BUGEMA COMMUNITY CHILD BASED ORGANIZATION (BCCBO) UGANDA

WHO WE ARE

BACKGROUND

Bugema Community Child Based Organization (BCCBO) is a nonprofit–making Community Based Organization which was incepted in 2012 by Mutyaba Paul and Nalubula Abisagi, by then who were students at Bugema University pursuing Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work and Social Administration, after noticing, realizing, identifying and analyzing that there was a great need to help both vulnerable and disadvantaged children such as orphans, those with disabilities and those living with HIV/AIDS and other illnesses, to access better health care services, better nutrition and quality education, and to protect them from domestic violence, child labour and violation of their rights such as the right to life, education, health, food, play among others, and to nurture their talents through music dance and drama as well as games and sports.

Bugema Community Child Based Organization is fully registered with the Government of The Republic of Uganda with Certificate Number CD-017 2012.

OUR VISION

To Be A Modal Child Based Organization in the Whole Country.

OUR MISSION

We build families and cater for children in need and shape their future so that they may come out as citizens who can contribute to the well-being of the society.

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OUR AIM

To produce productive children who are healthy and literate for better performance in social, economic, political and spiritual activities in the future.

OUR CORE VALUES Social Justice and Empowerment Love Transparency Professionalism Confidentiality integrity

OUR MOTTO

We Serve For Better.

OUR ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Prof. M. Patrick Vice Chancellor Bugema University Mr. Busuulwa Joshua H.O.D Development Studies Bugema University Ms. Nakalembe Marketier /Public Relations Bugema University Dr. John Ebenezer Medical Doctor Bugema University Health Centre Ms. Namirembe Cate H.O.D Languages Department Bugema University Mr. Katamba Enock Lecturer Department of Social Work Bugema University Ms. Rachael Accountant Bugema University

ADMINISTRATION

Executive Chairperson Mutyaba Paul (BASWSA) Executive Vice Chairperson Kyoobe Roger (DIT) Treasurer Lillian Kansiime (BBA) Mobilizer /Field Officer Muhindo Stanley (BASWSA) Public Relations Nalubula Abisagi (BASWSA) General Secretary Namuleme Lydia Kisakye (BASWSA) Development Abigaba Dorothy (BDS) Chief Counselor Nankya Joan (BSCPHY)

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Kyomuhendo Collins Nabakooza Mary Angela Natsimbwa Abert

OUR LOCATION

Bugema Community Child Based Organization is located a long Gayaza- Zirobwe Road, in Busiika Local Council1, Kamira Parish, Kalagala Sub –County, Bamunanika County, Luwero District in Uganda.

COMMUNITIES WE SERVE

Bugema Community Busiika Community Senero Community Bunsule Community Namuganja Community Lukyamu Community Kitanda Community Nakafumu Community Busoke Community Kiwangula Community Kalungu Community Vvumba Community Kibanga Community Kamuli Community Kamira Community Kireka Community Mpigi Community Koko Community Kalagala Community.

OUR PROGRAMS

COMMUNITY HEALTH

Maternal and child Health

Home care and support for pregnant and nursing mothers in communities. Mobilization of mothers and children for immunization in accordance with the schedules

by the Ministry of Health Uganda. The mother –child transmission of HIV/AIDS prevention. HIV/AIDS Testing and Counseling for mothers and children in communities.

Nutrition

Nutrition of children and other community people living with HIV/AIDS. Nutrition of children and other community people with special needs. Production of dense foods in communities to feed those with HIV/AIDS. Food classes and their nutrients.

HIV/AIDS

Home care and support for children living with HIV/AIDS HIV Testing and Counseling. Management of HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections in communities. Distribution of condoms among adolescents and adults. Encouraging abstinence from sex until marriage among adolescents. Practical demonstration on how HIV is spread and how can be prevented through Video

shows. Practical demonstration on the use of ARVs among community members. Supply of mosquito- treated nets to HIV/AIDS infected children. Training of parents and guardians in home care and support for people living with

HIV/AIDS. Formation of HIV/AIDS Peer Clubs in schools. Circulation of HIV/AIDS Magazines in Schools and Public Places.

Family Planning

Family Planning Counseling Practical demonstrations on the use of contraceptives Community sensitization and education on family planning Reproductive Health

Primary Health Care (PHC)

Supplying of plastic containers and digging of rubbish pits in communities for proper waste disposal.

Supplying of plastic containers and bottles to communities for storage of drinking water. Supplying of mosquito nets to communities in an effort to prevent the spread of malaria. Training of communities in management of common conditions. Supplying of domestic tools such as slashers and rakes to community people to clear

bushes around their homes. Training of communities in first aid giving.

