Project Concern International

By: Anthony Barkett

Project Concern International History

• Non-governmental, non profit organization

• Over 44 years• Operates programs in

13 countries on four continents

• Headquartered in San Diego, CA

• Poverty biggest problem

Zambia Needs Help

• Capital is Lusaka• 1991 multi democratic

party system• Most Neglected• AIDS/HIV problems• Per capita $1150• 60% live on $1.25 per day• 5% employed of 21

million

Trip to Zambia• Kabwe Community• Visit schools, HIV stations

and nearby villages• Gardens (no irrigation)• No Clean water wells• Schools (no books, pencils)• Age of 20 have 6 kids• Street children – drugs,

prostitution, rape• KIDSAFE (Shelter, Advocacy,

Food, Education)

NEW PROJECT

• Build 4 new schools• Each with adjoining

center for rehab• Copperbelt Province– Ndola (394,518)– Kabwe (188,979)– Chingola (148,564)– Mufulira (120,500)

COSTS OF PROJECTTotal Budget Building Cost for Zambian School

Quantity Description Total $US Grand Total $US

4 Double Classroom Block

$25,500 $102,000

4 Teacher House $24,000 $96,000

10 Double Toilet Block $4,200 $42,000

1 Office and Store $19,500 $19,500

2 Laboratory $15,000 $30,000

1 Library $18,000 $18,000

3 Exterior Work $1,500 $4,500

400 Desks $37.50 $15,000

Total Building Costs $327,000

Total 4 Schools $1,308,000

Cost of ProjectTotal Budget Building Cost for Rehab Center

Quantity Description Total $US Total Cost $US

2 Double Office Block $34,000 $68,000

2 Teacher House $32,000 $64,000

3 Double Toilet Block $5,600 $16,800

1 Clinic $50,000 $50,000

2 Double Classroom Block

$34,000 $68,000

100 Desks $37.50 $3,750

Total Costs $270,550

Total 4 Clinics $1,082,200

Total Costs

Total Costs $US of 4 Schools $1,308,000

Total Costs $US of 4 Clinics $1,082,200

Miscellaneous (technology, irrigation, electricity, garden, books, sports equipment, etc)

$130,000 each

Total Cost $US of Everything $3,430,200

$US Raised by Project Concern $1,750,000

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Contribution

$1,750,000

Closing

• Overwhelming problems

• Zambia’s future• “All lives have equal

value and people deserve the chance to have healthy, productive lives”

• This is your chance