Internet Access and Electricity | $700 |
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| Setting up internet access, with an initial 6 months of subscriptions and also help with the local partners’ electricity bills. We will determine progress after this juncture. |
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| 3 Additional XOs |
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| $597 |
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| 3 more laptops, for 103 children in all |
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| School Supplies |
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| $300 |
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| Materials for activities with the children |
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| Miscellaneous Expenses |
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| $500 |
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| For emergency needs |
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| Total for Local Community |
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| '''$2,097''' |
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Total Funds Required |
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In-Kind Support $1,935 From donations and grants through Gettysburg College, such as the Karl Mattson Service Grant |
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OLPCorps Africa Grant $10,000 Budget to be invested into sustaining the program |
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TOTAL $11,935 |
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==Longevity of Project: == |
==Longevity of Project: == |
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Revision as of 01:04, 31 March 2009
Team:
Aimee George '09: Double major in Political Science & Globalization Studies. Double Minor in Peace and Justice Studies & Philosophy. Spent July-December 2007 on her semester abroad at Rhodes University in Grahamstown, South Africa.
Megan Graham '09: Double Major in Globalization Studies & Health Sciences. Spent July-Novemter 2007 on her semester abroad in Kampala, Uganda.
Anna Springer '09: Major in Sociology. Spent July-December 2007 on her semester abroad at Rhodes University in Grahamstown, South Africa.
Gettysburg Alum presently at Rhodes University, Grahamstown:
Stephanie Bonnes '07: Pursuing graduate degree in International Relations.
Andrew Stinson '07: Pursuing graduate degree in International Relations.
Location:
Grahamstown, South Africa. Located in the eastern cape.
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Participating Institutions:
Gettysburg College, Pennsylvania, USA. -- Center for Public Service
Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa -- Centre for Social Development
Communities Served:
St. Mary's Daycare & Community Centre: 87 children from the township, 70 of whom are ages 6-12
Mariya uMama weThemba : 16 children from the township, 11 of whom are from the ages 6-12
Languages Spoken:
English is primarily used in Grahamstown. Afrikaans and Xhosa are the other widely spoken languages in the area
Timeframe:
School will be in session during project implementation
Project Summary:
More to come!
Please visit our OLPC wiki page for more information!
Budget:
Team Gettysburg
| Flights | $6,598 | 2 * Washington DC to Kigali to Grahamstown 2 * Grahamstown to DC |
| Travel Insurance | $210 | For 3 members |
| Visas | $0 | Free for entry less than 90 days |
| Vaccinations/ Medication | $450 | Malaria medication for 3 members |
| Food | $1,500 | For 3 members |
| Accommodation | $880 | At a lower rate, as we will live with community members |
| row 2, cell 1 | row 2, cell 2 | row 2, cell 3 |
| Local Travel | $200 | Gas and local transportation |
| Total for Gettysburg Team | $9,838 |
Needs for Local Community
| $700 | Setting up internet access, with an initial 6 months of subscriptions and also help with the local partners’ electricity bills. We will determine progress after this juncture. | |
| 3 Additional XOs | $597 | 3 more laptops, for 103 children in all |
| School Supplies | $300 | Materials for activities with the children |
| Miscellaneous Expenses | $500 | For emergency needs |
| Total for Local Community | $2,097 |
Total Funds Required
In-Kind Support $1,935 From donations and grants through Gettysburg College, such as the Karl Mattson Service Grant
OLPCorps Africa Grant $10,000 Budget to be invested into sustaining the program
TOTAL $11,935