COMMUNITY EDUCATION

Adult education through computer training, reading and writing. Education for children with special needs. Vocational skills such as jewelry making, hair dressing, candle and soap making, art and

craft design, juice making among others. Training of communities in income generating projects using small pieces of land such as

poultry rearing, bee keeping, vegetable growing, mushroom growing and rabbit rearing.

CHILD PROTECTION AND SAFETY

Advocacy for safe motherhood in communities. Advocacy and lobbying for children with disabilities. Protection of children from domestic violence in communities. Advocacy and lobbying for children living with HIV/AIDS. Observation, promotion and protection of children’s rights in communities.

TALENT DISCOVERY AND DEVELOPMENT

Training of children in music, dance and drama. Training of children in football Training of children in netball Training of children in volleyball Training of children in basket ball Training of children in judo Training of children in beach soccer Training of children in table tennis Training of children in badminton Training of children in hockey Training of children in pool table Training of children in high jump Training of children in long jump

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Proper disposal of wastes in communities using rubbish pits and containers. Provision of tree seedlings to communities for both reaforestation and afforestation. Training of communities in appropriate and proper natural resource utilization and

conservation especially the wet lands. Community sensitization on wild life conservation. Training of communities in disaster management skills.

OUR PARTNERS

Community Health Workers (CHWs) Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs) Village Health Teams (VHTs) Community Leaders (CLs) Community Volunteers (CVs) Community Counselors (CCs) Religious Leaders (RLs) Cultural Leaders (CLs) Other Local Authorities

CURRENTLY PROPOSED COMMUNITY PROJECTS

Construction of a school for children with special needs.

Construction of hospital to address health needs in communities. Purchasing of an ambulance for helping in emergency situations and condition among

community people.

OUR ACHIEVEMENTS

We have trained parents and guardians in Home Care and Support for children/people living with HIV/AIDS and Management of HIV/ AIDS Opportunistic infections.

We supplied tree seedlings to communities to address environmental protection. We supplied plastic containers to communities for garbage disposal in an effort to

promote sanitation, and hygiene and environmental protection in communities. We carried out community education and sensitization on family planning and practical

demonstration on contraceptive use. We trained community people in appropriate and proper natural resource utilization and

conservation especially the wetlands. We trained communities in domestic violence prevention against children. We have trained children in various sports and game to help the nurture their talents. We have distributed HIV/AIDS Magazines in schools and other public places. We gave out relies items to needy children in communities. We have formed HIV/AIDS Peer Clubs in school. We supplied cartoons of condoms among adolescents and adults in communities to

prevent the spread of HIV.

HOW TO HELP US

You can help us by choosing from our programs below

School construction for children with needs in communities. Sponsor a child. Hospital construction for improving health status of communities. Purchasing of an ambulance for helping communities with emergency situations and

conditions. Sponsoring a child to attain quality education. Nutrition of children with HIV/AIDS and disabilities in communities. Talent discovery and development among children in communities. Child safety and protection in communities. Primary health care promotion in communities. HIV/AIDS prevention in communities. Volunteering with us. Maternal and Child Health promotion in communities. Reproductive Health program in communities. Medical Supplies Assistance.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Bugema Community Child Based Organization (BCCBO)

P.O. BOX75214, Kampala –Uganda.

Telephone:

+256773418383/ +256773149896/ +2567831000012

Email: bccobUganda@yahoo.com

Website: www.bucobco.com

BUGEMA COMMUNITY CHILD BASED ORGANIZATION (BCCBO) PROPOSED BUDGET FOR CONSTRUCTING A SCHOOL FOR 4000 CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS IN UGANDA

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

There are a number of problems which children with special needs face in various rural communities in Uganda. In our interaction, needs assessment and consultation with community members of Bugema and other 17 neighboring communities in Kamira parish, Kalagala Sub- County Bamunanika County, Luwero District in Uganda, we realized, noticed, identified and analyzed that the most pressing problem affecting such children is illiteracy. 76% of these children in rural communities do not go to school; they remain at home all the time because the current education system in Uganda does not cater for such children. This has increased illiteracy among children with special needs especially in rural communities. The problem is caused by a number of factors such as:

1. The current education system in Uganda does not cater for children with special needs especially in rural communities. These children remain at home all the time. Hence increased illiteracy among them.

2. Most of such children come from poor families, therefore their parents, relatives and guardians can take them to available schools in other areas.

3. Increasing number of children with special needs in communities which exceed available services in some areas.

4. Lack of social support for such children from communities, and relevant sources.

The consequences of the problem are:

1. Deprivation of the society of future professionals.2. Increased ignorance among children with special needs especially in rural communities.3. Increased crimes among such children in an attempt of finding means of survival.4. Poor living standards among such children especially in rural communities.

The construction of a school to offer special education for 4000 children with special needs in Kamira Parish, Kalagala Sub County, Bamunanika County, Luwero District in Uganda and fully equip it with modern library and computer laboratory will fully provide sustainable solution to the problem.

