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COOPERATION IVOIRO-JAPONNAISE

Dans le cadre de la contribution à la réintégration socio-économique pour la lutte  contre la pauvreté qu’a visée ICA-CI et ICA-Japon depuis trois ans pour le bonheur des jeunes à risque de la région de l’Agneby-Tiassa.

Les onze villages (Bokaho, Ekissiho, Badoukro, Bonikro, Dey-Oboguié, Aboudé-Dadié, Aboudé-Vincent, Niamazra 1 et Niamazra 2, N’gorankro Pk 101, campement Mur) issus de la région de l’Agnéby-Tiassa, bénéficiaires des projets dans les domaines de l’agroforesterie, de l’élevage de poulets de chair et de pondeuses ainsi que le maraicher étaient à la fête ce samedi 3 mars. Pour cette cérémonie, nous avons reçu la visite de Kakizaki Shinnosuké, deuxième secrétaire de l’ambassade du japon, représentant son excellence Hiroshi Kawamura, ambassadeur extraordinaire et plénipotentiaire de la République du Japon près la république de CI.
 L’émissaire Nippon a fait don d’un camion de 5 tonnes et d’un restaurant de type Japonais. En rapport avec le site verdoyant qui l’abrite, ce lieu de restauration a été baptisé « Restaurant Espace Momiji » entendez par là la beauté de la nature.

L’envoyé du soleil levant qui s’est montré heureux du succès des projets réalisés n’a pas caché sa satisfaction quant à la bonne santé de la coopération entre la Côte d’Ivoire et son pays. Pour lui, les bénéficiaires doivent s’approprier le transfert de la technologie japonaise dans les activités de l’Institut des Affaires Culturelles (I.C.A) CI à travers l’utilisation de compost, véritable engrais bio fait à base de fiente de poulet, de feuilles séchées, de cabosses de cacao dans la production du maraicher. Cette technique, à en qui va participer non seulement à la réduction du coût de la productivité, à l’amélioration de la qualité des produits mais aussi à un meilleur rendement. Soulignons qu’avec l’utilisation de l’engrais bio dans la culture du riz, les bénéficiaires ont réalisé une récolte estimée à 3,7 tonnes à l’hectare contre 2,5 tonnes avec l’engrais chimique.
Si le camion facilite l’écoulement des produits, le restaurant quant à lui, permettra d’absorber une grande quantité des produits qui sortiront des champs.
D’ailleurs, après la remise des clés du camion et du restaurant aux bénéficiaires par l’entremise de Mahi Léaba Patrice, représentant le maire de la commune d’Agboville, tous les participants ont été conviés à un copieux déjeuner confectionné à partir des légumes et poulets issus des projets réalisés.

Pour la circonstance, le représentant du maire ainsi que N’Guessan Stéphane représentant le directeur régional de l’agriculture ont affiché leur joie débordante face aux efforts du Japon qui œuvre à la réinsertion et à l’emploi des jeunes de la région. Puis ils ont souhaité voir la naissance de divers autres projets et surtout la prise en compte de plusieurs autres villages.

Les bénéficiaires, par la voie de leur porte parole, nanan Boka, chef du village de Bokaho ont remercié le donateur avant de faire la promesse de ne pas trahir la confiance qui leur est faite.

Notons que Kouamé konan Eugène, Directeur Exécutif d’ I.C.A-CI a adressé sa reconnaissance à tous les bailleurs de fonds avec à leur tête la République du Japonais, aux acteurs au développement ainsi qu’aux bénéficiaires pour les efforts consentis au cours des trois premières années d’exercice marquant la fin de la phase 1 du projet qui se solde par un bilan largement au dessus de la moyenne. Il a également annoncé des perspectives visant à poursuivre les projets et à étendre les activités à d’autres villages demandeurs. Il a surtout précisé qu’après les localités de Bouaké (Brobo), qui a été le premier à jouir des projets initiés par le duo I.C.A-Japon/ I.C.A-CI, la phase 1 du projet dans l’Agnéby-Tiassa a permis de sortir cinq cents quatre vingt cinq bénéficiaires directs et environ quatre mille bénéficiaires indirects de la précarité. C’est pourquoi, il a appelé les villages à redoubler d’effort dans une ambiance de concurrence et dans la cohésion, gage du succès de la coopérative mise en place pour fédérer les activités des bénéficiaires. A la fin de la cérémonie, les différents intervenants qui ses ont succédés ont exprimé leur satisfaction face au résultat obtenu et surtout pour l’accomplissement de la politique de réinsertion et de l’emploi jeunes dans la localité.

