PUSIR
WOMEN'S ORGANIZATION
“PEACE, DEVELOPMENT AND EQUALITY”, PUSIR GRANDE,
PROJECT FOR THE STRENGTHENING OF FAMILY MICRO PROJECTS
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Location
Community: Pusir Grande
Parish: San Vicente de Pusir
Canton: Bolivar
Province: Carchi
2. Beneficiaries:
34 families
3. Background
Since 2013, 8 projects have been implemented for a value of $160,845.00; These funds have been invested in financing family micro-projects (agricultural and commercial). The resources belong to the BRIDGING CULTURES foundation, Texas, USA. The reimbursable fund per family has been increasing to 420% since 2013, going from $200 to $840 this year. The increase in the fund is the result of the reinvestment of interest that is carried out each year.
On the other hand, the number of beneficiaries in these 10 years of work decreased from 50 to 34. The main reasons for this situation are: 1. Failure to pay the reimbursable fund, 2. Non-attendance at meetings, training and community activities, and 3. . Voluntary retirement.
The following table shows the growth of the capital delivered in Pusir Grande.
4. Objectives
• General objective
Guarantee the continuity of the productive process of the different family microprojects of the women members of the organization.
• Specific objectives
1. Provide a reimbursable fund for each family in the group.
2. Train in activities of local interest.
3. Monitor and evaluate the results achieved by the project.
5. Development of the project:
The activities that will be carried out are the following:
a) Delivery of resources: Each family receives $840 to invest in their productions. On the capital they must pay interest of 12% per year ($100.80 dollars). At the end of the project, each family will end up paying $940.80. Recovery is planned in 4 dividends of $235.20 each (capital and interest) each month.
b) In the second month, the review of family investments is planned. In this stage, the purchases and expenses made by each family are verified. Visits are made to each piece of land or business. It is estimated that the activitiy will be completed in 2 days.
c) From the third month to the 10th month, workshops will be held on three topics related to the making of crafts (Weaving, Embroidery and Jewelry). Each topic it will be during three classes, one per month, each class lasts 3 hours. These trainings will be led by Mrs. Margarita Fonte. In the 11th month, we will have an open house where Pusir's colleagues will present the work they have learned to make in the workshops.
d) Finally, in the 12th month, we will proceed to evaluate the results achieved by the project. For this we will apply a participatory evaluation. The main parameters to be analyzed are: 1. Payment of reimbursable fund and interest, 2. Attendance at training, 3. Compliance with proposed activities on schedule, and 4. Decision making
6. Financing
For this year, it is estimated that 36% of the project cost comes from FEDICE/BRIDGING CULTURES resources. The resources are distributed for the purchase of seeds, fertilizers, raw materials, merchandise ($28,560), $1,600 for the embroidery, weaving and jewelry workshops, and $3,766.25 for administration, monitoring, and evaluation activities that will be carried out by the FEDICE.
The organization “Peace, Development and Equality” finances 64% ($59,867.20). This value corresponds to: agricultural work, purchase of inputs, seeds that are necessary for the first production cycle ($56,440.00). Families will pay $3,427.20 per contribution for administrative and operational expenses generated by the develpoment of the project.
7. Monitoring and evaluation
The monitoring of the projects will be carried out on the land or premises where the activity recorded in the registry is carried out (annex to the project), information will be collected regarding:
1. M2 of land.
2. Purchases: Raw materials, merchandise, seeds, fertilizers, pesticides.
3. Use of labor.
4. Type of crop.
5. Place of sale.
6. Last sale price: maximum and minimum.
The data will be recorded in videos, photographs, interviews and other evidence to verify the results obtained.
The evaluation of the processes and results of the project will be through the intervention of the 34 families and FEDICE technicians.
HOUSING PROJECT 2023
ROSARIO ESPAÑA
HOUSING PROJECT 2019
ADAPTATION OF HOUSING 2018
The houses in Pusir Grande are built with blocks and a mixture of sand and mud rather than cement, which is already melting only 15 years after construction. In addition, this fact means that it would be easy to tear down houses. Another problem of the community is that many do not wear shoes, causing them to contract infections.
We made aa agreement with them that they are responsible for tearing down and clearing the ground in a “minga” (community workday), before the builder comes. In addition, they need to start looking for a place where they can stay during construction process.
The houses in Pusir Grande are built with blocks and a mixture of sand and mud rather than cement, which is already melting only 15 years after construction. In addition, this fact means that it would be easy to tear down houses. Another problem of the community is that many do not wear shoes, causing them to contract infections.
We made aa agreement with them that they are responsible for tearing down and clearing the ground in a “minga” (community workday), before the builder comes. In addition, they need to start looking for a place where they can stay during construction process.
Rocio ´s House:
Dangerous / harmful aspects of the house:
- The roof Is fabric that has holes, meaning that it does not protect the family from the elements.
- The potatoes are on a bench and the floor with shoes and other things. You have to protect the food from the bacteria that exists on the floor, they must store the food in a clean and protected place.
- The refrigerator does not work, there is no place to store and protect the food
- It is very difficult to access the bathroom, it seems very fragile, and could easily fall.
- There was no soap anywhere. Not in the bathroom, shower or kitchen. This indicates that they are not bathing well or washing their hands
- There is no good place to put clothes to protect it, creating more clutter in the house
- You cannot walk in the rooms because the beds occupy all the space.
- She now has 3 children living there with her.
Elvia´s house:
Dangerous / harmful aspects of the house:
- Mud floors that are almost impossible to clean and disinfect.
- Again, there were potatoes and a melon on the floor that is not sanitary.
- The house is not isolated or sealed so insects and natural elements can enter the roof.
- To wash everything (dishes, hands, clothes), they use the same rock that is not sanitary.
- There's no water in the bathroom so there's no way to get rid of the waste.
- There are 5 people living in a two-room house and a kitchen.
Recommendations for houses in Pusir
• Promote the wearing of shoes.
• An insulated and durable roof to protect from weather and insects.
• Store food in a clean and protected place.
o They should NEVER put food on the floor.
• If possible, fix the refrigerator or add a new one to protect perishable products.
• Put the bathroom on the same floor as the rest of the house.
• Use soap, shampoo, and deodorant.
• Put soap in the kitchen sink to wash dishes and hands.
• Add or fix cabinets to store and protect clothing.
• Make rooms large enough to put in a bed and have space to walk.
• Put wood or ceramic flooring that is easier to clean.
• In the house of Elvia, add a sink, fix the bathroom, and possibly a place to wash clothes (not to use the same rock for all these things).
