COVID-19 Response and Recovery Plan-CREP (2020-2030)

Brief on The COVID-19 Response and Recovery Plan-CREP (2020-2030) 

PREAMBLE 

We work through 300 Champions (Community Mobilisers) and as a team it is possible to mobilise a large group of beneficiaries to form enterprising networks. We run a resource center; a virtual work platform on which we are able to disseminate information; have developed small-scale businesses run by our beneficiaries including Champions. We have been able to collect money which we used to pay for office space, administrative and other costs.  However, to enable us sustain the progress we have achieved it requires money to support such an initiative. This is why we came up with the COVID-19 Response and Recovery Plan-CREP 2020-2030. The seed money we intend to use will be used to: make savings; to pay subscriptions for Cooperatives; subsistence; utilities; rent; reinvestments. The Advocacy Network Africa (AdNetA) Board of Directors approved a COVID-19 Response and Recovery Plan-CREP (2020-2030) for 90 CBOs in which it is hoped we shall reach out to about 3,700-5,400 beneficiaries including refugees. This plan will help to address key challenges in promoting quality life practices as well to provide catalytic support and funding to help beneficiaries address areas not yet fully serviced by different initiatives. 

The project activities are aligned with the strategic objective of providing quality services for sustainable development.  We aligned ourselves with different plans which place great emphasis on linking quality health promotion and labour market. The plan also draws from the different plans for response and recovery against COVID-19 which focuses on improving the quality of life, through: (i) improvement of quality life goals, outcomes and impact of day-to-day investments; (ii) development of relevant quality life promoting skills; (iii) improved social relations outcomes and (iv) improved efficiency and effectiveness in use of available resources. 

The plan was designed with strategic input from the Community-Based Planning Teams (CBPT), and builds on piloted programmes supported by both Government and Development Partners, the donors, CSOs, NGOs, FBOs, Local Governments and well-wishers. 

The plan is well aligned with the quality life goals: (i) Ensuring that all beneficiaries master basic literacy and numeracy necessary to pursue life’s dreams; and (ii) building systems that have capacity and integrity to deliver, support and promote quality of life. The plan focuses and is targeting resources which serve the most marginalized groups in urban poor settlements. 

The plan is aligned with strategies on (i) Poverty reduction and boosting shared prosperity.  (ii) Participatory Prevention Strategy (PPS), which promotes reaching out to make alliances in which it is possible to access traditional altruistic and philanthropy safety nets; investment of time and resources in participating, involving oneself in education of any kind, early, smartly and for all. The plan is also in line with the World Bank Country Partnership Strategy (CPS) which outlines the importance of: (i) human resource development to help people in Africa realize their full potential and to live in dignity, reduce inequality and social exclusion to develop shared prosperity; and (ii) improving skills development, notably for marginalised young people. 

Key Pillars of the Project 

•     The Resource Investment Capacity and Empowerment (RICE) plan or project signals a reorganisation of all Community-Based Organisations (CBOs) as business entities.  Positioning the CBOs to mechanisms which in turn link them to between the Development Partners and the Government of Kenya in supporting programmes in the development sector. Its successful implementation will restore confidence among stakeholders, including Kenyan citizens; 

•     The project is implemented within existing systems and policies and seeks to strengthen existing institutional delivery systems. Capacity of beneficiaries working in the project will be enhanced.  Technical, logistic and financial assistance will include capacity transfer to beneficiaries for sustainability and roll-out;  

•     The project is designed to enhance community participation in the development sector, through decision making and having a collective responsibility towards income generation, sustainability, governance, accountability and improved quality life outcomes. 

 

PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES 

The plan aims to (i)improve competencies among beneficiaries to engage in quality life promoting activities including self-care mediated goals; self-esteem mediated goals; financial independence goals and (ii) strengthen management systems to promote consistency.  

PLAN COMPONENTS 

Component 1: improving the foundations of learning by enhancing group dynamics (EGD), Strengthening Leadership and Implementation Competencies (SLIC) –complementing efforts to promote quality life for all; Strategic Public Health Awareness, Promotion and Quality Life Campaigns through the Participatory Prevention Activities (PPA).  

