5. Expected results

The technical and management capacities of the target group(s) and/or local partner(s)

Expected impact on the situation of the target group(s)

Through CYC -s day-to-day activities, marginalized children (age 7-14) are supported in their education. Through homework assistance, recreational activities and non-formal activities, their performance at the UNRWA will be enhanced. Additionally the specialized activities -like sports, folklore etc. give the children the chance to acquire other skills. Raising awareness among the community will be enhanced through workshops with parents, children and teachers. As a consequence the drop-out rate will be lowered. Also the cooperation with UNRWA will be strengthened. All these will have a positive impact on the educational performance of children and the environment.

GKCF project in Ein el-Hilweh will improve the situation of marginalized and children with special needs from Ein el-Hilweh. Some of them are dropout students and others have special needs. Through the support in educational matters, tutoring Programme for 90 school children in two shifts will offer a safe and supportive environment to increase the children-s educational opportunities and their life skills. Also, inclusion of children with special needs will raise the awareness of the community about them.

Through Nabaa´ s input in the CDP three main impacts are intended. Besides the provision of support in educational matters to marginalized children by a day-to-day programme and specific groups activities and the development of life skills as cross-cutting activities for children, the CDP will mobilize, involve and empower the community in general and parents in particular by raising awareness about children's rights, education and social matters. Through their participation educational work will have more backing in the community. The CDP will set an example for NGO and community involvement in education. Thirdly, the approach to complement UNRWA activities for children by offering non-formal activities in CDP ( Nabaa ) in two schools will increase the impact of UNRWA schooling and serve as a mode of cooperation and coordination between a NGO and an UN body.

NAVTSS expects to have multiple impacts in its beneficiaries. Participants of the workshops will enhance their critical thinking skills by expanding their knowledge on social issues affecting themselves and their communities. Also they will increase their awareness on issues relating to health and family, gender, civil rights and human rights. Empowered with new knowledge and skills, the youth participants will become more influential and integral community members. Also beneficiaries will acquire the management and decision-making skills necessary to make the most of their vocational training, enabling them to compete in the labour market more effectively.

By delivering much needed education and extracurricular activities, WHO expects beneficiaries to improve educational performance (including lowered dropout rates) and attitude towards education in general. Also, by targeting children from the age of 6 and administering age-specific activities, WHO is enhancing children´s life skills such as critical thinking, interpersonal communication and expression. WHO believes the best results are achieved in this area when children´s development is addressed at an early age through creative, challenging activities. Parent outreach aims at enhancing the child´s home life as well as improving his/her educational experience as parents are important supporters in their child´s education.

The technical and management capacities of the target group(s) and/or local partner(s)

Increasing the management and technical skills of the middle management of the local partners is an essential component of this action.

The capacity building sessions embedded in the implementation of a project will improve the sustainability of the NGO by developing an efficient management while improving the situation of children and youth in selected refugee camps. Through addressing and empowering the middle management their role will be enhanced. As mentioned previously, middle management of the partner NGOs is underdeveloped and plays a poorly defined role. Also, a structure will be introduced to support more sustainability within the NGO. Skills for project administration and other tools will be introduced to the middle management, making new methodologies available to the middle management. The tools are to be progressively introduced during the 3 years of the lifespan of the project in order to allow for a more effective management of resources. Technical skills and capacity will be increased in the area of project administration. Evaluation tools will allow for a more efficient assessment of the outcome of projects. Capacities related to project implementation are increased through using Logframe Approach. Reporting skills are improved by submitting timely monthly reports, quarterly reports according to Logframe approach and yearly evaluations. The proposal writing is enhanced, and a project proposal will be submitted to a donor. This includes the preparation of activity schedules and human resources charts. Proper budget monitoring will be introduced and used (cash flow charts) as well as human resource schedules. Another impact on the NGOs will be increased visibility through PR means like brochures, Internet sites and other PR means.

The one-day, enlarged workshops on cross-cutting issues will provide the local partners with exposure to pertinent issues and further their conceptual understanding of problems in their community, thus enabling them to improve their services. Also, an exchange of ideas and experience will be established.

Concrete results

Capacity building on-the-job training:

Within the capacity building in 36 sessions, 10 individuals from the middle management will receive workshop training on specific project related topics. The NGOs administrative structure will be enhanced and new tools will be introduced. Monthly reports (10-12 yearly), quarterly reports (3-4) and one yearly evaluation report will be produced during the implementation of the project by each local NGO, and discussed with the Project Manager. Proper budget monitoring will be introduced and used (monthly cash flow charts), also human resource schedules. Through addressing and empowering the middle management their role will be enhanced. A structure is introduced to support more sustainability within the NGO. The middle management will support the directors of the NGO. At least one proposal will be submitted to a donor by each NGO. Three external evaluation reports will be produced and discussed with the SCS and the local partners.

Another result for the NGOs will be increased visibility through PR means like one updated brochures on each NGO project in the EU project, one updated brochures on the EU project, including all six NGOs, one updated internet sites and other PR means.

