Friday, May 9, 2008

2007 Annual Report of NK Activities

LIVELIHOOD PROGRAM WITH LION’S STREET CHILDREN
FOUNDATION, INC.
Annual Report
January to December 2007

I – Introduction:

For this year, the Productivity/Skills Training served a total of 169 clients whose age ranges from 15 to 18 years old. They were trained according to the short courses they’ve chosen.

Courses offered for the year 2007 are: Cosmetology, Electronics, Carpentry, Industrial Sewing Machine Operation, Food Trades and Arts and Crafts. Aside from these courses we also conducted other activities like: Rondalla, Painting, Theater Arts and Silk Screening.

II. Accomplishments:

For year 2007, the Productivity/skills training achieved/accomplished the
following:

1. Cosmetology trainees conducted free haircutting, manicure and pedicure services demo to 112 clients and staff of Sanctuary Center on January 22 and 26, 2007. The activity contributed to the hygiene program of the center. Cosmetology class rendered services to DSWD and they earned P450.00.

2. Presentation of skills training program with photo/video coverage during the tour/visit of Lions Club International Foundation, Japanese delegates and 5th year Anniversary Celebration of Lions Street Children Center last February 12 & 13, 2007. The project’s success only proved that DSWD and Lions Street Children Foundation, Inc. working together can produce significant contribution for the less fortunate children of Nayon ng Kabataan.

3. ISMO Educational Tour to J3 Garments was conducted last September 1, 2007

4. Production of rugs (basahan), Apron , bags, pillow, pillow cases, T-shirt and bags were done by sewing class. All products are intended for sale but those who did not pass the quality standards will be for NK clients’ use. For this year we have a total sale of P11, 000.00.

5. Carpentry class had produced 50 pieces of certificate frames.

6. Carpentry class repaired 20 units of electric fans and one unit of computer. With this the center saved about P2,500.00 for service fees.
6. Arts & Crafts had produced ID holders and beads necklaces with total sale of P8,000.00.

7. Job placed of eleven (11) clients who were trained in Electronics and
Cosmetology.

II – Highlights of Activities/Accomplishments:

1. Industrial Sewing Machine Operation/Sewing:

The trainees were taught to make clothing such as short pants, blouse, skirt, purse, pillow and pillow cases. They also produced baby dresses, T-shirts, bags and rugs. All items that pass from the quality control are intended for sale. As of this year the course have earned a total sale of eleven thousand (11,000.00) The said amount was used in purchasing needed materials of the course and labor fees of clients who made the products. Since June 2007 materials needed by the course is supported by funds derived from sales.

Impact: This enabled clients to master straight sewing and helped raise funds for the purchase of needed materials of the course. These skills can be used for livelihood.

2. Haircutting/Cosmetology:

Trainees conducted free haircutting, manicure and pedicure services to 112 clients and staff of Sanctuary Center last January 22 and 26, 2007.

Trainees in this course rendered haircut, foot spa, manicure and pedicure to our visitors/ participants during our invitational game held last September 7, 2007. 50% 0f the income went to the one who rendered the service and 50% were allotted for the needs of the course.

For this year we have eleven (11) clients who were job placed to Reyes Haircutters Company. Six (6) trainees have graduated from this course last December 12, 2007.

Impact : Acquired skills that helped them get employed and live independently.

3. Radio TV/Servicing/Appliance Repair(Electronics:

Trainees were taught to assemble converter charges and assembling AM Radio Kit as their individual projects. They repaired 20 units of electric fans and all are functioning in the cottages. They also repaired 1 unit of computer. With this the center saved about P5,500.00 for repair services. There were Four(4) trainees who were job placed to Miyata Electronics Company.

Impact: They realized that having knowledge in electronics is useful and they can use this to earn money to support their basic needs and live independently.

4. Carpentry:

Trainees assembled wooden cabinet used in ISMO training room. They were taught to assemble houses. The class also produced 50 pieces of certificate frames which were used during the 39th NK anniversary. They also produced flag poles. With this the center saved a total of P1,000.00 for labor fees. There are 14 trainees who graduated from this course last December 12, 2007

5. Arts and Crafts:

For this year there were 20 participants who were involved in arts and crafts. They were taught how to make ID holder, beads necklace, cell phone case and ball pen holder. All products were for sale and our total sale is P4,140.00. The said amount was used to purchase needed materials of the course, other course and paid for labor fees. The activities of arts and crafts were supported by funds derived from sales since it started on May, 2007.