The plan will focus on the scaling up, across Kenya, of the engagement in not only safeguarding against COVID-19 but looking at resilience-based life promoting activities.  The focus of the scale up is on all CBOs in pockets of urban poverty with the idea of improving performance.  These CBOs, estimated to comprise about to reach out to 3,700-5,400 beneficiaries who will adopt the fullness of the methodology and receive the requisite training/learning.  The key results of this component include:  

(i)     number of planned activities geared at improving quality of life and financial independence;  

(ii)   number of CBO leaders trained in instructional techniques under the  Project;  

(iii)  number of beneficiaries who are engaged in income generating activities (flower nursery management; shoe-making; hair salons; embroidery; wood work; motor vehicle repair; transportation; car-detailing; food and catering; house-keeping; poultry; farming) 

 

Component 2: Strengthening capacity of management and accountability. 

The plan targets to improve capacity for engaging in income generating activities (IGA) on a regularized basis 

Key results of this component include 

(i)     Number of CBOs which can now receive performance analysis reports;  

(ii)   percentage of beneficiaries in participating in IGA work; 

(iii)  number of CBOs submitting satisfactory reports on a regular basis;  (iv) number of CBOs who received allocations; and 

(v) number of CBOs audited. 

 

Component 3: Strengthening capacity for evidence-based financial independence policy development.  

The Activities include: (i) Strengthening the Data Management Information System (DMIS) to make data more available, reliable and integrated; (ii)  Enhancing the system for monitoring reporting and saving, for example during project life and the dissemination of results; and (iii) Enhancing the capacity to develop policies with respect to system equity, efficiency and quality, for example through support to consolidate all guidelines and regulations on quality standards and assessment procedures. 

The plan will also support the analysis of adequacy and utilization of knowledge, skills, grants and productivity. Policy options emerging from the analysis will feed into the preparation of the subsequent plans.  

Key results include 

(i)       the percentage of CBOs providing data,  

(ii)      the availability of a situational diagnostic covering access, equity and efficiency, and   (iii) The initiation, preparation and implementation of the plan in the next five years (2020-2025). 

 

Component 4: Overall project coordination communication and monitoring and evaluation. This component would involve and finance: 

(i)     management of the project including establishment of a Project Coordination Unit to implement and manage the project, as well as implementation units,  

(ii)   preparation      of         annual  and      semi-annual  work-plans         for       project implementation;  

(iii)  monitoring and evaluation under the project including baseline studies, mid and end-term evaluation studies, impact evaluation and documentation of good practices for sharing of lessons; 

(iv)capacity building for implementing units at all levels; and 

(v)  Dissemination of project information on all social media platforms and also through other print and electronic media. 

PROJECT BENEFICIARIES 

The project will benefit a number of beneficiaries and build capacity of all involved in the implementation. Specifically, it will directly benefit: 

•      3,700-5,400 immediate beneficiaries who will benefit from improved foundations of learning by enhancing group dynamics (EGD), Strengthening Leadership and Implementation Competencies (SLIC). We anticipate another 40,000 persons who will benefit through support networks and market linkage that will develop as a result.  

•      Participating CBOs who will benefit from more effective and present support as well accessing inputs; 

•      Beneficiaries will receive guidance and support in activity improvement planning and be empowered to implement plans to improve their performance; 

•      Communities whose aspirations will be met through greater information and enhanced responsibility in management for improving quality of life. 

•      Leaders will benefit from improved information and accountability through up to date DMIS data and audit. 

PROJECT MANAGEMENT A. Project Steering Committee (PSC) 

At the apex level, a Project Steering Committee (PSC), chaired by the Executive Director of AdNetA will perform the overall governance function of the project and ensure the coherence between this project and other development partners’ efforts as well as other guidance entities. The PSC will meet regularly or when need arises. The membership of the PSC are the CBO representatives. 

 

Terms of Reference for the Project Steering Committee 

The following are the Terms of Reference for the PSC: - 

1.      Oversee the progress and effectiveness of the Project interventions. 

2.      Approve the work plans and budgets of the Project activities. 

3.      Provide Policy Direction. 

4.      Receive and advise on Policy briefs on the status of implementation of the project. 

5.      Review monitoring and evaluation reports on the progress of the project implementation and take appropriate action. 

