SUPPORTED BY A GLOBAL GRANT FROM THE ROTARY FOUNDATION

HANDS ON ROTARY MAKING A DIFFERENCE. FINAL REPORT ABOUT PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN DURING PHASE 3 (12 JULY TO 5TH AUGUST 2012)

HAND OVER REPORT TO THE DISTRICT COMMISSIONER OF UKEREWE DISTRICT

ON BEHALF OF THE ROTARY FAMILY FROM ENGLAND, SWEDEN AND UKEREWE 3 AUGUST 2012

Dr John Philip, Past Rotary District Governor (District 1040), United Kingdom johnphilip@btconnect.com 0044 1484 421032 or 0044 7889 388038

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1. Introduction Ukerewe is an island community, with 350 thousand people living in some 15 islands. It is three and half hours by ferry from the main Tanzanian town of Mwanza. The scattered communities are linked only by unmade roads; the smaller islands are reachable only by ferry boats.

The main island, called Ukerewe has the only hospital in the District.

There are 120 primary schools and 22 secondary schools.

The community is isolated from the mainland and relies on fishing and agriculture for survival.

The island has a long history, a rich tradition and a fully committed local government under the strong leadership of the District Commissioner.

2. Third project In October 2009 a team of 24 people visited Nansio supplying USD 375,000 worth of hospital equipment and refurbishing the operating theatres at Nansio hospital as well as boosting Government funded malaria prevention programme.

In 2010, 22 volunteers undertook a number of vital projects. These included the provision of a 20 bed ‘waiting hostel’ for pregnant women, provision of solar lighting in the operating theatre and two wards, supply of water to Bukongo school, establishment of a school library, improvement of science labs and supply of vital medical equipment, school items and vocational training equipment. We were also successful in establishing a microcredit programme (‘Transforming Lives’) and encouraging IT training by donating 12 laptops and projectors.

During this third visit, the team helped the Nansio Rotarians to improve water supply, sanitation, health care and literacy. We built a play ground and two blocks of toilets. We also helped Lake Victoria Children’s Centre and the People with Albinism. We boosted a microcredit programme run under the supervision of Nansio Rotary.

3. Welcome from new District Commissioner

Welcoming 20 Rotary visitors on 14th July, District Commissioner Mary Teshma Onesmo, said: ‘I welcome you to Ukerewe. I have heard a lot about your good work here from the previous DC. I know that she gave you full support. I’ll do the same. I know that Rotary has been a great asset to our people. That is why I also want to join Rotary. I look forward to working alongside you during your stay here.’

We were also delighted to receive a warm welcome from Father Charles and the members of St Joseph’s Church, District officials and leaders of the community.

THIRD PROJECT VIST

We improved water supply, sanitation, health care and literacy. We built a play ground and two blocks of toilets. We also helped Lake Victoria Children’s Centre and the People with Albinism. We boosted a microcredit programme run under the supervision of Nansio Rotary.

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4. Thanks to our Rotary colleagues in Nansio and Mwanza The project was facilitated by members of Nansio and Mwanza Rotary Clubs. Rotary is an International organization of professional and business people. Nansio Rotary Club was started in 2010 with Deus Shayo as Founder President.

We were in Ukerewe at the request of Nansio Rotarians and all the good work that we did was only because of them. We are grateful to them for their hard work for many months before the start of the project, and also for their great support during the project.

The project received a generous grant from the Rotary Foundation (TRF).

The Rotary Club of Nansio meets every Saturday at Picnic Villa. To find out more call 0784317078.

A preliminary visit in January 2012 by John Philip, Chris Philip and Barry Doyle helped to agree with District leadership and others to set priorities for the project. The priorities and proposals were approved by Rotary District 1040 in Yorkshire (UK) and the Rotary Foundation in USA.

5. Support in the UK and Sweden This project has been possible only because of the support of many Rotarian and members of the Inner Wheel in England and Sweden, Hospitals, schools, businesses, charities and many individuals who have donated both money and goods.