Les palmiers de la première année en production

Photo de famille après la remise du camion

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For this ceremony, we received the visit of Kakizaki Shinnosuké, Second Secretary of the Embassy of Japan, representing His Excellency Hiroshi Kawamura, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Japan to the Republic of CI.

The Nippon emissary donated a 5-ton truck and a Japanese-style restaurant. In connection with the green site which shelters it, this place of restoration was baptized "Restaurant Space Momiji" meaning the beauty of the nature.
The envoy of the rising sun who was happy with the success of the projects made, did not hide his satisfaction with the good health of the cooperation between Côte d'Ivoire and his country. For him, the beneficiaries must take ownership of the transfer of Japanese technology in the activities of the Institute of Cultural Affairs (ICA) CI through the use of compost, real organic fertilizer made from chicken dung, leaves dried, of cocoa pods in the production of maraicher. This technique, in which will participate not only in the reduction of the cost of the productivity, the improvement of the quality of the products but also to a better yield. It should be noted that with the use of organic fertilizer in rice cultivation, the beneficiaries realized an estimated harvest of 3.7 tonnes per hectare against 2.5 tonnes with the chemical fertilizer.

If the truck facilitates the flow of products, the restaurant meanwhile, will absorb a large amount of those products that will come out of the fields.
Moreover, after handing over the truck and restaurant keys to the beneficiaries through Mahi Léaba Patrice, representing the Mayor of the municipality of Agboville, all participants were invited to a rich lunch made from vegetables. and chickens from completed projects.For the occasion, the representative of the mayor as well as N'Guessan Stéphane representing the regional director of agriculture posted their overflowing joy in the efforts of Japan, which works to reintegrate and employ young people in the region. Then they wished to see the birth of various other projects and especially the taking into account of several other villages.

The beneficiaries, through their spokesperson, Nanan Boka, chief of the village of Bokaho, thanked the donor before making the promise not to betray the trust placed in them.Note that Kouamé konan Eugène, Executive Director of ICA-CI, thanked all donors, headed by the Republic of Japan, development actors and beneficiaries for the efforts made during the first three years. years of exercise marking the end of Phase 1 of the project which results in largely in above average

He also announced prospects for continuing projects and expanding activities to other requesting villages. He especially pointed out that after the localities of Bouaké (Brobo), which was the first to enjoy the projects initiated by the ICA-Japan / ICA-CI duo, phase 1 of the project in Agnéby-Tiassa allowed to bring out five hundred and eighty-five direct beneficiaries and about four thousand indirect beneficiaries of precariousness. This is why he called on the villages to redouble their efforts in an atmosphere of competition and cohesion, guaranteeing the success of the cooperative set up to federate the activities of the beneficiaries. At the end of the ceremony, the various speakers who succeeded him expressed satisfaction with the result obtained and especially for the fulfillment of the reintegration and employment policy. young people in the locality.

The palm trees of the first year in production

Family picture after delivery of the truck

GUATEMALA:

Activities and Cost Report of the Learning Basket Program

I. INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND

1.1. The overall goal of the Learning Basket program that was proposed to the Spencer Family, CAF America, Hopkins Family, Packard Family and other contributors; was to support actions to improve the quality of life of boys and girls 0 to 5 years of age in rural Guatemala; by delivering tools for parents to be the first teachers of their children.  This is to be complemented with a program of family gardens in the villages of El Chorro, San Antonio La Paz, El Progreso of the Ladino area, village of Actzumbal / La Pista, Nebaj, of the Ixil Area, and village of Capucal Centro, La Unión, Zacapa of the Chortí area.

1.2. Expected Results:
a. Awareness and tools have been provided for 20 parents or caregivers of 5 year old boys and girls from the village El Chorro, Ladino area, 20 parents of families from Actzumbal / La Pista of the Ixil Area, and 20 parents of Capucal, La Union, Chortí area.

b. Technical assistance has been provided and 20 mini orchards have been created in El Chorro village.

c. Ten persons have been trained in group management with ToP® technology, from the Ixil area, the Chortí area, and the ladino area of El Progreso and Guatemala.

d. Ten people have been trained as Practitioners / Facilitators in the Learning Basket program, from the Ixil area, the Chortí area, and the Ladino area of El Progreso and Guatemala.

e. One event to socialize/promote the results achieved, aimed at villages surrounding El Chorro, San Antonio La Paz.

