jwoc 2009 short and long term goals. vision statement after five years of project development we...
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JWOC 2009
Short and long term goals
Vision Statement
After five years of project development we feel that 2009 should be a focus on program
sustainability and taking the groundwork that has been laid and creating strong, impact-
based initiatives. We feel the mission of this year is to expand and perfect our current projects as well as support these projects
migration to Laos and Myanmar.
Goals
Long and short term JWOC goals for projects and the organization as a whole
Scholarship Students -Long Term Goals
Make serious impact on the individuals chosen (ie allow students to attend school, support them in finding and getting higher pay, more respected jobs)Help the students be a serious impact on the community (give them roles they can make a difference with, set an example for kids in their homeland, get the students to continue to donate even after they graduate)
Take the program to other areas (Laos, Myanmar, as well as other provinces in Cambodia)Have younger JWOC students (English classes) applying and getting scholarshipsExpand the scholarships to be trade based as well (agricultural, electrical, and other skills that require education outside of B.A. system and are badly needed in the communities JWOC is working in)Maintain enough scholarship students workforce for all projects
2009 Scholarship Goals
Keep 50 + students in Cambodia Get up to 8 students in Laos Continue to support 7 students in Myanmar Continue and develop the mentor system Develop an impact assessment for all students Develop a career counseling program to highlight
different career paths and show students options
Schools-Long Term Goals
Provide a range of classes that educate and stimulate.
Expand to classes above and beyond language classes (ie art, music, sewing, volunteer class) and see the effects in the community
Develop a clear system for the language school so students can earn certificates of completion
Provide quality education- trained teachers/ quality supplies/ books and equipment needed
School Goals for 2009
Equip the classes for success Teacher training & support Create entrance testing and completion certificate Add more classes
Clean Water-Long term Goals
To create long term clean water solutions. This includes putting in clean water wells, well testing, how to use clean water and well maintenance.
Clean Water 2009 goals
Develop Well Maintenance program Improve ability to track wells Support and work with WestPoint to develop a
successful hygiene seminar Train scholarship students in hygiene program Reintroduce water testing
Micro-loanLong term goals
Have loan products that are beneficial to borrowers, families, & communities.
Create a system that is sustainable for JWOC Tie into other programs (ie kids must attend class/
larger loans require meeting more requirements Offer seminars and support for loan recipients Have a clear impact assessment for individuals,
family, and community
Micro-loanShort term goals
Develop and implement impact assessments Overhaul the system in line with goals set forth
by Andy, Camilla, and Hassan: Increased efficiency on both lending and
collecting Training students so they understand the
program, so they benefit the program and the program benefits them
JWOC CCLong term goals
JWOC help desk- a place the community could go to get help...business advice, kids in school, translation
Offer info & advice to travelers who want to give Business seminars for loan recipients and
community Movie nights and other community get-togethers Set a positive example for the community –
clean, environmentally friendly, safe...
Community CenterShort term goals
Finish grounds and classrooms Information station Movie nights- intermission and pre view lessons Increase local communities knowledge of JWOC
JWOC Goals
Develop and have procedures written down and presented so hand-overs do not hurt projects
Have a powerful and up to date website with layers of information from basic to detailed
Develop mail list Consistent newsletters Develop a fund-raising strategy