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We are
working exclusively with Indian organizations to assure the
continuity after our departure. We
expect that the people become strongly involved during the execution of the
project. Our support goes to these projects
resulting in structured changes. IIMK’s motto is: “Teach to fish instead of supplying
fish”. Our projects create a framework
in which Self Help Groups can grow and flourish and as a result develop
themselves and their community. |
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We
maintain a project-based approach. This means that we request from our Indian
partners a clear description of the project with goals, activities, budget
and the expected results. We follow
up the projects by progress reports which we receive quarterly. |
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The
projects that we fund are limited in time and space. We commit ourselves for periods of 3 to 5
years. We limit ourselves to small,
yet very concrete projects of which the people can benefit after a short
period. After a few years, the local
project-committee is able to manage the project autonomously, possibly with
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Ownership
and responsibility are very
important elements towards sustainable results. On top of that, the income generated
programmes (IGP) assure the families the move from “under the powerty limit (BPL)” to “above powerty
limit (APL)” and allow them to take care of their children. Our intervention comes to the end at this
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We
work on a voluntary basis and receive never fees nor
travelling allowances. Our visits
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Visiting the
project areas … with our partners … in the villages to discuss …
to enjoy … to work |
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Our support is primarily financial (see also the “Support” section), but this does not
release us from our responsibility towards you, dear visitor and
sponsor. Therefore we select those
projects which suit the best our mission.
Additionally we try to share with our partners our professional knowledge related to project and budget management
in order to maximize the success of the selected projects. Through frequent internet contacts, reports
and site visits, we mutually steer the projects. Occasionally we visit the terminated
projects afterwards to check the sustainability and to meet the people as
friends. |
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