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Fast tracking development
Flock of Birds Trade Co. & Flock of Birds Foundation
Combine economic development with skills development
Invest in the youngFast track development by bridging the gap
FutureSocial business approachIndependency
Earning & learningLocal micro economySufficient skillsEmploymentDiverse skilled labour force
NowNon profit approachDependencyLearningNo local economyInsufficient skills
UnemploymentLimited skilled labour force
Oct’12 Start registration Flock of Birds Trade Companies
Nov’12 2-year Flock of Birds bridging model developed
Jan’13 Registration Flock of Birds Foundation in the Netherlands (ANBI)
Feb’13 Start Flock of Birds Uganda & South Africa (brand development only)
Mar’13 Kampala: opening shop for product sales & local awareness
Apr’13 Gulu, Uganda: 1st pilot Flock of Birds business unit set up with 10 girls
placed in 2-yr bridging model under local management
Jul’13 Gulu: local senior manager hired for further business & skillsdevelopment – total of 12 young people placed in 2-yr bridging model
Jul’13 Kampala: local shop manager & assistant hired - Flock of Birdsbecomes reseller for 6 other local social enterprises and foundations.
Aug’13 Kampala: start Flock of Birds ICT business unit for digital job creation andlocal product development with 3 young ICT potentials placed in
bridging model
Our fast track
Flock of Birds Uganda
- 3 Flock of Birds business units up and running
- 20 local employees: 17 local young people placed in 2-yr bridging program receiving payment, 2 local managers and 1 shop assistant hired.
- 2 volunteer facilitators
Flock of Birds South Africa
- Volunteer facilitation
- Progress under evaluation
Flock of Birds Netherlands (International Trade Co. & Foundation)
- Governance, finance and development of business & foundation- 2 volunteer facilitators and 3 volunteer members of the board
Other specialised assistance given freely by many inspiring people
Our fast track
Status December 2013
Flock of Birds Trade Co. & Foundation
Income:
- Start up investment by private social impact investor
- Income through product sales
Expenses:
- Start up business units Kampala (2x), Gulu and Cape Town
- Salaries trainers, trainees & local employees
- Development skills and education program
Flock of Birds expects to publish a more specified progress and financial
report on 2013 before June 2014.
Finance overall
Flock of Birds Bridging modelEconomic development & skills development
Phase 1:
Set up local Flock of Birds business & select young traineesConnect to local formal & non-formal education programsDevelop & start up Flock of Birds business based on local market assessment
Determine intake profile trainers & trainees
Flock of Birds Bridging model Economic development & skills development
Phase 2:
Business development & start 2-yr bridging schemeAssessment candidates (Experience, Knowledge, Attitude/Style, Personality)Determine skills & personal development program
Local purchase & sales development & production planningContract with candidate for 2-year bridging program & start progress monitoring
Flock of Birds Bridging modelEconomic development & skills development
Phase 3:
Production and product development & Internship & evaluation3 Months internship with general branch education followed by evaluation for employment
Flock of Birds Bridging modelEconomic development & skills development
Phase 4:
Production and product development & hard and soft skills development3 Months specific job skills education & 6 months training on the job, incl. progress monitoring
Phase 5:
Production and product development & additional education1 year trainee function & personal development, incl. progress monitoring
Flock of Birds Bridging modelEconomic development & skills development
Phase 6:
Business development finalized & end 2-year programFinal evaluation and assessment for follow up program: self employment, new job opportunities, further personal education or employment in businesses under local management