Glory of Hope Orphanage Center Wolaita, Ethiopia

Project Proposal

By Yassin Gunta:

Seattle, WA
March, 2012
1. Project Background
Ethiopia is a country of 82million people according to the census result of
2010. The demographic structure of the country reflects the country is
burdened with huge population of children. About 48% of the population is in
the age category of 0-14. If this added to the category of population in the age
15-29 which ranks 29% of the population when added becomes 77% of the
population. The demographic structure becomes a wide base pyramid. This
shows the high dependency ratio in the nation.

Children’s fundamental rights remain a major challenge in Ethiopia. Poverty

deprives children in their early years of life to adequate food, clean water, and
medicine. Preliminary results from the 2000 Ethiopia Demographic and Health
Survey (DHS 2001) indicate roughly that:
• one out of every 20 children born alive die in their first month of life
• one out of ten die before reaching their first birthday
• one out of six die before reaching their fifth birthday

The major diseases affecting children under-five, such as acute respiratory

infection, diarrheal diseases, measles, malaria and malnutrition are responsible for
70 per cent of childhood morbidity and mortality.

Diarrheal disease that could be treated with simple solution accounts to about
46 per cent and acute respiratory infections to 24 per cent of under-five mortality.

Measles is one of the major childhood illnesses. Measles-related cases fatality

rates range from 3-5 per cent in normal circumstances and 15-20 per cent during
outbreaks

Malaria prevalent in 75 per cent of the country represents another important

threat to children’s rights to survival and health. It accounts for seven per cent of
diagnoses for under-ones visiting outpatient departments. It is also estimated that
only 20 per cent of under-fives who experience malaria episodes come into contact
with the existing clinics.
Malnutrition is associated with poverty, household food insecurity and inadequate
care of children.

Malnutrition weakens children's ability to resist attacks of the infectious

diseases. It also has a negative impact on children's cognitive development. Fifty
two per cent of children in Ethiopia are stunted, 11 per cent suffers from wasting,
and 47 per cent suffer from severe and moderate underweight. 15 per cent of
infants are with low birth weight. Low birth weight closely associated with
maternal nutrition.

Ethiopia is a land of great physical diversity, with altitudes ranging from 116
meters below sea level, in the Danakil Depression, to 4,620 meters at the Africa’s
fourth highest peak, Ras Dashen.
Ethiopia ranks 30th in the world in under-five mortality rate. One third of the
populations survive on less that 1 USD a day. Ethiopia is a country of many ethnic
groups speaking different languages or dialects. The population is close to 85
million.

Children in Ethiopia are orphaned as a result of HIV/AIDS. This has

increased the number of child-household family and the burden of the elderly
particularly the grandparents and community. Ethiopia has the largest HIV/AIDS
infected population in the world next to India and South Africa. There are some
estimates that reflect the emergence of parentless generation in Ethiopia. The
social vies related to this is great and it is clearly reflected currently in the streets
of different cities where it has become customary to see child prostitutes, large
number of homeless children, and young rural urban migrants. The burden of
taking care of young siblings has become the day to day duty of the children
between the age of 12 and fourteen. There are few non-profit organizations that
focus on a combined strategy to address the problems of orphan children.
Children working and living on the street are vulnerable to the danger of
contracting diseases like sexually transmitted diseases, HIV/AIDS and other acute
and chronic health problems. Girls are even at a greater risk, they are exposed to
rape, sexual assault, pregnancy and prostitution. Children are also victims of
harmful practices such as circumcision, abduction and early marriage, physical
punishment and labor exploitation. Access to basic and quality education and
educational materials in Ethiopia is generally low. This affects the cognitive
development of the child in the early years of life and beyond.

Female enrollment/attendance compared to male is low. This hinders the

development and life style of the child and the youth in particular, the family and
the society at large forming a vicious circle of ignorance and stagnation. Children
in Ethiopia die from childhood diseases that could easily be prevented through
immunization and basic health services.
 Access to clean water and sanitation facilities are inadequate. Malnutrition
affects a large portion of the population. Children in particular are highly affected
by malnutrition. The early life of children in Ethiopia is mostly rural-
based. Only16 per cent of the population live in urban area. This increased the
plight of the rural population.