6.      Participate in project review meetings. 

  

B. Project Coordination Unit (PCU) 

•      There will be a dedicated full-time Project Coordination Unit (PCU) with no less than four full-time personnel to be responsible for the day-to-day project coordination and implementation. 

•      The PCU is headed by a Project Coordinator and three Deputy Coordinators, accountant, finance officer and supply chain management officer.  The Deputy Coordinators are in charge of Component 1, Component 2 and Component 3 & 4.  

MILESTONES ACHIEVED IN THE PLAN TO DATE 

1.        The development of this plan called COVID-19 Response and Recovery Plan-CREP (20202030); 

2.        Established mechanisms for soliciting support and grants to promote quality life; 

3.        Establishment of the Project Coordination Unit (PCU) Team which coordinated: Universal Health Coverage campaigns; End to TB, HIV, Malaria by 2030 Integrating COVID-19 response and recovery; the AIDS 2020: Virtual; Elimination of Violence Against Women+; Income generating Activities to support sustainability. 

4.        Assignment of Task Team Leader; 

5.        Develop/design business plans to solicit funding for small-scale industries. These are generally labour-intensive industries, create much employment, help with per capita income and resource utilization in the economy. This is a very important sector of the economy from a financial and social point of view.

6.        Established range of Small scale occupations: Flower nursery management; car-detailing; small electrical repairs; care repairs; masks, napkins, toothpicks, bracelets, sandals, sheets, duvets, rags, mats, paper, envelopes, toys, water bottles, hair-care, grooming, decoration, pedicure, manicure, food, retail; Music, dance and drama; Bakeries; candles; School stationeries; Water bottles; leather belts; leather shoes; small toys; Paper Bags; Xerox and printing; T-shirt Printing; Photography; Beauty parlours; poultry; farming; car-detailing; scarfs, hats; bandanas, lapel badges and retail.

 

 

PROJECT FUNDS FLOW  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IMPLEMENTATION 

1.      The project will be implemented by all CBOs; 

2.      All projects management will be supervised by the Executive Director; 

3.      Each CBO will have Project Coordinator who will oversee day-to-day project activities for all the components; 

4.      Each CBO will receive support, logistics and financial support for project management and coordination; 

5.      The Nature Network Resource Center/ Headquarters will provide oversight in governance and accountability to ensure that project expenditures are consistent.

Making Financial Sense

 

S/N	Catchment	Activities	Beneficiary estimate	Pre-COVID19 pandemic (December 2019-March 2020)	COVID-19 pandemic	COVID-19 pandemic Response and Recovery	Points to note/Remarks
1	Matasia Upper	Small scale: masks, napkins, toothpicks, bracelets, sandals, sheets, duvets, rags, mats, paper, envelopes, toys, water bottles, hair-care, grooming, decoration, pedicure, manicure, food, retail; Music, dance and drama; Bakeries; candles; School stationeries; Water bottles; leather belts; leather shoes; small toys Paper Bags; Xerox and printing; T-shirt Printing; Photography; Beauty parlours; poultry; farming and farm products; cardetailing; scarfs, hats; bandanas, lapel badges and retail.	300	Money is used to pay for rent, utilities, subsistence, healthcare, personal grooming, subscriptions	Money is used to pay for food, detergents, sanitiser, rent, utilities, subsistence, healthcare, personal grooming, subscriptions	Money is to be used to: make savings; to pay subscription s               for Cooperative s; subsistence; utilities; rent;     reinvestments	-Money is used to pay for rent, utilities, subsistence, healthcare, personal grooming, subscriptions -We were able to join networks through which we claimed for leniency from Landlords/landladies -We formed health promotion networks of Champions to promote hygiene and healthy living consciousness - We formed financial self-help initiatives and reached out to 5,400 beneficiaries who are engaged in various activities -Provided support to 105 Persons living with HIV and linked them to care;

 