II. DELIVERY OF THE PROGRAM

1. Results obtained

In each of the locations, most beneficiaries honored their commitment to attend the required number of sessions (8 sessions in two locations, 10 sessions in one location), and to participate and respect the variety of opinions.

1. The program began at the El Chorro village, with a pre-socialization event to present the program of family gardens and the Learning Basket sessions for parents, consisting of 10 sessions for 22 mothers of children and youngsters from La Telesecundaria (remote secondary schooling) and 22 youngsters who attended 6 primary sessions.

Five special sessions were given to a group of 18 mothers of kindergarten children.
Benefits were provided for 28 children, 0-to-5-year-old, directly through their mothers, and for an additional 40 children of families and neighbors.  Overall, benefits were provided for 40 mothers, 22 youngsters, 13 to 15 years old, and 68 boys and girls.

Subjects taught: The Development of the Brain, The Five Senses, The Development Stages of Children 0-5 years old, First Aid with municipal Firefighters, Discipline and Limits with Love, Nutrition -mainly in the habits of eating fruit and vegetables, a nutritious dish called enchilada was cooked, based on vegetables, eggs, a bit of cheese and some chicken. For the closing, there was another vegetable-based dish with chicken, called Chow mein. Most mothers did crochet balls in the 3 primary colors, blue, yellow and red. They also created little felt faces.  From September 2016 to November 2017.

1. In the village of Capucal Centro, 22 mothers participated, 2 fathers in some sessions. Other sessions, besides the Learning Basket, were REDES (networks), with the participation of Municipal Office for Women of La Union and SOSEP, headquartered in Zacapa, Office of Social Work of the President's Wife, First Aid with municipal Firemen, and the manufacture of Toys. Direct beneficiaries were 20 boys and girls 5-12 years old, who attended classes with their mothers, 15 boys and girls 0-5 years old. From February to November 2017
   
   
2. In the village of Actzumbal, 20 mothers participated in the Learning Basket sessions, for the direct benefit of 16 boys and girls of 0-5 years, and more than 3 relatives and neighbors. Additional subjects to Brain Development, 5 Senses, Discipline and Limits with Love, were First Aid with the local nurse and manufacturing of Toys. From September 2016 to December 2017.
   
   
3. Training of 10 facilitators from Actzumbal La Pista de Nebaj; Capucal Center of La Union, El Chorro of San Antonio La Paz, six from Guatemala City, with the Course Group Facilitation Methods 2016.  They also attended the Course Practitioners/Facilitators of the Learning Basket 2017. The latter course was also attended by one Chilean and one Peruvian participant.
   
   
4. Socialization Event, of the experience of El Chorro with representatives and COCODES (Community Development Councils) from two neighboring villages of El Chorro and authorities of San Antonio La Paz. The interesting part is that this event was organized as an Action Plan by the Telesecundaria youth and their parents. The mothers were in charge of the food with a commission of the young people, the youngsters were in charge of an exhibition on nutrients of good food and a lottery of vitamins and minerals, as well as sociodramas on the Development of a Baby’s Brain. Also, the beneficiaries of the family gardens exhibited their products and experience in their orchards. A total group of 75 participants.
   
   
5. Family Vegetable Gardens in el Chorro, 18 participants completed the project, planted crops such as onions, beets, cucumbers, tomatoes, radishes, eggplant, chili peppers. In total, the number of direct beneficiaries were 80 people, including adults and children of the participating families and, indirectly, the other inhabitants of El Chorro.
   
   
6. Delivery of a cloth bag with materials to each of the 66 parents; a book Play to Learn, Learning to Play, by Dr. K. Elise Packard, a book of Stories, a set of little faces with flannel material, a set of colored balls, one crocheted, red, blue and yellow.
   
   
7. Delivery of a special folder to each head of family, with reading material on the Development of Children and Guides for Parents, the Stages of Development, recommendations on Listening to Music. In addition, a Diploma of Participation in the Program.
   
   
8. Delivery of materials to make two types of toys; threads and needles to crochet colored balls and felt to make the little faces.
   
   
9. Delivery of processes, pipes and cotton to build home-made grey-water filters, for watering vegetables.
   
   
10. Delivery of know-how and seeds to grow vegetables, such as tomatoes, onions, red beets, coriander, eggplant, celery.
    
    
11. Coordination with different government institutions: With the Corporation and Municipal Office of Women of La Union, Zacapa and SOSEP (Office of Social Works of the Wife of the President) of Zacapa, with the Municipal Corporation of San Antonio La Paz, with the Community Development Councils and with the Volunteer Firefighters.
    
