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The NAMCA ERC Project GOAL The Educational Resource Center project was established by the NAMCA board to provide counseling and recreation services to AIDS orphans. A primary goal of the project is to initially provide these orphans with a place that will offer a recreational facility, counseling services, and a health clinic. In order to equip them with tools to over-come their adversity, the center will provide a library and will offer vocational training in key artisan trades. IMPLEMENTATION PLAN The project is to be implemented in 2 phases, spanning 3 to 5 years. Phase 1 The association plans to raise funds and partner with local AIDS organizations to provide counseling, health and recreational services. These activities, listed in the order of the projected implementation, will operate from rented premises to be leased in Mbale town and will include: Counseling and Psycho-social care Health clinic for infected orphans Nutrition and basic dietary information Immunization services Recreational center with a wide variety of games for entertainment Wellness center Fitness center (Gymnasium) Community extension services to monitor the livelihood of the orphans in their homes Organizing seminars and workshops on HIV/AIDS issues. Phase 2 During this phase, the ERC moves from rented premises to a permanent home to be built on a prime plot of land already leased from the Mbale Land Board on 5 Park Crescent, Mbale. A goal of this phase is to construct a 10-floor building which will house the ERC and will serve as the operational center for NAMCA activities in Uganda. Part of the building will be commercially leased in order to raise funds for ERC services. Phase 1 and Phase 2 may overlap but the goal is to start with Phase 1 as soon as funds are secured. Financial Projections It is projected that US$ 40,000 will be required to start off Phase 1 and $15,000 annually to maintain the core services of the project. Construction costs for the building in Phase 2 are estimated to be $300,000 for the first 2 floors. Funding Sources The association plans to raise this money using donations from the membership and soliciting from charitable organizations. The NAMCA Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be a potential event for fund-raising activities. The government of Uganda will be requested for Tax exemptions. Donations Donations are welcome and encouraged via the website www.namca1.us or sent to the Treasurer using the address indicated at the same website. Join us Saturday, May 29th from 7:00pm - 12:00am • Fund-raising Dinner & Dance All proceeds will go towards the ERC Project. Educational Resource Center for AIDS Orphans 21