Impact: Idle time of children were diverted into income generating activity and helped meet their personal needs.. Unusual behavior of children were likewise shifted to wholesome one.


6. Food Trades

Trainees were helped to realize the importance and advantage of meal
planning for the family; how the family can generate income from cooking in
order to support their needs; oriented them to the three (3) basic food groups
and table setting. They were taught how to make PUTO PAO, KUTSINTA,
cakes and affordable snacks like: banana cue, karyoka, camote cue and toron.

Impact:

1. Gained awareness on the importance of preparing nutritious food and table setting.
2. Acquired knowledge in making puto, kutsinta, cakes, banana cue, camote cue, karyoka and toron that they can use to put up own business in the future or when they live independently.

B. Plan for the next year:

1. Opening of classes for the Fourth batch
Carpentry, Electronics, Sewing and Cosmetology.

III – Analysis of Data:

1. For this year Sewing and Arts and Crafts earned a total sales of P16,000.000 o
2. The total number of clients being served for the year is 169.
3. Job placed 11 clients who have undergone Cosmetology training and 4 clients who have undergone electronics trainings.
4. For this year our total sale is P21,535.00 with expenses of P21,469.00

IV – Financial Aspects
A. Sales Funds-----------------------------------------------------------P21,535.00
Expenses---------------------------------------------------------------P21,469.00
Balance----------------------------------------------------------------P 66.00

B. Resource Generated
Lions Streetchildren Foundation- -------------------------P36,598.00
Expenses:
ISMO trainer stipend from November to December-------------P 950.00
ISMO Trainer stipend from July to September-------------------P 2,700.00
Electronics (Nov.,2007)----------------------------------------------P 387.00
Transportation expenses of OJT NK clients---------------------- P10,888.00
(Oct. 1 to 31, 2007)
Carpentry materials (Aug. to Sept. 2007)------------------------ P 60.00
Electronics Materials (Aug. to Sept.)-------------------------------P 1,810.00
Transportation of Cosmetology trainer (Aug.-Sept.2007)-------P 4,619.50
Carpentry materials (July 2007)--------------------------------------P 1,070.00
Electronics materials (July)-------------------------------------------P 2,280.00
Transportation allowance of cosmetology trainer (July 2007)---P 1,984.50
Electronics materials (March 2007)----------------------------------P 3,049.00
Electronics materials (Feb. 2007)------------------------------------ P 5,300.00
Food Trades ingredients-----------------------------------------------P 1,500.00

Grand total of expenses------------------------------------------------P36,598.00 Balance-------------------------------------------------------------------P00000000
Impact :

Met the need of clients for skills training that contributed in their rehabilitation process, both in terms of acquisition of skills and proper work attitude. These two helped them got employed and live independently.

V. Innovative Strategies/Best Practice:

1. Trained clients to different skills and send them for employment.
2. Income generation that funded some skills training activities.
3. Sustained assistance from the Lions Street Children Foundation, Inc in addressing all needs and problems of the Livelihood Program and the children.

5.1.a – Administrative Concerns

1 ISMO trainer from MMDC
1 Electronics trainer from MMDC
1 Carpentry trainer from MMDC
1 Sewing trainer with item Houseparent II regular
1 Food Trades trainer with item Houseparent II
1 Manpower Development Assistant
1 Project Development Officer II

5.1.b – Implementation of 5s in the unit

1. Ensure safety of trainees while in the training center.
2. Cleanliness and orderliness around the training center was maintained
3. 100% percent of the equipments found in the training rooms remained useful and are still in good running condition.

IV- Statistical Accomplishment:
Enrollment in the Enrollment 3rd Total
Courses for the 1st & 2nd quarter and 4th quarter

Male Female Total Male Female Total


1. Carpentry 18 0 18 14 0 14 32

2. Haircutting 10 10 20 5 13 18 28

3. Electronics 10 10 3 3 6 16

4. ISMO 0 18 18 0 12 13 31

5. Food Trades 2 24 26 0 12 13 39

6. Arts and Crafts 22 8 22 5 5 10 32
Total 114 74 188

The table shows that the productivity/skills training served a total of 114 for the first and second quarter and 73 in the 3rd and 4th quarter; the decreased is due to conflict schedule from formal education class against skills training schedules and discharges of clients to their families.
Submitted By:


EVANGELINA G. LAWAS, CES ELIG.
Social Welfare Officer V, NK Center Head

Copy To: Santiago S. Lim
President 2006-2008
Lions District 301-D2 Streetchildren Foundation