The main goal of this project is to improve the quality of life of children with special needs in rural communities in Uganda through provision of special education.

The objectives of the project are:

1. To provide special quality education for children with special needs in communities in Uganda.2. To reduce illiteracy among children with special needs in communities by 55% from present 76% to

21 % through provision of special education3. To equip children with special needs with skills which will enable them to earn a living in the future?4. To produce productive children who are literate for better performance in social, spiritual, political

and economic activities in the future.

BUGEMA COMMUNITY CHILD BASED ORGANIZATION (BCCBO) PROJECT

What is the project about?

The project is about construction of a school for 4000 children with special needs in Kamira Parish, Kalagala Sub County, Bamunanika County, Luwero District in Uganda.

What problem / need is the project addressing?

There are a number of problems which children with special needs face in various rural communities in Uganda. In our interaction, needs assessment and consultation with community members of Bugema and other 17 neighboring communities in Kamira parish, Kalagala Sub- County Bamunanika County, Luwero District in Uganda, we realized, noticed, identified and analyzed that the most pressing problem affecting such children is illiteracy. 76% of these children in rural communities do not go to school; they remain at home all the time because the current education system in Uganda does not cater for such children. This has increased illiteracy among children with special needs especially in rural communities.

Therefore, there is an urgent need to address this problem through provision of special education for children with special needs in communities.

What is the cause of the problem?

The problem is caused by a number of factors as shown below:

5. The current education system in Uganda does not cater for children with special needs especially in rural communities. These children remain at home all the time. Hence increased illiteracy among them.

6. Most of such children come from poor families, therefore their parents, relatives and guardians can take them to available schools in other areas.

7. Increasing number of children with special needs in communities which exceed available services in some areas.

8. Lack of social support for such children from communities, and relevant sources.

What are the consequences of the problem to the victims and the communities at large?

5. Deprivation of the society of future professionals.

6. Increased ignorance among children with special needs especially in rural communities.7. Increased crimes among such children in an attempt of finding means of survival.8. Poor living standards among such children especially in rural communities.

What can be done to solve the problem?

The construction of a school to offer special education for 4000 children with special needs in Kamira Parish, Kalagala Sub County, Bamunanika County, Luwero District in Uganda and fully equip it with modern library and computer laboratory will fully provide sustainable solution to the problem.

What is the project goal?

The main goal of this project is to improve the quality of life of children with special needs in rural communities in Uganda through provision of special education.

What are the objectives of the project?

5. To provide special quality education for children with special needs in communities in Uganda.

6. To reduce illiteracy among children with special needs in communities by 55% from present 76% to 21 % through provision of special education

7. To equip children with special needs with skills which will enable them to earn a living in the future?

8. To produce productive children who are literate for better performance in social, spiritual, political and economic activities in the future.

Who are direct beneficiaries from project?

The direct beneficiaries will be children and youth with special needs in Kamira Parish, Kalagala Sub County, Bamunanika County, Luwero District as well as other children from other parts of the country (Uganda).

Who are indirect beneficiaries from the project?

The indirect beneficiaries will be all parents, relatives and guardians of the benefiting children, community people, social workers, health workers, councilor, project staff, donors, community leaders among others.

IMPLEMENTATION PLAN

NAME OF PROJECT

PROJECT ACTIVITIES

RESPONSIBLE PERSON /TEAM

Construction of a school to offer special education for 4000 children with special needs in Kamira Parish, Kalagala Sub County, Bamunanika County, Luwero District in Uganda.

Carrying out visibility study.

Bugema Community Child Based Organization (BCCBO) Staff (Uganda).

Mobilizing funds. BCCBO Staff.Purchase of land for school and other facilities.

Board Of Trustees, Executive Chairperson and Treasurer.

Clearance of the construction site.

BCCBO Staff, community members, community leaders, parents, relatives and guardians of the benefiting children.

Buying land. Board Of Trustees, Executive Chairperson and Treasurer.

Acquiring civil engineers

Board Of Trustees, Executive Chairperson and Treasurer.

Procurement of materials, equipment and supplies.

Executive Chairperson and Treasurer.

Involving community members

Project staff.

Construction work begins

Project staff.

Monitoring and evaluation

Board Of Trustees, Executive Chairperson and Treasurer and Donors.

Project completion report.

Executive Chairperson and Treasurer.

IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE

Sensitization will be carried out to seek support from community members in mobilizing available suitable resources for the construction of the school for children with special needs in Kamira Parish, Kalagala Sub County, Bamunanika County, Luwero District in Uganda. Other institutions such as schools and churches will be visited to sell project idea to them.

On identification, mobilization and gathering resources, an invitation for the general meeting will be done, in the meeting; a date for starting construction work will be set.

PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY

Project activities will be carried out in Kamira Parish, Kalagala Sub County, Bamunanika County, Luwero District in Uganda. The project activities will involve families, individuals, groups, community leaders, churches, schools and other community members.

CONCLUSION

This project outlines the main issues surrounding children with special needs in Uganda; due to the current education system in Uganda which does not cater for children with special needs especially in rural communities. That these children remain at home all the time, hence increased illiteracy among them, also most of such children come from poor families, therefore their parents, relatives and guardians can take them to available schools in other areas, Increasing number of children with special needs in communities which exceed available services in some areas and Lack of social support for such children from communities, and relevant sources.

PROPOSED BUDGET FOR CONSTUCTION OF A SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS IN KAMIRA PARISH, KALAGALA SUB COUNTY, BAMUNANIKA COUNTY, LUWERO DISTRICT IN UGANDA

Item Description Ug. Shs US$Land surveying and buying

4 acres of land@ 20,000,000

80,000,000

Sub total 80,000,000 32,000

Constructing materialsBricks 800,000 @ 200 160,000,000Stones 300 trips @ 120,000 36,000,000Sand 300 trips @ 120,000 36,000,000Hard core 300 trips @ 120,000 36,000,000Cement 15,000 bags@ 30,000 450,000,000Iron bars 2000 iron bars@

20,00020,000,000

Water for construction 10 tanks @ 300,000 3,000,000Ventilators 4,000@1,000 4,000,000Timber 20,000 timber @

10,000200,000,000

Nails 2,000 kgs @ 8,000 16,000,000Iron sheets 8,000 iron sheets@

50,000400,000,000

Metallic windows 300 windows@ 250,000

75,000,000

Window glasses 3,600 glasses @ 30,000

108,000,000

Metallic doors 80 @ 500,000 40,000,000Wooden doors 30 @ 250,000 7,500,000Lime 300 bags @ 20,000 6,000,000Paint 50 jericans @ 250,000 12,500,000Plastic pipes 80 pipes@ 25,000 2,000,000Metallic pipes 80 pipes @ 30,000 2,400,000Labour cost 200,000,000 200,000,000Sub total 1,814,400,000 725,760

EquipmentWheel chairs 200 wheel chairs @

500,000100,000,000

Photocopier 1 photocopier @ 2,000,000

2,000,000

Sub total 102,000,000 40,800

FacilitiesStand by generator 1@ 50,000,000 50,000,000Water tank 1@ 20,000,000 20,000,000School clinic 25,000,000 25,000,000Games and sports ground

25,000,000 25,000,000

School library 50,000,000School computer laboratory

100,000,000 100,000,000

Internet 20,000,000 20,000,000Sub total 240,000,000 96,000furnitureOffice chairs 30 chairs @ 400,000 12,000,000Office desks 10 office desks @

100,0001,000,000

Office tables 7 office tables @ 400,000

2800,000

Classroom chairs 500@ 250,000 125,000,000Sub total 140,800,000 56,320

Grant total 2,377,200,000 950,880

Job description

Executive Chairperson will be responsible for:

1. Tracking project progress and producing regular status reports.2. Ensuring that all project activities are carefully monitored. 3. Maintaining regular contacts with stakeholders.4. Managing the project team5. Resolving all conflicts promptly6. Helping in making decisions at all levels to achieve project objectives.7. Delivering the expected outcomes at each stage on time and budget.8. Shall be a co signatory to organization’s bank account.

Project Staff will be responsible for:

1. Coordinating all project activities including logistics required.2. Supervising and monitoring the construction work 3. Helping in mobilizing all community members, community leaders and other institutions

for active participation in the construction of school for children with special needs.

Treasurer will be responsible for:

1. Ensuring proper handling of finances of the project.2. Paying all the monies into the bank.3. Issuing receipts for every amount of money received by the organization for the

establishment of the project.4. Keeping the duplicate pay- in slips in proper date order so that the entries may be checked

later, with pass book or statement provided by the bank.5. Paying all accounts.6. Maintaining a file of accounts and relating receipts for record and audit purposes7. Ensuring that all cheques are signed strictly in accordance with authorities given in the

organization’s constitution. 8. Presenting details of payments to the Executive Committee for approval before they are

made.9. Being the principle signatory to the organization’s bank account.

Mobilizer will be responsible for:

1. Acting as a link between the project and the community.2. Creating public awareness of the project activities.3. Helping in soliciting for funds from sponsors and well-wishers.4. Identifying sources of information resource and organizing for their application.

Secretary will be responsible for:

1. Handling and managing all correspondences in relation to the project.2. Maintaining the petty cash.3. Providing secretarial support from time to time as may be required.4. Helping in coordinating project activities.5. Ensuring that all records and documents of the organization and project are properly kept

WE SERVE FOR BETTER!