Multipurpose hall Kitabi Rwanda 2017
Location: Kitabi, Nyamagabe, Rwanda
Project leadtime: undefined
Requestor: Sr. Benedicta, Sisters of Saint Francis of Assisi
Description of the project:
The multifunctional space is used for the development of the centre to create a meeting place aimed at encouraging people with disabilities, especially those of very poor families, and integrating them better into society. The offer varies from different therapies to social assistance, through specialized education.
At the same time, rental of the venue and cinema is also a good source of income for the centre and increase the level of care for disabled children and teenagers.
Objectives:
Global:
- Counseling of the children (educated and non-educated)
Specific:
- Set up a training centre for marginalized youth (people with disabilities) and the population;
- Contributing to the development of the Kitabi Centre for the disabled children;
- Upgrading of a vacant building;
- Formation of young people in professional crafts (hair straightening, cooking, knitting, ...);
- Alphabetization of adults and non-skilled children.
Beneficiaries:
The disabled children
Budget:
21.557.750 Frw, (± 21500 €)
Risks:
- Natural disasters
- Lack of funding for the start of the project
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Follow-up of the project
Date: 17/11/2017
Name project: Project 77 : restoration and renovation of an old centre into a multifunctional hall
General status:
We have been delayed because of heavy rain. Work began on 6/11/2017.
We started with:
- Demolition of the roof, the frame and the wall for reconstruction
- The supply of building materials
- Installation of the construction site
- Recruitment of workers (bricklayers, carpenters).
Finally, the renovations began on Monday 13 november.
Progress since last status report:
Financial status:
Problems/concerns:
We have had problems with the transport (very expensive): all material is in Kigali and cement must come from Cyangugu.
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Date: 4/12/2017
Name project: Project 77 : restoration and renovation of an old center into a multifunctional hall
General status:
Progress since last status report:
The renovation activities are ongoing and will be continued as follows: completion of the bare walls, installation of the frame with the welders (per contract), plaster of cement and sand, installation of the formwork of the lintel and column of the terraces.
We hope that the major renovations will be completed within three weeks and that only the finishing work will have to be done (painting the walls, covering vertical walls and floors, sidewalks and terraces, frames, electrical installations, etc.).
Financial status:
Problems/concerns:
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Date: 24/12/2017
Name project: Project 77 : restoration and renovation of an olf center into a multifunctional hall
General status:
Progress since last status report:
Following the report of 04 December 2017, the renovation activities of the bare center to a multipurpose hall are ongoing and continue as follows:
- Welding of metal doors and metal windows: realized
- Completion of the construction of the frame and roof: ongoing
- Flooring with rubble stone flooring: realized
- Paved outdoor areas: realized
Financial status:
Problems/concerns:
The construction work on the structure and the roof is underway and almost finished.
We are waiting for our order (40x40mm metal tubes and sheet metal) to arrive in the next week to combat transportation costs which are difficult and very expensive. The order will come from PETROCOM in Kigali where we made the order.
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Date: July 27th 2018
Name project: Project 77: Multifunctional hall
General status:
The multifunctional hall is a place for parties, recreation and trainings in the heart of the Kitabi sector (23.541 habitants and touristic place). Till now there was no meeting space like this available. The hall will help to establish a framework for youngsters and in cultural development. This project could be executed because of the support of Vleugels van Hoop.
Progress since last status report:
Painting of walls, sealing, windows and doors
Establishing pavements and septic tanks
Installation of electricity and rainwater disposal
Financial status:
Financing of 23.578 € by Vleugels van Hoop vzw
Problems/concerns:
Shortage in equipping to:
- Let the hall (chairs, screen, projector, sound equipment)
- Teach professions (knitting & sewing, ….)
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