Ugandan Update

Hello!

I can't believe it has been almost 6 months. As we prepare for IST, I thought it would be fitting to go over what I've done/accomplished in the last 6 months (in no particular order or format really--I'm lazy).

-setup website www.friendsoftoci.org
-set up uniform emails for all staff

-setup social media site www.facebook.com/twerwaneho (please go and like it!)

-setup basic system of documentation
-created profiles for each child

-revamped and digitalized the TOCI logo

-reconfirmed commitment of TOCI committee members and established board of directors

-implemented IGA- pool table (projected to bring in 1 million UGX/year...that's like a 1 million % increase!)
-broke even on Day 1. Hit target income in within 1.5 weeks.
-as of this week, we have been able to consistently stay above our original daily target income.

-procured a computer for the organization
-started basic computer lessons

-wrote and submitted 1 grant proposal while teaching supervisor how to write grant proposals
-supervisor is currently working on writing his own grant proposal

-set up craft shop www.etsy.com
-have made $200 in sales

-increased the number of guided hikes provided each month to visiting tourists
-made a new record in Dec 2011 of number of clients who received guided tours

-development of partnerships
-worked with Ugandan Safaris to create partnership so that TOCI benefits when toursits participate in tours
-worked with CA Bikes to get OVCs (orphans and vulnerable children) bikes so that they can attend school

...not bad I think! Still more work to be done. How is everyone at home?

PS. Special thanks to Pamela for posting a video about TOCI and for your assistance. =)

W E B: www.friendsoftoci.org
S H O P: www.twerwaneho.etsy.com
F B: www.facebook.com/twerwaneho