Contact-Information:

• Founder & CEO:
  Mr. Kiza Echisco
• Address: Kakuma Refugee Camp, Kenya
• Email Address: kizaechisco2018@gmail.com
• Phone number: +254716637256

Proposal Summary

Project Title:

Empowering Orphans and Vulnerable Children through Education, Feeding Programs, and Entrepreneurship in a Safe and Holistic Environment

Introduction:

Across many vulnerable communities especially in refugee settings like Kakuma Refugee Camp orphans and vulnerable children (OVCs) face extreme hardship due to the lack of access to education, food, emotional support, and a safe environment. This proposal outlines a comprehensive initiative to support OVCs by providing education, nutritious meals, entrepreneurship training, and a nurturing space with appropriate infrastructure, caregivers, mentors, and teachers.

Goal:

To create a sustainable and inclusive center where orphans and vulnerable children receive education, daily meals, entrepreneurial skills, emotional support, and safe accommodation that fosters personal growth and community engagement.

Key Objectives:

1. Educational Empowerment:

• Provide access to formal and informal education
• Develop life skills, literacy, and vocational training programs
• Employ qualified teachers and facilitators incorporate values-based education and psychosocial support

2. Feeding Program:

• Provide two nutritious meals per day
• Partner with local farmers and nutritionists for a sustainable food supply
• Establish a school kitchen and dining space

3. Entrepreneurship & Skills Training:

• Offer workshops in digital skills, agriculture, crafts, sewing, and permaculture
• Encourage self-reliance and long-term independence
• Create student-run micro-projects for practical learning

4. Infrastructure Development:

Dormitories: Safe sleeping facilities with hygiene support

• Classrooms and Learning Centers: Well-equipped spaces for academic and vocational education
• Dining Hall and Kitchen: For meals and social interaction
• Playgrounds and Green Spaces: For recreation and mental well-being
• Multipurpose Hall: For group discussions, counseling, cultural events, and peer bonding

5. Mentorship, Caregivers, and Support Staff:

• Recruit trained caregivers to provide 24/7 care
• Engage youth mentors to guide and inspire children
• Involve counselors to address trauma and emotional needs
• Include health workers to monitor and support children’s health

Target Beneficiaries:

• Orphans and vulnerable children aged 3-6 and 7-17

Teenage single mothers and displaced youth in host and refugee communities beneficiaries include families, guardians, and local community members

Expected Impact:

Short-Term: 6 months

• Increased school attendance and academic performance
• Improved nutrition and health
• Enhanced emotional well-being and safety

Long-Term: one (1) year

• Empowered youth are capable of sustaining themselves
• Reduced poverty and dependency cycles
• Stronger, more resilient communities

Location:

Kakuma Refugee Camp and surrounding vulnerable areas

Monitoring & Evaluation:

A robust M&E framework will track progress through monthly reports, student performance, health metrics, and community feedback.

Funding Needs:

We seek financial and in-kind support for:

• Infrastructure development
• Staff recruitment and salaries (teachers, caregivers, mentors and engineers)
• Food supply and equipment
• Learning materials and training tools

Operational and administrative costs 

Conclusion:

This initiative is more than a school or shelter it’s a sanctuary of hope and transformation for orphans and vulnerable children. With your partnership, we can build a future where every child is safe, educated, fed, and empowered to dream and thrive.

                                 

PROPOSAL BUDGET BREAK DOWN.

1. Infrastructure Development: €600,000

Category	Estimated cost €	Description
Dormitories (accommodation)	180,000	Land and Construction of safe sleep spaces for the children
Classrooms& training spaces	120,000	Classrooms, training halls, and a multipurpose hall
Dining hall &kitchen	80,000	Equipped with basic kitchen infrastructure
Playgrounds & green spaces	40,000	Outdoor recreational and social spaces
Sanitation &hygiene facilities	80,000	Toilets, bathing spaces, water tank
Solar power, battery, & basic equipment	50,000	Lighting, fans, backup power, computers or tablet
Furniture & bedding	50,000	Beds, desks, chairs, mattresses, etc.

2. Staff salaries & Support: €330,000

Items	Cost €	Description
Teachers (5 full time)	90,000	€18,000/ year each for 1 year
Caregivers (6 full time)	72,000	12,000/ year each
Counselors & social workers(2)	48,000	2 full-time support staff
Kitchen staff & cleaners (4)	36,000	4 support workers
Security & admin staff	36,000	3 support personnel
Mentorship program facilitation	48,000	Training and stipends for youth mentors

3. Feeding Program: €240,000

Items	Cost €	Description
Daily meals for 200 children	180,000	€2.50/day × 200 children × 12 months
Kitchen supplies & equipment	30,000	Cooking utensils, stoves, bulk storage, etc.
Nutritionist & monitoring	30,000	Regular checkups and food quality assessments

4. Education & Training Materials: €120,000

Items	Cost €	Description
Books, stationery, learning kits	30,000	For formal and informal education
Entrepreneurship tools & Equipment	40,000	Sewing machines, farm tools, digital devices
Permaculture & agriculture setup	30,000	Land prep, seeds, tools, training
Digital literacy Equipment	20,000	Laptop, tablet, projectors, internet access

5. Monitoring, Evaluation, & Administration: €90,000

Items	Cost €	Description
Monitoring & data tracking tools	20,000	M&E Software, reporting tools
Transportation & Logistics	30,000	Vehicle hire, outreach visits
Administrative Operations	40,000	Office supplies, printing, & communication

6. Contingency & Emergency fund: €120,000

Items	Cost €	Description
Unforeseen Costs & Inflation Buffer	120,000	8% of total budget

Grand Total: €1,500,000.