6. Donated items We received a generous response to our appeal in the UK and Sweden for support to this project. Many schools, hospitals, businesses, some charities and individuals donated items and raised funds. Rotarians and volunteers collected items, cleaned and sorted, transported and packed. Some were used items but many new items such as toys, children’s clothes, sun protection for those with Albinism, were generously donated by people. It is difficult to estimate the value of the massive amount of items that were shipped in a 40 foot container. The container was loaded by 35 volunteers on 2012 Easter Saturday.

The cost of the shipment alone is: (based on 1£=$1.5)

SHIPPING COST USD

Container packing 75.00

Shipping agent (DHL) 11,371.00

Pre-departure inspection 284.00

Insurance 450.00

Freightworks (Tanzania) 665.00

Tanzanian Revenue and Customs 4293.00 TOTAL 17,138.00

For the purpose of Customs alone the value of donated items has been stated as below:

DESCRIPTION PKG QTY ORIGIN VALUE (GBP)

01 Donated used books for schools (Chemistry, Physics, Maths, English etc) and community library (Reference books)

136 4819 UK 990.00

02 Used items for school science laboratory (Glassware, Balances, Microscope)

30 1000 UK 575.00

03 Donated sports equipment (football, tennis, cricket sets, soccer jerseys), musical instruments

8 150 UK 407.80

04 Donated computers (reconditioned) for IT 10 10 UK 1,600.00

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training

05 Donated vocational training materials/ equipment (sewing items, cookery items, tools)

82 1200 UK 1,010.70

06 Donated medical consumables (bandages, plasters, gloves, syringes)

64 800 UK 1,500.00

07 Donated vital equipment for hospital laboratory

25 500 UK 210.00

08 Donated toys for children 66 1200 UK 1,000.00

09 Donated bicycles 5 5 UK 250.00

10 Donated projectors (reconditioned) IT training

1 1 UK 50.00

11 Donated incubator for vocational training 1 1 UK 150.00

12 Donated clothing for children, school bags, shoes

32 278 UK 340.00

13 Reconditioned printing machine 1 1 UK 500.00

14 Freezer to support microcredit programme 1 1 UK 150.00

15 TVs with educational videos 11 11 UK 1,100.00

16 Refrigerator to support microcredit programme

1 1 UK 150.00

17 Oven to help income generating project for orphans

1 1 UK 150.00

GRAND TOTAL FOR CUSTOMS ONLY GBP10,133.50

The USD equivalent of the value of the donated items declared for customs only is 15,200.00.

The shipment arrived safely in Nansio in May, mainly due to the hard work and support of the President of Mwanza Rotary Club Mr P Shekar and our Agents DHL and Freightworks. The massive number of items were unloaded and kept safe until the team arrived in July.

7. The visiting team The team consisted of 21 volunteers - 11 Rotarians, 3 inner Wheel members and 6 Rotary friends. They were from Yorkshire, Cheshire, Harlow in England and from Helsingborg in Sweden, and a Rotaractor from Uganda.

8. 5000 children in seven schools get drinking water Pupils of six primary schools – Nansio, Uhuru, Kagera, Nkilzya, Nakoza and

Namagubo as well as Nakoza secondary schools– have now water on site. In addition, each primary school had a ‘bio-sand’ filter from which they could have clean, safe drinking water.

Trenches were dug by schools, a few weeks before Rotary volunteers arrived. Rotary purchased the required pipes and other accessories. With the help of school staff and officers of the Council’s water department, pipes were laid to each school and connected to the

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mains. Standpipes were placed at convenient places near class rooms so that pupils can easily access water.

In addition to bringing water into school compounds each school also had ‘bio-sand’ filters installed. These were brought in from Uganda. Bio-sand filters use natural components to clean water, safe enough to drink. Team leader Dr John Philip said: ‘Research has shown that when children do not drink enough water they become tired and sleepy. When the brain does not have

enough water, children find it difficult to concentrate and learn. It is our hope that teachers will encourage children to drink plenty of filtered water each day.’

The filters use natural processes and need only minimum maintenance. In each school Rotary team members held training sessions attended by many staff members. They were reminded that many water born diseases such as typhoid can be prevented by good hygiene. With adequate maintenance and regular usage the filters have the potential of being a big help to improved standards in these schools.

