Ok, so I am just going to label this event and its stories by parts.
So here goes Part 2.
So after the last post it had been silence from MTN as they figured out what to do.
And on Monday morning,we got the call that they are sponsoring the event. E16,000 which is a big number over here and tons of other support including marketing, advertising and logistical support.
So today we went to the National Office and had a 6 hour meeting to go over all of it the National Director sat in for most of it.
Lots of logistical questions and a major step in bringing the AMICAALL team together to organize what I hope will be a great event. It will be getting lots of press news on the radio and papers.
The meeting felt like a script read through where it is struggle to keep everyone moving ahead and to keep focused on the numerous needs of the project at this early stage.
It is a big and complicated event that is really great idea and every so far has agreed. Now it is just up to us to organize it well and pull it off.
By running this event my AMICAALL office will reaching one of the hardest groups of HIV at risk groups in the country the 18-35 male. They generally don't attend the normal functions, have to work, play soccer and take care of their families and drink.
I believe my coaching status has been a partial positive influence in our relationship with the FA (Football Association) which other than MTN is a major sponsor.
EXCITING!!!!
Starting on June 24th, 2010 I departing from Los Angeles to Swaziland in Africa to begin my journey through the US Peace Corps. On Aug 23rd, I became an official PCV. The rest of what you read here is my adventure and job helping fight HIV AIDS for the next two years. As of Sept 25th, 2012 this blog is completes with 2 years of service. Hope you enjoy it. Thanks for reading.
My big project, Finishing the Ward 4 AMICAALL/Nhlangano Town Council Social Center, the PCPP
ITS FINISHED
Peace Corps Partnership Proposal (PCPP) with the Nhlangano Town Council (NTC)
http://swazilandreflections.blogspot.com/2011/01/my-big-project-finishing-ward-4.html
First application draft submitted Feb, 2011
Approved & Funding Begins on PC website May 17th
IT WAS COMPLETELY FUNDED on Sept 8th.
Construction started on Oct 24th.
All exterior construction done by Dec 20th.
Grand Opening Jan 5th, 2012
Round 2 of the Funding arrives in early January.
Interior Only Construction Restarts Jan 16th.
Construction all done Feb 16th (minus a million tiny To Do's)
Project Officially Closed May 4th, 2012
Let the children play, learn & be safe.
As of Aug 25th, 2012, I am no longer a PCV, I am now RPCV (Return Peace Corps Volunteer). This blog is my experience in Swaziland between June of 2010 & Aug of 2012. Enjoy.
Peace Corps Partnership Proposal (PCPP) with the Nhlangano Town Council (NTC)
http://swazilandreflections.blogspot.com/2011/01/my-big-project-finishing-ward-4.html
First application draft submitted Feb, 2011
Approved & Funding Begins on PC website May 17th
IT WAS COMPLETELY FUNDED on Sept 8th.
Construction started on Oct 24th.
All exterior construction done by Dec 20th.
Grand Opening Jan 5th, 2012
Round 2 of the Funding arrives in early January.
Interior Only Construction Restarts Jan 16th.
Construction all done Feb 16th (minus a million tiny To Do's)
Project Officially Closed May 4th, 2012
Let the children play, learn & be safe.
As of Aug 25th, 2012, I am no longer a PCV, I am now RPCV (Return Peace Corps Volunteer). This blog is my experience in Swaziland between June of 2010 & Aug of 2012. Enjoy.
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