On the one-day enlarged workshops on cross-cutting issues -open to interested members of the local NGO community - 12 topics will be discussed and through the specialist´s input a more theoretic and abstract view will be developed. Also an exchange of ideas and experience and will be established. At least 25 participants will be attending the cross-cutting workshops. The estimated number of different beneficiaries for all workshops is 180.

Through the work of CYC, day-to-day activities on a double shift basis (9-11.00 and 12.30 -17.00) -- for 200 children (age 7-14) and five teachers (full-time), three part-time teachers and a librarian -- will improve the performance of the children and lower the drop-out rate. Additionally, the specialized teachers are to conduct activities -like sports, folklore etc. - with the 200 children on a weekly basis. Awareness of child-related issues is enhanced among parents (2x 35 parents), teachers and other members of the community. Also, regular visits to the children´s homes by the staff, as well as by the social worker, are set to increase the parents´ involvement in educational matters.

GKCF will provide support in educational matters to marginalized children through a day-to-day programme of the for 300 children and specific groups´ activities. A Tutoring Programme for 90 school children in two shifts will assist children in UNRWA schools. A programme for at-risk children offers 40

children educational support for those in danger of dropping out and children who have already dropped out. A literacy programme for the school drop-outs, street children and working children is offered. Also, children with special needs are catered to by computer instruction on Braille and other skills related to their unique special needs. Besides book lending in the library for around 180 children between (4, 7-18 yrs. 9.00 a .m. to 7.00 p.m.), the NGO´s public library is used for specific activities like reading encouragement, a Drama Club, and Creative Art Club. Also a folkdance club and sports Club are offered once a week for small groups. The overall result will be better performance of the children in school. Through the live skill activities and inclusion approach, the children will be possess better social skills. Also art and other creative activities mirror such a holistic approach. Through regular meetings, constant home visits and two workshops, parent committees involving parents and teachers will be enhanced.

In the CDP project by Nabaa , a day-to-day programme for 125 children (in two shifts) will provide support to children in completing their homework, formal and non-formal educational activities and lead to improved results in the educational performance of 475 children. Psychological aid for children in difficult circumstances (children in stress, exploited children) is given in individual sessions with children three times a week for 2-3 hours. Through this, psychological problems are addressed and put to the attention of the community. At least one psychological supervision session for CDP staff per week is conducted improving their sensitivity and the capacity for such problems. Children and youth activities for training their music, sports and computer skills will be conducted for 2-3 groups for 2-3 hours a day and therefore the skills of at least 120 children yearly will be increased. Two music bands will be founded. Four groups of 10 children will be trained on child-to-child activities to work on self-defined topics to be explained to their peers (3 activities a year). A Children´s committee for planning, implementation, and evaluation of their activities in CDP will be formed. Two trips for children to expose them to a new environment are conducted. Monthly, 10 (identical) mobile activities in the neighbourhood with 10-15 parents are organized once a month in ten locations to increase their knowledge on different educational issues. Through workshops with parents, the community committee, training for volunteers, regular home visits by project staff to the children homes the communication with the parents and the social environment is strengthened. The co-ordination and co-operation with all NGO's is through support and facilitation of project strengthened.

The work of UNRWA in two schools is complemented by activities for children by offering non-formal activities in CDP ( Nabaa ) by daily computer lessons with instructor in activity corner. Up to 200 children will be targeted within the UNRWA complementing actions.

NAVTTS will conducted for 50 youth training workshops on different Human and Child Rights, Gender conflict resolution and facilitating and communication skills, Time Management and Decision Making skills workshop The absolute days of workshops will 44. This group will later involve in activities with youth and children during the summer in the two camps targeting 200 children and youth during 56 days of activities. (100 beneficiaries in each location) will be targeted.

In parallel, educational counselling will be conducted for the targeted group, but also UNRWA schools, towards the end of the scholastic year. Some of the staff with the trained youth, as volunteers will visit UNRWA schools in Ein el-Hilweh and Buss to guide and introduce vocational training in the different trades. The number of beneficiaries will be significant since the different UNRWA schools will be addressed. WHO involves 60 children, aged 6- 13, in its daily educational support, 20 preschool children will receive twice weekly painting classes, 20 children aged 6-9 will participate in twice weekly activities where they will enhance their tolerance and self-expression, 20 pre-teens will participate in twice weekly activities in which they will learn about child rights, 20 teens will participate in twice weekly, interactive activities where they will improve their leadership skills, learn more about pertinent social and political issues and be trained in mediation and interpersonal communication, 20 girls aged 12-14 will participate in twice weekly activities and information sessions to improve self esteem and health awareness, 20 working and dropout students will participate in twice weekly activities to improve literacy skills and given time and space to play, 60 children will participate in two month activities held during summers. In addition, family outreach will be improved and community awareness of children´s views and issues will be increased through poster and pamphlet campaigns designed by the children. The number of overall beneficiaries, excluding one beneficiary taking part in two activities is 200 (including parents, 60).