2. Project Area
Glory of Hope orphanage center envisioned to set up a multipurpose orphanage
center in Wolita Sodo in the Southern Nation Nationality people’s Regional State.
The Wolita is a small parcel of land and is one of the most overpopulated areas
with scarce resource in the country. The opportunity for economic engagement to
the people is very narrow and people migrate to other parts of Ethiopia for search
of economic opportunities leaving their families in the rural areas. For most of
these young laborers have been exposed to STDs and became victims of HIV-
AIDS. The children losing their parents have become preys of forced labor by
parents and care guardians. The churches in this poor community have done very
little effort in transforming the lives of many people. Therefore the center aims to
facilitate the root causes of being orphan solved by integrated approach to the
cause.

3. History of the Wolaita:

The Wolita people are one of the indigenous people of Ethiopia who have their
own culture, tradition, political legacy and kingdom. The Wolaita have about
200 clans which are divided in to two main tribes called Malla and Dogala.
Historians classify this people as Omotic family which is one of the five
language families in Ethiopia. This is because their settlement is parallel with
the Omo River in the area. Wolaitas are one of Omotic language speaking
people and their language is called also Wolaita (walaitato Donna) by the name
of the people.

Historically the Wolaita go back to the first century. There have been 42
dynasties ruling the Wolaita, beginning with Arujiya and extending to the
Tigrean dynasty. In each dynasty not less than 500 to 600 years passed. When
you calculate these years, Wolaita history may even extend to before Christ.
There had been trade relation with Axum empires. It is a very wide and long
history.
3.1Location
The historical location of Wolaita is different from the current location,
especially with regard to the coverage area. As some historians suggest, the
administrative area of Wolaita extends up to Rudolf Lake in the south and
North Shewa in the northern part of the current Ethiopia. Currently Wolaitas
are located in the southern part of Ethiopia with in the area of about 4,400
square kilo meters. The northern tip of the boundary of Wolaita is at about
360 km south from the capital Addis Ababa.
3.2Livelihood
Wolaita people are some of the poorest people in Ethiopia as well as in the
entire world. The majority of the population lives in rural areas. Livelihoods
of the same percent are based on agriculture (farming & animal rearing).
The agricultural activities are practiced using archaic and backward hand
tools. Land shortage (0.3 hectare per house hold), environmental
degradation due to natural and man-made factors, loss of land fertility due
to prolonged cultivation, are major problems among others that resulted in
low agricultural productivity and yielding which has led to food deficiency.
Nearly half the population suffers from food shortage. Per capita income is
about $98 and much of the population is below poverty line. Low education
coverage, poor health services, poor infrastructures development, lack of
potable water supply, unfair distribution of resources are some problems
among others that has caused this scenario.
3.3Belief
Historically Wolaitas had their own traditional beliefs. In the periods from
the end of the 19th century to the beginning of the 20th century King
Menelik II of Ethiopia invaded Wolaita. At the time Wolaita was ruled by
King Tona the last King of Wolaita Kingdom. There was a great humiliation
during this time. King Menelik, with huge number of war lords and army
conquered King Tona of Wolaita. After conquering them he started to
forcefully convert Wolaitas in to Orthodox Christianity. Several decades
later, protestant missionaries come from USA (who are to the Wolaita and
started to preach the gospel, built schools and health centers. As a result the
people started to be converted to evangelical faith. Currently the majority of
the people are Evangelical Protestant Christians, some are orthodox
Christians and the rest are Muslims and other Christian denominations.
3.4What are the needs?
The needs of children in general and the needs of orphans in particular are
immense. The major problems are education, food, clothing, and health
provisions.
 3.5Contemplative points
Wolaita are God-fearing people. At the same time they are the poorest
people. So we need prayer so that God may bless the people with prosperity.
Pray that their faith in God be strengthened because modernization has
resulted the mind of secularity, and this has become a threat in that the
people, especially among the younger generation. There are many
distractions and diversions from worshiping God and preaching the Gospel.

Modernization and digital society is capturing the rural settings of the

Wolaita. This as the result is affecting the culture of the society. Access to
information has become simple.

4. Vision, mission and Purpose:

4.1 Vision To see orphan children in Wolaita becoming holistically fulfilled

citizens through enjoying a primary family level parenthood in the center.

4.2 Mission: Provision of social amenities, education and vocational

training to orphans so that they become self reliant and self supporting.

