Pitch
My goal is to build a classroom for kids in the city of Debre Berhan in Ethiopia. Ethiopia is on the North East coast of Africa and has one of the world lowest literacy rates do to kids not being able to afford school. Debre Berhan is in central Ethiopia and is the smallest city in Ethiopia. If the countries younger generations can become more educated then GDP in Ethiopia will because there will be more job opportunities. Two goals from this project would be to give kids in Ethiopia the chance to learn and the second is to give children an education which they will need later on in life.Critical Needs
In Ethiopia only 34% of children go to school and many only go 1-3 times a weeks. The country has a 42.7% literacy rate and children only have to school for an average of eight years, building a classroom will allow children the chance to stay in school longer than eight years.
Impact
This project will benefit the world because it will give underprivileged children in Ethiopia a learning opportunity. Hopefully by completing this project it will open the eyes of many to take inisative and help poverty stricken children have a chance to learn by building more classrooms in other counties where it is needed. Eventually this could be happing all over the world.
Feasibility
I would like to start the project on July 1st 2014 and finish it on October 1st 2014. I have acquired the help of the Home Depot, Stapes and Air Canada to make it possible to make the classroom. They have all agreed because they believe this project is for a great cause and the town of Debre Berhan, Ethiopia will really benefit from a classroom.
The Home Depot
The home Depot is a North American wide hardware store chain. The Home Depot has agreed to supply the building supplies needed in the construction of the classroom. They will also help with the blueprints and the creating of the Classroom. Along with supplies the Home Depot will send and pay for 30 workers and a Foremen to build the classroom.Staples
Staples is a North American business depot. Staples will supply my classroom with supplies such as pencils and paper. Air Canada
Air Canada will supply flight to Ethiopia and back for all the workers. Equipment
50 school desks= $9800
20 2x8x10 dimension lumber=$193
2 tubs of concrete=$198
30 sheets of plywood=$356
Nails and screws = $1330
Other school supply's=$3000
Total Amount = $14,877
Staff
30 workers= $173,220
1 Foremen= $16,074
Total=$189,294
About The Blogger
I am 15 years old and attend Bill Crothers SS. I play hockey, soccer and football. My favorite teams are the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Pittsburgh Steelers. My favorite food is Steak and salad.
Bibliography
"Ethiopia" Index Mundi. Index Mundi 23 Nov. 2013. Web. 24 Nov. 2013.
"Ethiopia" Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 23 Nov. 2013. Web. 24 Nov. 2013.
The Home Depot. The Home Depot 23 Nov. 2013. Web. 24 Nov. 2013.
Excellent blog Curtis! Not only is your blog very informative but your title really attracts the attention of people. What I really enjoyed about your blog was how the language used was appropriate and got right to the point without drifting off topic. I also found your breakdown of the different expenses to fund your project was well thought out and organized. One thing I would have liked to see was a little more information about Ethiopia and the global impact bringing education to Ethiopia would have in general. Besides that, it was an excellent blog!
ReplyDeleteWell done! This blog was very to the point and on topic. The expenses were well thought out and displayed. The companies you chose to fund your project were also different and thought out. Apart from that it could use a bit more information, it was a little short but it's good that it stayed on topic. Otherwise great job!
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