							255 persons living with TB and linked them to care
2	Matasia Lower	Small scale: masks, napkins, toothpicks, bracelets, sandals, sheets, duvets, rags, mats, paper, envelopes, toys, water bottles, hair-care, grooming, decoration, pedicure, manicure, food, retail; Music, dance and drama; Bakeries; candles; School stationeries; Water bottles; leather belts; leather shoes; small toys Paper Bags; Xerox and printing; T-shirt Printing; Photography; Beauty parlours; poultry; farming and farm products; cardetailing; scarfs, hats; bandanas, lapel badges and retail.	200	Money is used to pay for rent, utilities, subsistence, healthcare, personal grooming, subscriptions	Money is used to pay for food, detergents, sanitiser, rent, utilities, subsistence, healthcare, personal grooming, subscriptions	Money is to be used to: make savings; to pay subscription s              for Cooperative s; subsistence; utilities; rent;     reinvestments	do
3	Rongai/Kiserian	Small scale: masks, napkins, toothpicks, bracelets, sandals, sheets, duvets, rags, mats, paper, envelopes, toys, water bottles, hair-care, grooming, decoration, pedicure, manicure, food, retail; Music, dance and drama; Bakeries; candles; School stationeries;	500	Money is used to pay for rent, utilities, subsistence, healthcare, personal grooming, subscriptions	Money is used to pay for food, detergents, sanitiser, rent, utilities, subsistence, healthcare, personal	Money is to be used to: make savings; to pay subscription s              for Cooperative s;	do

 

		Water bottles; leather belts; leather shoes; small toys Paper Bags; Xerox and printing; T-shirt Printing; Photography; Beauty parlours; poultry; farming and farm products; cardetailing; scarfs, hats; bandanas, lapel badges, retail and flower nurseries.			grooming, subscriptions	subsistence; utilities; rent;     reinvestments
4	Embulbul	Small scale: masks, napkins, toothpicks, bracelets, sandals, sheets, duvets, rags, mats, paper, envelopes, toys, water bottles, hair-care, grooming, decoration, pedicure, manicure, food, retail; Music, dance and drama; Bakeries; candles; School stationeries; Water bottles; leather belts; leather shoes; small toys Paper Bags; Xerox and printing; T-shirt Printing; Photography; Beauty parlours; poultry; farming and flower nurseries; cardetailing; scarfs, hats; bandanas, lapel badges and retail.	100	Money is used to pay for rent, utilities, subsistence, healthcare, personal grooming, subscriptions	Money is used to pay for food, detergents, sanitiser, rent, utilities, subsistence, healthcare, personal grooming, subscriptions	Money is to be used to: make savings; to pay subscription s              for Cooperative s; subsistence; utilities; rent;     reinvestments	do
5	Zambia	Small scale: masks, napkins,	100	Money        is	Money        is	Money is to	do

 

		toothpicks, bracelets, sandals, sheets, duvets, rags, mats, paper, envelopes, toys, water bottles, hair-care, grooming, decoration, pedicure, manicure, food, retail; Music, dance and drama; Bakeries; candles; School stationeries; Water bottles; leather belts; leather shoes; small toys Paper Bags; Xerox and printing; T-shirt Printing; Photography; Beauty parlours; poultry; farming and farm products; cardetailing; scarfs, hats; bandanas, lapel badges and retail.		used to pay for rent, utilities, subsistence, healthcare, personal grooming, subscriptions	used to pay for food, detergents, sanitiser, rent, utilities, subsistence, healthcare, personal grooming, subscriptions	be used to: make savings; to pay subscription s              for Cooperative s; subsistence; utilities; rent;     reinvestments
6	Karen-C	Small scale: masks, napkins, toothpicks, bracelets, sandals, sheets, duvets, rags, mats, paper, envelopes, toys, water bottles, hair-care, grooming, decoration, pedicure, manicure, food, retail; Music, dance and drama; Bakeries; candles; School stationeries; Water bottles; leather belts; leather shoes; small toys Paper Bags; Xerox and printing; T-shirt Printing;	200				do

 