4.3 Purpose:
4.3.1 Holistically transform the lives of orphan children in Wolaita
through the establishment of Orphan center.
4.3.2 To establish a center that serves as a transition center to
facilitate adoption to cross cultural adopting families.
4.3.3 Establish a comprehensive school with the aim of training
orphan children in both academic and vocational skills so that
they become productive and fulfilled citizens.
4.3.4 Establishing income generation schemes to the center so that
it sustains itself ensuring care and provision for the children
Establish office in USA and Ethiopia to facilitate the take off
of the organization and the project plan
4.4 Goals:
Short term
 Establishing a coordination office in Seattle, USA as the head quarter of
Glory of hope by end of 2012. The office in Seattle is where the head quarter
of the organization will be. This will be where the managing director and the
founding members start the initial work while casting the vision of the
organization in all over the united states of America and in the Washington
state as a whole
 Make contacts and fundraise for the head quarter operation by the end of
2012. In order for the organization to function well the establishment of the
office with a full time director to take organizational objectives forward is
paramount. Therefore, a part time worker and one full time staff with
necessary office facilities is the most important step in the first phase of the
establishment
 Appeal government permission to secure land to continue and facilitate the
construction of office and facility structure by the end of 2013. This is a
process that is important to be carried in Ethiopia Wolaita Sodo. Once the
required land for the construction is secured, construction of the preliminary
structure of the center will be given priority.
Long term
 Mobilize and implore fund for the construction of the facility by the end of
the year 2012. Project proposals and concept notes prepared are sent to
potential donors and the fundraising programs are carried by the USA office.
 Construction of the orphan center to accommodate the first 500 children by
the end of year 2013. This is the center that has the following structures as a
facility.
1. Children home: This home is built to accommodate five hundred
children and about eight facilities that can contain 65 children each. In
each facility there will be a living room for children, a mini study and
syndicate rooms, a mini-computer library, two six roomed bath rooms,
communal shower of two(six rooms);guardian fathers and mothers
room for four individuals in each facility; mini-kitchen with all its
setting; a small chapel for devotion and prayer
2. A primary school for children in the center, eight class rooms with
desk and chairs, teachers’ office and an indoor school library and
gymnasium
3. A guest house that can accommodate 25 families at a time to host
individuals who would come to support the orphanage.
4. 4 Family houses each having three bedrooms, for couples and
individuals who come and volunteer to serve in the orphanage
5. Workshop and syndicate rooms so that the center extends its outreach
to the farmers and the population in the area
6. Technology center where the kids are trained and exposed to
technologies and auto shops
7. A chapel/worship center that can accommodate 250 kids at a time
8. Poultry center where the poultry farming is done
9. A dairy center where dairy farming is done
  Mobilize permanent sponsors to cover the monthly cost of the 500 children
by the end of year 2014 ;( 35usd/mth). This helps the center to cover its cost
at the initial stage of the establishment of the center. This amount of money
covers the cost of basic necessities, such as food, clothing, bedding, hygienic
and sanitation, and basic education costs.
4. Strategy:
 Mobilize community groups to raise startup funding
 Networking with existing nonprofit organizations to resource sharing and
gaining experience
 Run fundraising campaigns in various cities across USA sharing the vision
to many churches and Para-church organizations
 Opening operational office in Seattle, USA.

5. Activities
 Establishing a permanent office in Seattle, WA by the end of 2012
 Fundraising through sponsorship and fostership of 100 children in the year
2012/2013
 Securing land from the regional local government in Wolaita By the end of
2012 for the construction of the facility and starting income generation
schemes
 Vision Sharing to Wolaita Sodo churches in the relevance of focusing on
prevention of causes of orphans by Dec, 2012
 Mobilize employees and volunteers as the project is launched by the end of
Dec2012