The water filters alone cost USD1000 and in order to clear them at Mwanza customs cost USD 106.00. In addition, the project paid for the expenses of the trainer.

9. Nikilzya tank area and main water pipes

There have been massive water leaks for a long time from the main feeder pipes near the tank as well as the main distribution pipes, creating ‘free supply; to some residents and habitats for wild life at the cost of the Council!

This and other wastage of water had resulted in an inefficient and wasteful water system Rotarians felt that the financial and environmental consequences were too big to ignore. It was agreed that the project will pay for the stoppage of leaks. This required the services of an engineering company in Dar es Salaam who delegated

MAINTENANCE OF FILTERS AND ACCESS BY PUPILS TO DRINKING WATER

The filters must be maintained as we instructed the staff.

Pupils must have free access to drinking water.

Nansio Rotarians must from time to time inspect the filters.

WATER PUMPS AND DISTRIBUTION.

We urge the urgent repair of the second pump at the pumping station, to avoid disruption to supply, in case the only working pump breaks down.

There should be regular checks and immediate remedial action if there is a problem with the distribution system.

The Council should advise all users – especially large users such as the hospital - to ensure that water is not wasted.

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an engineer to work along side the staff from District Council Water Supply Authority.

The work was challenging as there was an unexplainable connection between inlet and outlet pipes. In discussion with the District water engineer it was decided to rectify this situation which has resulted in a considerable reduction of the time the main pump is pumping thus making a big saving in pumping costs.

Over 25 leaks have been repaired and some manholes constructed to make any future leaks more easily visible.

This has resulted in a considerable reduction in the pumping time required to fill the tank. It was estimated that the pumping time could be reduced from six hours to 45 minutes each day.

Despite our requests, the Hospital had not attended to broken pipe work, which caused large scale wastage of water. We urge the Authorities to take action to avoid wastage of water.

There are two pumps at the pumping station one is disconnected. To rely on one pump alone for the town’s entire supply is risky and we urge authorities to urgently consider repairing replacing the non-working pump.

10. Hospital gets many new things Nansio hospital received a brand new autoclave (this is for sterilising surgical instruments prior to surgery). This was bought by Rotarians in England and flown from India to Mwanza. An engineer connected the machine and offered training to the operation theatre staff.

The cost of the autoclave alone was $1280.

The theatre also received a water filter so that only clean water is used in this new machine.

Team members also supplied staff of maternity ward with containers to encourage pregnant women to have regular supply of clean drinking water.

The midwives on the maternity ward were introduced to a new technique of listening to the baby’s heart sound. Some staff were amazed that small handheld machines called Doppler could make the heart beat of baby’s in the womb so clear. Some mothers were thrilled to hear the heart beats of their unborn children. The purpose of these small sensitive machines is to help the midwives identify early, women with high-risk pregnancy and bring them to the notice of doctors before complications start.

The waiting hostel received a TV set and a video player as well as several videos. A sewing machine and accessories were also placed at the hostel so that inmates have something to make their waiting time relaxing and useful.

NANSIO HOPSITAL

The Hospital has the potential of becoming a high quality institution. For this we would urge the use of protocols in the care of patients, regular auditing, and a policy of routine maintenance. Simple tasks such as the maintenance of broken taps, hinges, lights etc may help save money.

The visiting midwife from Buganda Hospital advised training on neonatal resuscitation, availability of drugs and improved communication to help reduce maternal and child mortality.

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The team also donated to the hospital two slit lamps for checking eyes, about 475 pairs of spectacles, large number of crutches, syringes, needles and other consumables.

These items are not for re-sale. It was emphasised that these donated items should be supplied free of charge to patients.

Devother Issack, Senior Midwife from Buganda hospital visited Nansio hospital for three days and provided helpful advice and training. It is our hope that the collaboration with Buganda hospital and Nansio hospital will continue.

11. Ten thousand books Several schools received text-books, reference books and science equipment. Bukongo secondary school had many A level books, in preparation for starting A level courses soon. In addition Nansio, Bukanda, Mobongo and Msekewa secondary schools received large number of text books and laboratory equipment.

At Bukongo, team members shared their teaching experience with staff and students by attending classes and conducting some lessons.