		Photography; Beauty parlours; poultry; flower nurseries and farming; farming and farm products car-detailing; scarfs, hats; bandanas, lapel badges and retail.
7	Africa Village	Small scale: flower nurseries, masks, napkins, toothpicks, bracelets, sandals, sheets, duvets, rags, mats, paper, envelopes, toys, water bottles, hair-care, grooming, decoration, pedicure, manicure, food, retail; Music, dance and drama; Bakeries; candles; School stationeries; Water bottles; leather belts; leather shoes; small toys Paper Bags; Xerox and printing; T-shirt Printing; Photography; Beauty parlours; poultry; farming and farm products; cardetailing; scarfs, hats; bandanas, lapel badges and retail.	200	Money is used to pay for rent, utilities, subsistence, healthcare, personal grooming, subscriptions	Money is used to pay for food, detergents, sanitiser, rent, utilities, subsistence, healthcare, personal grooming, subscriptions	Money is to be used to: make savings; to pay subscription s              for Cooperative s; subsistence; utilities; rent;     reinvestments	do
8	Kasarani/East Leigh	Small scale: car repairs; car detailing; brokerage; masks, napkins, toothpicks,	1,000	Money is used to pay for rent,	Money is used to pay for food,	Money is to be used to: make	do

 

		bracelets, sandals, sheets, duvets, rags, mats, paper, envelopes, toys, water bottles, hair-care, grooming, decoration, pedicure, manicure, food, retail; Music, dance and drama; Bakeries; candles; School stationeries; Water bottles; leather belts; leather shoes; small toys Paper Bags; Xerox and printing; T-shirt Printing; Photography; Beauty parlours; poultry; farming and farm products; cardetailing; scarfs, hats; bandanas, lapel badges and retail.		utilities, subsistence, healthcare, personal grooming, subscriptions	detergents, sanitiser, rent, utilities, subsistence, healthcare, personal grooming, subscriptions	savings; to pay subscription s              for Cooperative s; subsistence; utilities; rent;     reinvestments
9	Isiolo/Kitengela	Small scale: masks, napkins, toothpicks, bracelets, sandals, sheets, duvets, rags, mats, paper, envelopes, toys, water bottles, hair-care, grooming, decoration, pedicure, manicure, food, retail; Music, dance and drama; Bakeries; candles; School stationeries; Water bottles; leather belts; leather shoes; small toys Paper Bags; Xerox and printing; T-shirt Printing;	1500	Money is used to pay for rent, utilities, subsistence, healthcare, personal grooming, subscriptions	Money is used to pay for food, detergents, sanitiser, rent, utilities, subsistence, healthcare, personal grooming, subscriptions	Money is to be used to: make savings; to pay subscription s              for Cooperative s; subsistence; utilities; rent;     reinvestments	do

 

		Photography; Beauty parlours; poultry; farming and farm products; cardetailing; scarfs, hats; bandanas, lapel badges and retail.
10	Kajiado	Small scale: masks, napkins, toothpicks, bracelets, sandals, sheets, duvets, rags, mats, paper, envelopes, toys, water bottles, hair-care, grooming, decoration, pedicure, manicure, food, retail; Music, dance and drama; Bakeries; candles; School stationeries; Water bottles; leather belts; leather shoes; small toys Paper Bags; Xerox and printing; T-shirt Printing; Photography; Beauty parlours; poultry; farming and farm products; cardetailing; scarfs, hats; bandanas, lapel badges and retail.	550	Money is used to pay for rent, utilities, subsistence, healthcare, personal grooming, subscriptions	Money is used to pay for food, detergents, sanitiser, rent, utilities, subsistence, healthcare, personal grooming, subscriptions	Money is to be used to: make savings; to pay subscription s              for Cooperative s; subsistence; utilities; rent;     reinvestments	do
11	Embakasi	Small scale: masks, napkins, toothpicks, bracelets, sandals, sheets, duvets, rags, mats, paper, envelopes, toys, water bottles, hair-care, grooming,	100	Money is used to pay for rent, utilities, subsistence,	Money is used to pay for food, detergents, sanitiser,	Money is to be used to: make savings; to pay	do

