Build Workshop for Physically Disabled Burkinabes

1. Activities

1.1.  Meetings

• TN held 3 committee meetings as part of its activities.
• The organisation attended the initial meetings between the Ministry of Social Action, National Solidarity & Humanitarian Action and Handi-Action as part of the International Day of People with Disabilities on the 3 December 2019.
• TN members took part in the discussion held during the International Day of People with Disabilities.

1.2.  Mobilisation of Resources

1.2.1.    Subscriptions and New Memberships

• TN did not gain any new members
• TN re-registered 8 members who paid their subscriptions of 2000 cfa for the year (£2.60)

1.2.2.    Sales and craft orders

• TN received an order of 2 toy animals made from calebasse (African bottle gourds. These are vegetables which can be eaten or harvested, dried and used practically).
• TN received craft orders from its ex-Team Leader, Alice.
• TN participated in a large craft exhibition organised by Handi-Action.
• TN took part in the Christmas Market at the International School of Ouagadougou.

1.2.3.    Catering Service Orders

• From the end of July until the start of December 2019, TN’s Catering Services received orders from Humanity and Inclusion and an order from SP/COMUD.

1.2.4.    Cereal Sale and Equipment Hire

• There has been limited cereal sale due to the growing competition in the neighbourhood. TN aims to develop sales from its new location.
• The greatest demand for equipment hire (tables and chairs, possibly speakers, too) is for christenings, funerals and other Christian celebrations.

1.2.5.    Fundraising on GlobalGiving

• This was low during this period.

1. Promotion and Advocacy
   • TN is promoting its products and services through meetings with State organisations and NGOs such as Humanity and Inclusion. The organisation distributed its pamphlets and offered its services and to these organisations.
2. Organisational Development
   • TN received the support of Mode Ethique in Burkina to produce professional membership cards of the Burkina Faso Association of Craftsmen/women for 15 active members of the organisation.
   • TN has planned to award these cards during the ceremony for the presentation of the Peace Prize 2019 trophy, awarded to Zoénabou Savadogo, TN’s Director.
   • The ceremony will take place in TN’s new headquarters in the presence of TN’s members, representatives of the NGO Friends of Burkina Faso and other guests.
3. Activities for and in the new headquarters
   • TN obtained the Permis Urbain d’Habité (PUH) which is a document definitively stating that the plot of land purchased is owned by Tigoung Nonma.
   • Construction of toilets and a large entrance gate.
   • Construction of a terrace.
   • Construction of a small building and reorganisation/modification of the kitchen.
4. Projects
   • A project on access to reproductive healthcare for Tigoung Nonma’s female members was compiled and sent to CBM.
   • A project on “Improving the performance of policies and strategies of DSSR in Africa and West Africa and in Central Africa” was sent to AMPIFLY Change.
   • A project for the dressmakers and people specialising in knitting was drawn up and sent to LAFI Burkina
5. Difficulties
   • Growing insecurity in Burkina Faso
   • Insufficient sale of products
   • TN has insufficient funding to financially help its members in vulnerable situations.
6. Results
   • TN sold crafts, received and facilitated craft orders and catering service orders.
   • Some members were paid.
   • TN paid for some of its operations
   • The fundraising on Global Giving meant that TN was able to pay the taxes to get the PUH, to carry out certain renovations, to purchase materials (e.g. gate, doors, windows, sheets of corrugated metal for the roofs).
7. Looking ahead
   • Obtain funds, food supplies, clothes, shoes and school kit to support members and their children
   • Acquire mobility equipment needed by some of the members (wheelchairs, crutches, walking sticks)
   • Raise money in order to complete the building and modifications already underway on their property, including the installation of electricity and water.
   • Continue to work to promote Tigoung Nonma
8. Conclusion

TN finally received the PUH which granted them full ownership of their plot of land and the building for their headquarters.

TN remains determined to work for the improvement of the socio-economic conditions of their members despite the difficult conditions throughout Burkina Faso; unfortunately, they have limited means with which to surmount all of these problems

Note from Alice:

A fundraising evening was held on the 2nd November 2019 in collaboration with UK charity LAFI Burkina, who partner with Tigoung Nonma. During the lead up to the event £1,350.14  was raised on GlobalGiving, which was thanks to the kindness of new and seasoned donors. I also completed 2 commissioned paintings during this time, 100% of the proceeds of which went to the project.  The evening was part of Reading International Festival and thanks to Melissa of LAFI Burkina we were able to screen a fascinating film about Art, Politics and Music in Burkina Faso called 'Burkinabé Rising'. There was also live music and a buffet. 

A further £255 has been transferred via Western Union to some of Tigoung Nonma's craftsmen and women for items sold at the fundraiser and at other fairs and £213.72 has recently been transferred to GlobalGiving from this event.

Finally, I have completed 3 commissioned pencil sketches, donations for which were put on GlobalGiving.