The six primary schools which received water also received large numbers of text books, picture books, thousands of pencils, crayons and other useful items. Rotarians emphasised that no item should be sold. They must be given to pupils free of charge.

12. Bukongo secondary school gets classy toilets

Team members worked alongside local builders to construct a block of toilets to a new design. The toilet pit can be emptied safely after a period of ‘rest time’. This will make these attractive toilets block a permanent asset to the school. A new

innovation is a ‘urinal’ for boys to urinate.

The urinals were donated by a company in Yorkshire.

The cost of a urinal is approximately USD 525.00

Team workers worked alongside local skilled labourers in achieving this project in record time. Our team members were very impressed by the enthusiasm of the local staff. It is our hope that like in all other projects the sharing of tasks would have helped all participants in improving their skills.

13. Play ground There has been a magical transformation to the large waste land around community housing.

The children now have a top class playground with swings, slides, see saw, climbing frame, balancing bars and other play equipment. There is a volley ball court complete with net and balls. The ground is attractively laid out with paths and a seat. Ashok trees were planted around the perimeter. In addition a block of public toilets was also constructed at one corner of the ground. The team is grateful to the inmates of the local prison who worked hard to dig the pit. This toilet

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is also may be emptied after a period of rest. The urinal is a unique feature which will prolong its life and help maintain cleanliness.

A volley ball court was constructed at one end of the ground. The District Sports Officer, Mr Mafuru took charge of the net, 4 volley balls and 5 foot balls. He promised that the equipment will be used for the benefit of the children only.

We were delighted that the Play ground was chosen as one of the sites for the presentation of the Uhuru Torch.

President Deus said: ‘The nineteenth day of August 2012 will not be forgotten by the Rotary team from UK, Sweden and the Rotary Club of Nansio. At 11.00 am the Uhuru torch arrived at the play area for children, one of several other projects made by RI Global grant number 25781. Andrew who is a student doctor from England got the opportunity to hold the torch as honour from the President of the United Republic of Tanzania, for the great job that was did by Rotary for the people of Ukerewe. A hundred copies of the last news letter which had a lot of information about the whole project were produced and circulated to different people at the site and elsewhere. It was quite a remarkable event.’

14. Fruit juice bar The island has plentiful supply of fruits. Following discussion, the team decided to open a ‘fruit juice bar’. An empty shop has been hired or this purpose. The room was in a bad shape but the team transformed the place into an attractive juice bar. The shop is equipped with some modern equipment – refrigerator, deep freezer, juice maker, water filter and many other accessories.

Training has been provided to the shop owner in hygiene and juice making.

Nansio Rotary will derive a small income from this which will be ring fenced for the benefit of the children of Ukerewe.

PLAY GROUND

Security: It is our hope that the Council will provide a fence around the site and ensure security and supervision so that this community amenity will not be damaged by

vandalism or neglect.

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15. Clay oven - great opportunity to bake bread on the island Consumption of bread has gone up on the island. But all the bread that is used is imported from mainland increasing the cost. A clay oven was fabricated on site, in Picnic Villa by an engineering company from Mwanza.

After a period of trial several groups are ready to start baking and supplying fresh bread to the islanders.

16. Waste material converted to safe cooking fuel One thing Nansio has in plenty and increasing is rubbish. It is a common sight around the market and other streets to see piles of rubbish. Scavenging birds and rotting debris produce foul smell, and are breeding grounds for vermin.

A project to convert to safe fuel involved the provision of a briquette maker and the tireless energy of two of our members. Two acclaimed trainers from Lushoto, Mariet and Zugia worked alongside local volunteers, which resulted in a group of 12 women receiving training on briquette making and marketing.

Currently there is no market for briquettes in Ukerewe; it will take some time may be months for the trainees to build confidence in what they are doing.

In full production, a team will produce 700-1000 briquettes a day sufficient to supply 50 families. There is plenty of waste materials around in Nansio!

The total cost of the equipment and training was around Tsh 1.9 million.

