BPW International CongressJeju, Korea 

May 25th 2014

Susan JonesExecutive Director- Project Five-O

BPW InternationalSuccessful Project Funding

BPW International : Susan Jones – Regional Coordinator - Asia Pacific

Project Five-O Empowering Women in Developing Countries

Project Five-OProject Five-O is concerned with vocational and other training for women and girls in developing countries.It is a cooperative project that was originally funded and undertaken jointly by the • 1. BPW International • 2. International Council of Women (ICW), • 3. International Federation of University Women, • 4. Soroptimist International, and • 5. Zonta International

PROJECT 5O

Project Five-OThe beginning

• First discussed at International Women’s Year Conference - Mexico 1975

• Concept of coalition of 5 international women’s organisations came from BPW International President Beryl Nashar (Australia)

• Formed during International Decade for Women Conference - Copenhagen 1980

Project Five-O Objectives

• To use the skills and expertise of the members of the local participating organisations to provide training courses in income-generating skills, including:

Employment and vocational skills Literacy training Marketing Small business establishment and management Community leadership Agriculture and horticulture

Funding

–Pool of Funds from UNESCO– Supported by donations from Five O organisations–Annual fee

Argentina, Villa La Angostura (2003) BPWI, IFUW

Bangladesh, Dhaka (1991) BPWI, IFUW, SI, ZI

Benin, CONAFIB, Cotonou (1998), IWALEWA (1998) BPWI, ICW

Bolivia: Cochabamba (2008) BPWI, IFUW, SI

Georgia: Tbilisi (2005) IFUW, SI

India, Bangalore (2008) IFUW, SI

India: Calcutta, Village of Thakurpukur (1982) BPWI, ICW, IFUW, SI

India: Mumbai (2008) IFUW, SI, ZI

Mexico, La Paz (1986) BPWI, IFUW, SI

Moldova: Chisinau (2008) BPWI, SI

Morocco, Khourigba (1997) ICW

Nepal, Kathmandu (1994) BPWI, IFUW

Papua New Guinea, Yalu (1999) BPWI, SI

Philippines, Davao (2001) SI, ZI

Philippines, Pampanga (1993) SI

Samoa, Apia (1994) ICW, SI

Togo, Kara (1999) SI, ZI

Turkey, Samsun (1989) ICW, IFUW, SI

Uganda, Bibbo, Luwaro District (1999) ICW, IFUW

Project Management

LOCAL COMMITTEE

• Seeks the support of local businesses, other non-governmental organisations, as well as local, regional and national governments. Assists with and monitors project work.

• Provides regular reports to the International Coordinator. Ensures that all funds are accurately accounted for and profits shared equitably

Five becomes two……

• February 2009 at the annual meeting of Project 5-O in New York it was amicably agreed that only two partners would continue with the mission and future work of Project 5-O. 

• BPW International• International Council of Women (ICW/CIF)

Togo

Ama Bededa is happy with the money earned growing seeds

Abra learned to read in AFASA, she now teaches

Bangladesh

Hamida Akhter (left) came to Five-O as a trainee. She proved to be so adept that she is now a trainer, teaching machine embroidery to others. Girls receive training for three months. They then easily find jobs at local garment factories or make clothes to order for other village women.

Benin

New Machine

Cooperative Bakery

Producing For Market

Through Project Five-O• We work to provide vocational training and employment

skills for women in developing countries• We endeavor to alleviate poverty and advance the status

of women thus benefiting the whole community• We strive to empower women

Project Five-O Locations

Project Five-O

• Web-site listing of projects world-wide with contact details

• Encourage members to visit ALL Five-O Projects

Individual Projects are managed by a local committee which includes volunteers of the member organisations.

How To Start A Project

The Local Committee:Seeks local support.

Assists with and monitors project work.

Provides regular reports to the International Coordinator.

Ensures that all funds are accurately accounted for.

An example of a successful Five O Project managed by BPW……

La Paz, Nursing School,

• The Five-O project in La Paz, the capital of the Baja California Sur (Lower California South), is a Nursing School established in 1992 offering all subjects of nursing.

• The majority of students come from poor villages outside La Paz and go back to their local areas after graduation to work as nurses who are in great demand because of the scarcity of health facilities

• Each year about 250 students enroll for their three-year education

• They go into professional practice for a year and end with an official exam leading to a professional diploma which is recognised in any Health Institute.

• Scholarships are donated by BPW Mexico to students with low economic resources enabling them to become educated. Donations are also given for the expansion construction of the School buildings.

• In October 2003 the School became the first Educational Institute in Mexico to be certified with the ISO 9001:2000 norm, which reflects the quality of the training.

PROFESSOR SILVIA SALAZAR -SALAZAR - SCHOOL OF NURSING

La Paz, Baja California SurMexico

• 1987 SCHOOL BUILT FROM FIVE O FUNDS ON LAND DONATED BY STATE GOVERNMENT

• AUTHORISES THE DEEDS IN THE NAME OF BPW LA PAZ • 1988 FOUNDATION STONE LAID (BPW International President) • 1990 CONSTRUCTION OF THE MAIN BUILDING: 5 CLASS ROOMS, LABORATORY

AND LIBRARY. 1992 FIRST CLASS

• 2003 SECOND STAGE - AUDITORIUM FOUNDATION STONE LAID. TO BE COMPLETED AS FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE

Five O - México

The Architect was a member

of BPW La Paz

Vists From BPW International Presidents

MS ROSEMARY MICHEL - SWITZERLANDMS. TUULIKI JUUSELA - FINLANDDR. YVETTE SWAN - BERMUDADR. LIVIA RICCI - ITALYMS. SYLVIA G. PERRY - ENGLANDDR. PAT HARRISON - AUSTRALIADR ANTOINETTE RUEGG - SWITZERLANDDR CHONCHONOK VIRAVA - THAILANDLIZ BENHAM - USA

GRADUATED STUDENTS

1992 – 1995 43 STUDENTS GENERAL NURSES

1992 – 1995 44 GENERAL NURSES

1993 – 1996 63 20 SANITARY VERIFICATOR

1994 – 1997 67 17 SANITARY VERIFICATOR

1995 – 1998 64 10 SANITARY VERIFICATOR

1996 – 1999 40 GENERAL NURSES

1997 – 2000 41 GENERAL NURSES

1998 - 2003 56 GENERAL NURSES

2003 – 2008 50 GENERAL NURSES

2008- 2011 65 GENERAL NURSES

Graduation Ceremony

Supported by BPW La Paz Members

Teaching Aids

Personalised Nursing ScholarshipsSponsor a Nurse for $130 USD per term

• Sponsor receives a photograph of sponsored nurse and personal information and contact details

• Student receives photograph etc from sponsor club/member

• Club uses information to promote BPW work worldwide

Scholarship Requirement

- Minimum Academic requirement- Financial need- Preference for students outside of La Paz

March 2004 – Students completing Scholarship Application Forms

Choose Me

Project Five – O Mexico

• The final stage of the school building• School Auditorium

Surprise!!

DR YVETTE SWANN AUDITORIUM

Laying the foundation Stones

Construction begins - March 04

July 2004

Prof. Silvia Salazar Salazar(site –foreman)

Funding? HOW YOU CAN APPLY?

JOIN US IN THE EFFORT!!

• If you are e developing Country• Create a training program that fits the Project Five O

criteria• Form a local Committee represented by BPW & ICW• Complete the Application Forms (available from BPW

International)

Thank You!!!!!