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Implementation Plan
Project Development
The project is presently in the "developmental" phase. Importantly, this initial phase defines what should be part of the project. This effort is being conducted largely by the Shree Pipal Bhanjyang Secondary School in Dhading, Nepal. The local school is in the best position to determine what is necessary as part of the project in order to assure its success. The school is reaching out to individuals who operate other Nepal school youth hostels to learn from their successes and failures.
Ten Friends Board members are planning to visit the school in August 2025 to meet with school representatives and community members to discuss the project in detail. As part of the project development process, a Memorandum of Understanding will be developed to outline the roles and expectations of parties involved in the project.
Feasibility Analysis
An important part of the project's consideration is to assure that it is feasible and that it has a high likelihood of resulting in the desired outcomes. There are many key questions that need to be satisfactorily answered. The Ten Friends Board of Directors will only proceed with funding the project based on a positive determination of its feasibility and the likelihood of its long-term sustainability.
Financial Plan & Project Funding
As usual, it all comes down to funding -- both for initial project expenses and for assuring that it is sustainable. We are presently developing a funding plan that seeks to assure that adequate funding resources ae available to support the project.
Construction of required school hostel facilities
For the initial phase, the hostel will be established within the school premises. The Shree Pipal Bhanjyang Secondary School will be responsible for constructing necessary additional hostel facilities. Since the hostel will be located within the existing school structure; construction requirements will be minimal.
The initial plans are for the repurposing of a two-story structure, that was originally built for Early Childhood Development classes and other activities. The current empty space will serve as dormitories, and a closet near the school canteen will be converted into a hostel kitchen. The school plans to construct a new bathroom specifically for hostel students use.
Operations of the School Hostel
The Shree Pipal Bhanjyang Secondary School will operate the hostel. All activities will be managed by the school’s administration, while Ten Friends / donors will provide the necessary funding to support them. If the school can get financial support from the local government or other non-profit organizations, charities, and foundations, the budget would be shared.
The school administration will appoint a hostel teacher, who also teaches at the same school, to tutor the students. The teacher will provide additional lessons in the morning and evening and assist students with their homework. Additionally, a cook/caregiver will be required to help manage the hostel effectively. The project budget covers the stipend for the cook/caregiver.
Startup/Initial Actions
The Shree Pipal Bhanjyang Secondary School will design and contract for the construction of the required facility improvements. Once improvements are complete, the following actions will be taken:
- Student Selection: Identify eligible students based on criteria through collaboration with local community leaders and school staff
- Admission Process: Facilitate the admission of twenty selected students into the school hostel
- Provision of support: Ensure students receive accommodation, meals, health care, tutoring, and other support
Monitoring and Evaluation
Monitoring and evaluation of the project will be important to assure that the project is successful. Regularly tracking the progress of students through academic performance, health status, and personal development will be performed. In addition,
a local awareness campaign will be conducted. This will include organized workshops and sessions for attendance by students and their families as well as community leaders.
Future development of a new dedicated hostel facility
Depending on the success of the initial hostel, it may be advantageous to construct a dedicated hostel facility. The facility would likely be larger to accommodate additional students. The building would from the start be designed as a hostel and would offer improved conditions for the students as well as dedicated spaces for operations such as a kitchen, rooms for study and tutoring, improved bathroom facilities and other needed amenities.
This project phase is likely years out but is being considered as we proceed with the initial project.