17. Tools for groups of farmers A large quantity of farming implements were donated to two groups (Hubuma in Maleera Village and Chamtazamo in Hamkoko Village). Team members visited the groups to hand over the implements and emphasised the importance of sharing. The farmers were advised that the donated implements must not be sold.

18. Tools for groups of joiners, plumbers and sewing groups A large quantity of tools – planes, saws, screw drivers, spanners, drills etc were donated to the two groups. As with farmers instructions were given to share and not to sell any donated tools. Nansio Rotarians agreed to periodically inspect the groups’ activities.

Sewing groups: Baraka-Nanagon Do Village, Ebeneza, Nansio, Sayuni/GMC – Naka Tunguru 4Jikomboe, Elishad ai Muhula

Joiners: Ushirikino-Bula Mba village, Nguvu Kazi-Bukonog, Upendo Kagera

Plumbers: Nguvukazi-Nansio

19. Kitingaza vocational training school A new school which benefitted by the project this year was Kitangaza Vocational Training school. Members visited the school to assess needs and arranged to supply electricity to the work shop and domestic science/tailoring areas and the headmistress’s room. In addition the school also received six sewing machines, assorted books, fabric, tools, and domestic science implements.

20. Lake Victoria Children Team members redecorated two class rooms, fitted electric lighting and supplied some furniture. The walls were decorated with murals. We also supplied a TV and Video set and videos.

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A new kitchen has been created with a gas hob to help the Society feed approximately 36 children. In addition much infrastructure improvement was made to enhance learning. With the help of LVC volunteers and their village ambassadors a large quantity of toys and children’s clothes were also distributed to several families.

21. Tanzania Albino Society At the request of the Society well wishers in the UK had donated a large quantity of sun protection creams, hats, sunglasses and long sleeved shirts. These were handed over to the Society’s Chairman. Members also arranged for the well on the Society’s land to be lined, a pump installed and security gate fixed. The society also received agricultural tools and other tools.

Furthermore a fund has been created under the supervision of the Nansio Rotary club to assist any Albino child who needs financial assistance to continue education. We urge anyone who knows of any Albino child who needs financial support to approach the Albino Society. The amount that is immediately available for this is TSh 2,340,000/= (1500 USD).

22. Sanitary protection for girls We were delighted to introduce staff and pupils from seven schools to a new idea of making re-usable sanitary protection pads from locally available materials. The girls enthusiastically accepted the idea. It was gratifying that they immediately acknowledged that by using such protection, they could avoid missing school. The idea was developed by a team member and endorsed by a local vocational school teacher. It is our hope that Rotarians and teachers who learned about this project would disseminate this idea and encourage other schools to adopt it.

23. Incubator to hatch eggs The islanders largely rely on eggs imported from the mainland. It is our hope that a local group would consider the introduction and development of high yield poultry with a view of reducing dependency on imported eggs.

With this in mind we were pleased, to supply an incubator to Bukongo Vocational school. Our hope is that this will help as a training tool to introduce pupils to the way good quality chicken could be hatched and reared on the island.

24. Transforming Lives This is a microcredit programme we facilitated with Nansio Rotarians three years ago. A review of their finance, accounts and records was impressive. We met some groups who had benefitted from the programme.

We felt that the Trustees need to encourage new businesses and ensure that those who apply for funds receive some training in book keeping and basic business concepts.

We were pleased to add to the capital a further TSH 5,620,000/= (USD 3500).

25. Printing facility There is now printing facility available thanks to Rotary. A printing machine capable printing in bulk has been donated to Nansio Rotary Club. Any one who is interested in bulk printing (above 50 copies – for example exam papers) may contact the president of Nansio RC Deus Shayo 07843 17078)

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26. Summary

AREA OUR PROPOSALS COMMENTS

1 WATER

1.1 Nansio pumping station – help repair a pump currently out of use.

This is beyond the scope of this project. We would urge the Authorities to consider repairing or replacing the second pump immediately.