    
12. International contributions: On behalf of Mary and Don Hopkins to pay lodging and food for the facilitators of Peru and Chile, Coordination fees, lodging for a facilitator and demonstration sessions of the program. On behalf of George and Elise Packard, air tickets for the trainers Angélica Rodríguez and Raúl Jorquera, from Phoenix, Arizona to Guatemala and from Guatemala to Phoenix Arizona, as well as support in the methodology part of the program. On behalf of the trainers and local staff, part of the fees that were counterpart to the proposal.

For more information see: Final Report Learning for ICAI.PDF

Joaquina Rodriguez               icaguateg@gmail.com

NEPAL:

The training had sessions on facilitation, empowerment, leadership development, project planning, conflict management, monitoring and evaluation, proposal writing, fund raising and social ethics.

Deepa Lama           deepalama63@gmail.com
Program Officer

NIGERIA:

EPDI NIGERIA    
The following activities were carried out in March 2018:

EPDI Board Meeting
The first Board meeting for the year held on March 11, 2018. Various issues regarding the organization were discussed and decisions taken to strengthen the organization. One of the major issues discussed at the meeting was development of a sustainability plan for EPDI. Various suggestions were made regarding this and is still being developed.
Our appreciation goes to Jonathan Dudding, ICA UK who raised the issue, reiterating what the Executive Director also had in mind. We look forward to further development of this with Jonathan who volunteered to facilitate the development of the sustainability plan.

One Day Regional Workshop for the Sensitization of Non Profit Organisations on the Nigerian Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT)  and 
National Conference on the Implementation of Anti Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Standards for the Non Profit Organisations (NPOs) Sector in Nigeria

The theme of the two events is “Effective Implementation of AML/CFT Requirements in the NPO Sector in Nigeria” and were sponsored by the Nigeria Network of NGOs (NNNGO), Special Control Unit Against Money Laundering (SCUML), with the support of Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA) for the purpose of protecting the sector from money laundering and terrorism and to ensure the sector is doing its work effectively.
It’s been proven that the sector is vulnerable to money laundering and terrorism financing. Therefore, the SCUML team, led by its Director, Mr. Bamanga Bello, took the participants through various topics including:

• Overview of relevant international standards on AML/CFT
• Overview of the Legal, Regulatory and Institutional framework for the implementation of the AML/CFT Requirements in the NPO sector in Nigeria
• Vulnerability of the NPO sector in Nigeria to the ML/TF as identified in the NRA and measures to prevent misuse of the NPOs for ML/FT
• The Role of NGOs in the prevention of ML/TF in the NPO Sector – Panel Discussion
• Question and Answer Section

The Executive Director attended the two events on February 19, and March 28, 2018 respectively.

“A WALK TOWARDS ADULT” with students of Melville College, Lagos EPDI
has been engaging the students in Melville College for some years now and the impact of our programme has been encouraging. This will be collated in due course.
In March, we had a session with the SS2 students, who had participated in our programme in the last two years. We started with an ORID to find out what they still remember from our discussions and the effect on them; after which we did a review of some things on character development – the need to be grounded in their beliefs and values now before they are exposed to the wider world.
Fifty One Students (20 boys and 31 girls) were in attendance.

“CATCH THEM YOUNG” for Elementary Schools  - Mepol Primary School, Lagos:
We started a series of talks on Sexuality Education sometime ago with a discussion on My Private and Public Parts. The purpose was to let them know what part of their bodies can be seen and what the parts that are sacred and no one has the right to touch or fiddle with them.

The topic we had in March was The MAIN Rules. Starting with a review on My Private and Public Parts, we went on to explain the MAIN rules. MAIN is an acronym for:
My body belongs to me and also to God
Anybody that says I should not talk/report wants to destroy my life
 I will inform my dad and mum about whatever happens to me
No to anything I feel is wrong 

Early March the School organized a cultural show and all children dressed in their native attires displaying the part of the nation they come from. Below are some of their pictures:

Hannah Anighoro           epdi2008@yahoo.com

UNITED STATES:

The concept of net-zero energy building is ambitious. It also represents the very essence of sustainability. To truly live sustainably is to operate within the parameters of a natural system, without taking anything from it or leaving anything harmful behind. Net-zero buildings seek to do just that.

Please see here: Retrofit Mag article February 2018 pdf

Jim Troxel,           jtroxel49@gmail.com
ICA USA
Board Chair