LITERACY PROJECT PROPOSALS

I. PURPOSE

The literacy project firmly desires to accomplish the following purposes:

1. To teach the people ( youth and adults) how to read and write in Nepali and in English languages
2. To encourage Christian believers to create impact on the community through language teaching
3. To demonstrate our concern by helping poor people to communicate both in speaking and in writing
4. To fulfill the command of God to love our neighbors particularly the poor.

II. PERSONNEL

God works with man every time he carries out his divine plan. The stated purposes above will be accomplished by the following personnel:

1. Literacy Trainer
2. Volunteer Workers
3. Financial Supporters
4. Community Leaders
5. Church-Community Coordinators

III. PROGRAM

The accomplishment of the literacy project is achieved through the following programs:

1. Prayer and Preparation
2. Volunteer Teachers Training and Selection
2.1 – Coordination with church leaders for referral
2.2 – Prayer before selection
2.3 – Sharing of vision
2.4 – 18-hour Training Requirement
3. Coordination with Community and Church Leaders
4. Visitation (Make friends with the target people living in nearby villages.)
5. Duplication ( To transfer to others the literacy teaching techniques through seminar)
6. Gathering (Congregate the target people with their leaders for orientation)
7. Setting The Schedule for the Target Place
8. Looking for Other Felt-Needs.
9. Gospel Presentation (Gradually share the gospel to them through our lesson and kindness.)
10. Follow-Up (Contact church leaders for follow-up.)
11. Special Gathering (Make a special gathering or programs for literacy students.)


IV. MATERIALS

Literacy course materials are to be provided for effective training. The materials needed are:

1. Lesson and materials for Teachers training
1.1 - Reading
1.2 – Pre-reading
1.3 – Workbook for writing
1.4 – Phonics
1.5 – Chart for training


V. BUDGET & FINANCIAL SUPPORT

Budget and financial assistance are indispensable to any project such as literacy program. The listed basic expenses are to be met promptly and the sources of funds are to be inspired by earnest prayer and fruitful partnership.

1. Training Expenses
2. Allowances of Volunteer Teachers
3. Sources of Funds
3.1 – from donations of individuals
3.2 – from program sponsors (church or organizations)
3.3 – from donations of the trainees even in kinds
3.4 – from community sources (e.g. food and accommodation for the trainers.)


VI. TEACHERS SELECTION & TRAINING

Selection of teachers for training is crucial factor to the success of the program. It must be done following the requirements set forth below.

1. He must be a born again believer.
2. He must have the assurance of salvation.
3. He must be a faithful member of the local church.
4. He must have God’s calling as teacher.
5. He must have love and concern for his countrymen for doing voluntary work on literacy.
6. He must have the heart of Jesus of loving for the poor.
7. He must be faithful, available and teachable.


VII. ESTIMATED EXPENSES

The estimated expenses give the project director and the coordinators the ability to figure out the financial amount involved for easy contribution, collection, consumption, and submission.