1.2 Stop water leak from the main Braithwaite reservoir tank and water inlet and outlet pipes (approximately 25)

Achieved

1.3 Supply water to the following primary schools – Nansio, Uhuru, Kagera, Nkilzya, Nakoza and Namagubo

Achieved

1.4 Drinking water to the above schools Achieved

1.5 Supply water to Nakoza secondary school

Achieved

2 SANITATION 2.1 Construct a block of toilets and a male urinal at Bukongo secondary school

Achieved

2.2 Construction of a block of public toilets Achieved

3 LITERACY 3.1 Supply books to secondary schools Achieved

4 POST PRIMARY – VOCATIONAL

4.1 BUKONGO: Supply some agricultural tools, incubator and introduction of poultry keeping 4.2 KITANGAZA: Supply vocational training items, supply electricity

Achieved

5 COMMUNITY CHILDREN’S PLAY AREA

Construct a safe play area for children with equipment such as swings, roundabouts, climbing frames etc.

Achieved

6 UKEREWE ALBINO SOCIETY

6.1 Supply donated items to the Society.

6.2 Help with pottery making and supply car maintenance kit to the Chairman who is a mechanic.

6.3 Supply boots to an adult with club-feet.

Achieved (except 6.2) but the project was extended to include improvement of water to the Albino society.

7 LAKE VICTORIA CHILDREN

7.1 Supply donated items to the Charity.

Achieved. Project extended considerably.

8 AGRICULTURE

8.1 Supply agricultural tools

8.2 Liaise with Royal Agricultural College in Cirencester.

Achieved. (8,2 under discussion)

9 HEALTH CARE 9.1 Install autoclave.

9.2 Supply donated medical items

Achieved. We were also able to arrange a visit by a Senior Midwife from Buganda

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9.3 Repair roof of Waiting hostel, provide door for toilet, window. Build roof over outside cooking area, and a surround. Supply like radio, clock, books, magazines etc

9.4 Training programme

hospital

10 FISH FARMING Expand fish farming Under discussion

11 FRUIT JUICE BAR

Provide a fruit juice bar. Achieved

12 MICROCREDIT

Expand microcredit, provide beneficiary training

Start at least three new groups Briquette making, Bread making using a clay oven, running the fruit juice bar (11 above)

Achieved

13 COMMUNITY NEWS SHEET

Launch a news sheet Two copies produced

14 COMMUNITY CENTRE

Supply sewing machines Achieved

27. Personal cost All volunteers paid for their own airfare, accommodation and living costs for the duration of the project. It is estimated that each team member spent for travel and other costs about USD 1650.

TEAM COST

Airfare, visa, travel injections, accommodation and food (20 people)

USD 33,000

TOTAL USD 33,000

28. Appreciation We are delighted at the support we received from the District Commissioner, Counsellors, District Executive Director and a large number of staff.

We are particularly grateful to Deus Shayo, President of Nansio Rotary Club and P Shekar, President of Mwanza Rotary Club for their support. In recognition of Shekar’s continued support over many years, District 1040 was pleased to award a Paul Harris Fellowship.

We are grateful to our Rotary colleagues who have the responsibility of monitoring

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the impact of the project and providing regular feed back. Any future collaboration will depend on the commitment of the beneficiaries in ensuring regular maintenance and upkeep.

29. Members of the team

I am grateful to the members of the team (below) who worked hard and made this project a success.

FIRST NAME

SURNAME CLUB IF APPLICABLE

Barry Doyle Halifax

Derek Edwards Filey

Diane Edwards Rotary Friend

John Ennis Rotary Friend

Knud Jensen Helsingborg Sofiero

Elisabeth Jensen Inner Wheel

Sarah Lunn Rotary Friend

Dennis Northcott Harlow Tye

Brenda Pearson Rotary Friend

Robert Pearson Rotarian

Diane Oldam Rotary Friend

Chris Philip Mirfield

John Philip Mirfield

Stephen Pratt Helmsley and District

Patricia Rowe Helmsley and District

Jenny Schwarz Rotarian

Patricia Utley Rotary Friend

Deborah Walton Rotary Friend

George Watson Halifax

Terry Shaw Rotary Friend

Maria Rotaractor

Dr John Philip Past Governor of Rotary District 1040 Chairman International Fellowship of Rotarian Doctors 4 Dorchester Road Huddersfield HD2 2JZ, UK 0044 1484 421032 OR 0044 78889 388038 johnphilip@btconnect.com