Copy of Presentation used at District Assembly 2010 - Service Project Breakouts

1. Literacy in District 1010 Hilary Gordon District Literacy Coordinator

3. RI recognises 3 levels of literacy: BASIC – the ability to read and write and compute FUNCTIONAL – the knowledge and skills needed in these areas as an adult to be a successful worker, citizen, parent and human being. CHARACTER – the knowledge and skills needed in an adult to behave ethically in all aspects of life. (eg Charity work / citizenship / environment / fund raising) Information from: 2009-2010 Literacy Resource Group

5. District /Zone Literacy Award Claim a District Award by completing 5 literacy projects. Or a Zone award for 10 projects (all different types of project) and should include celebrating Literacy Month By 15 th April This will be an annual award.

6. Literacy Awards claimed by clubs this year in District 1010: 19 District ( 5 projects) 9 Zone (10 projects) 28 total Aiming for more next year!

13. Very rural community – women and children undertaking manual work

14. Government School 900,000 primary aged pupils do not attend school in Nepal : Rote learning is used. Very poor facilities and very little equipment.

15. Private Education Similar teaching methods are used - not available to poor communities. Also poor facilities and equipment.

16. Existing childcare Children are either locked up during the day, or they are taken to be beside their mother while she works in the fields/collecting water etc. There is no play.

17. Home Situation Homes are very poor. There are no toys, or encouragement to play.

18. Existing Health Facilities Very basic health facilities. Lack of support for pregnant and nursing mothers. No guidance on infant care and weaning. Parents are unaware of their role in their child’s development.

19. Community E arly C hildhood D evelopment (ECD) classes began in July 2009 in temporary accommodation The children as they were in July 2009

20. By October Children learning to play and interact while having fun. Parents learning about the value of education. Locals being trained.

21. By October Children being given a childhood

22. Opening of the ECD Centre on 25 th October 2009

23. Sponsored Fruit each week Locals are trained to run the ECD Centre. Parents will be taught to understand the role of education to support their child throughout their schooling.

25. The Powers of technology Eco tourism Comfortable accommodation with a village family – for visitors to see the project. The latest teaching aids can be used to support parents and children

29. Thank you Any Questions?