Summary of project status and achievements:
After intakes ending in October saw high levels of dropouts for the CDRC's Grade 7 and 8 programs, shorter intakes in November saw a noticeable increase in retention during November. Conversely, more consistent morning rains saw a drop in the Traveling Workshops, despite the fact that the workshops themselves are indoors. (Participants cited the rains affecting their commute to the classes.) With only weeks left in CDRC programming, it was decided to do 1-2 long CDRC seminars 3-4 times per week on topics such as business affairs, non-violent communication, reintegration, community development, and community economics, which was successful. This change in program also allowed the CDRC staff to participate in the staff-only educational programming.
The program which received the highest participation and excitement continued to be the program designed for Grade 12 students based on material from Search for Common Ground. A basic outline of this material can be found in the special SFCG program report submitted in November.
Papa Kamona was out for some of the month because his wife was experiencing critical health issues. CDRC coordinator Mangungu learned that he would be resettled to the USA on December 5th.
Indicators and Statistics:
See November spreadsheet.
Future goals:
N/A
Substantial problems or issues:
Rains affected traveling
Wishes or requests:
None.