6. Indicators of achievement
6.1A coordinating office is established in Seattle, WA to facilitate the
fundraising and solicitation of fund by the end of 2012
6.2 Land for the construction of the facility in Wolaita is secured by the end of
2012/2013
6.3 Construction of the facility is completed by the end of 2014 to serve the
orphan children
6.4 Identifying children who are orphans and are between the age of 5-7 is
completed by the end of 2013
6.5 50 Child sponsors each contributing 35usd/mth are mobilized by the end of
each year up to 2016 to sponsor 500 children
 6.6 Productive centers of the facility start operation by the end of the year
2013 to attain the sustainability and self support of the center
7. Expected out put
7.1 An orphanage that gives service to orphans and misfortunate children is set
up by the end of 2013
7.2 Education facility with all the necessary materials and teachers is
operational to serve the orphaned children
7.3 The diary, poultry and horticultural farming centers become operational to
support the sustenance of the orphan children in the center
7.4 Children grow holistically to become fulfilled citizens
8. Evaluation and monitoring
8.1Evaluation: The project will utilize progressive evaluation method, and in
addition to this there will be a mid- term and terminal evaluation program in
order to assess the progressive and final outcome of the project
implementation process. All the progressive impact and effectiveness
assessment are intentionally done to generate learning to expand and
replicate the project ideals in other parts of the nation. On the other hand the
evaluation is done against the indicators set in achieving the goals of this
project. The evaluation process also will involve the most important
stakeholders like the children, the staff, government and donor
representative and a consultant. The report of the evaluation document is
shared among all stakeholders for learning.
8.2Monitoring: In built monitoring system is implemented to see the
effectiveness and efficiency of project implementation process. Tools like
critical path analysis and lifeline are utilized to monitor project
implementation process. Progressive activity and financial reporting to
donors and is done every six month. Performance indicators to monitor
effectiveness and efficiency in the implementation process are seen.
9. Assumption & Risks:
Assumption:
9.1The cost of construction and the price of construction materials remain
constant
9.2 It is assumed that the political process in the country remains peaceful and
policy of government of Ethiopia remains favorable.
9.3 It is assumed that no economic recession and increasing inflation in the
coming years as it may significantly affect the implementation process of
the project
9.4 It is assumed that the government makes land available at no cost for the
construction of the center
Risks
9.5 Global economic downturn might be one impediment
9.6 Global conflict which may jeopardize the whole process of implementing
the project ideals
9.7 Natural disaster such as drought and recurring famine might be hindrance
to project implementation and may cause shift in the budgeting process.
 10. Financial Needs in USd
Budget Item Year 2012 Year 2013 Year 2014 Year 2015 Year 2016
Construction of 500,000 500,000 500,000 - -
Facility
Personnel & Admin 100,000 100,000 80,000 60,000 40,000
Investment needs on 200,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000
dairy &cattle
fattening, poultry,
horticulture
Fostership expenses 182,000 273,000 364,000 455,000 546,000
Travel and 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000
accommodation
expenses
Miscellaneous 10% 99,000 93,900 104,000 57,500 64,600
Sub total 992,000 939,000 1,004000 575000 646,000

 Grand Total for the overall Work for the next five years is: $4,156,000
 The sponsorship cost per child/month is 35usd
 In the first three years the construction of all relevant facilities will be completed
 Investment budget is for the setting up of income generation schemes which will help the center to
sustain itself and project its work to the future.
 11. Detailed Financial Breakdown

Budget Item Year Year 2013 Year 2014 Year 2015 Year 2016 Total
2012
Construction of Facility 500,000 500,000 500,000 1,500,000
- office facility
- dormitory for boys and
girls
- Library
- Dining Hall,
- Kitchen
- Chapel
- Recreation center
/gymnasium
- Guest house
-Family house
- School
-Syndicate &workshop
rooms

Personnel & Admin 100,000 100,000 80,000 60,000 40,000 380,000

 Director
 4 social workers
 2Nurses
 4Teachers
 2Security officer
 4Guardian mothers
and4 fathers
 1Secretary
 1Driver
 1Agricultural
engineer
 Budget Item Year Year Year Year Year Total
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Investment 200,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 400,000
 dairy
 cattle fattening
 poultry
 horticulture
Fostership expenses 182,000 273,000 364,000 455,000 546,000 1,820,000
 clothing
 bedding
 food
 health
 education cost
Travel and accommodation 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 50,000
expenses( Two rounds of
trip in a year)
 Ticketing
 hotel & food for 20
days
Sub Total 992,000 933,000 1,004,000 575,000 646,000 4,150,000
Miscellaneous 10% 99200 93,300 100,400 57,500 64,600 415,000
Grand Total 4,565,000

 The cost of each item has been researched and more detail budget is under work and we will submit this upon completion of computerized
work