 

		decoration, pedicure, manicure, food, retail; Music, dance and drama; Bakeries; candles; School stationeries; Water bottles; leather belts; leather shoes; small toys Paper Bags; Xerox and printing; T-shirt Printing; Photography; Beauty parlours; poultry; farming; car-detailing; scarfs, hats; bandanas, lapel badges and retail.		healthcare, personal grooming, subscriptions	rent, utilities, subsistence, healthcare, personal grooming, subscriptions	subscription s              for Cooperative s; subsistence; utilities; rent;     reinvestments
12	Karen	Small scale: masks, napkins, toothpicks, bracelets, sandals, sheets, duvets, rags, mats, paper, envelopes, toys, water bottles, hair-care, grooming, decoration, pedicure, manicure, food, retail; Music, dance and drama; Bakeries; candles; School stationeries; Water bottles; leather belts; leather shoes; small toys Paper Bags; Xerox and printing; T-shirt Printing; Photography; Beauty parlours; poultry; farming; car-detailing; scarfs, hats; bandanas, lapel badges and retail.	100	Money is used to pay for rent, utilities, subsistence, healthcare, personal grooming, subscriptions	Money is used to pay for food, detergents, sanitiser, rent, utilities, subsistence, healthcare, personal grooming, subscriptions	Money is to be used to: make savings; to pay subscription s              for Cooperative s; subsistence; utilities; rent;     reinvestments	do

 

13	Kangemi	Small scale: masks, napkins, toothpicks, bracelets, sandals,  T-shirt Printing; Photography; Beauty parlours; poultry; farming; car-detailing; scarfs, hats; bandanas, lapel badges and retail.	200	Money is used to pay for rent, utilities, subsistence, healthcare, personal grooming, subscriptions	Money is used to pay for food, detergents, sanitiser, rent, utilities, subsistence, healthcare, personal grooming, subscriptions	Money is to be used to: make savings; to pay subscription s              for Cooperative s; subsistence; utilities; rent;     reinvestments	do
14	Kawangware	Small scale: masks, napkins, toothpicks, bracelets, haircare, grooming, decoration, pedicure, manicure, food, retail; Music, dance and drama; candles; School  Paper Bags; poultry; farming; car-detailing; scarfs, hats; bandanas, lapel badges and retail.	500	Money is used to pay for rent, utilities, subsistence, healthcare, personal grooming, subscriptions	Money is used to pay for food, detergents, sanitiser, rent, utilities, subsistence, healthcare, personal grooming, subscriptions	Money is to be used to: make savings; to pay subscription s              for Cooperative s; subsistence; utilities; rent;     reinvestments	do
15	Ngong	Small scale: masks, napkins, toothpicks, bracelets, sandals, sheets, duvets, rags, mats, paper, envelopes, toys, water bottles, hair-care, grooming,	200	Money is used to pay for rent, utilities, subsistence,	Money is used to pay for food, detergents, sanitiser,	Money is to be used to: make savings; to pay	do
		decoration, pedicure, manicure, food, retail; Music, dance and drama; Bakeries; candles; School stationeries; Water bottles; leather belts; leather shoes; small toys Paper Bags; Xerox and printing; T-shirt Printing; Photography; Beauty parlours; poultry; farming; car-detailing; scarfs, hats; bandanas, lapel badges and retail.		healthcare, personal grooming, subscriptions	rent, utilities, subsistence, healthcare, personal grooming, subscriptions	subscription s               for Cooperative s; subsistence; utilities; rent;     reinvestments
16	Maasai Lodge	Small scale: masks, napkins, toothpicks, bracelets, sandals, sheets, duvets, rags, mats, paper, envelopes, toys, water bottles, hair-care, grooming, decoration, pedicure, manicure, food, retail; Music, dance and drama; Bakeries; candles; School stationeries; Water bottles; leather belts; leather shoes; small toys Paper Bags; Xerox and printing; T-shirt Printing; Photography; Beauty parlours; poultry; farming; car-detailing; scarfs, hats; bandanas, lapel badges and retail.	200	Money is used to pay for rent, utilities, subsistence, healthcare, personal grooming, subscriptions	Money is used to pay for food, detergents, sanitiser, rent, utilities, subsistence, healthcare, personal grooming, subscriptions	Money is to be used to: make savings; to pay subscription s               for Cooperative s; subsistence; utilities; rent;     reinvestments	do