Mvule Community Development - Kalitumba

Visit by Alex Bamulumbye on 2022-01-21

Report ID
15475
Created by
Alex Bamulumbye
Created date
2022-01-21 12:11:26 UTC
Modified by
Alex Bamulumbye
Modified date
2022-01-25 09:16:23 UTC
Trip Time
10:00-17:19 (7 h 19 m)
Village Time
12:11-15:11 (3 h 0 m)
Travel Time
4 h 19 m

Mvule Community Development lesson

How Many Men Attended
How Many Women Attended
Staff Attendees
Alex Bamulumbye,Walyomu Alex 
Government Attendees
LC1 
Visitor Attendees
None 
Total Attendance
Program
Mvule Community Development 
Lesson Taught
community meeting 
Notes
Alex W and Alex B went to Kalitumba to meet with the community leaders and discuss with them how to mobilize and involve the entire community in the Mvule community development program. A group of eight community leaders were present at the meeting amongst which were 3 women leaders and five men. The village LC1 chairman Mr. James thanked Kibo group for the contributions so far made by in Kalitumba village and commended Kibo’s partnership in the village. Justine one of the women leaders in the village was very happy with what kibo staff have done through women in this village. Many women feel very empowered and now participate in many of the programs that come to the community. Also the leader of the saving group in this village leading about 100 people in the community appreciated kibo group for the guidance given to their village to believe that there is power in working together as people of Kalitumba village. They were able to save money last year together as a community and they hope to do more this year. Alex B and Alex W then paused a question to the leaders that what can be done to involve everyone in the program? The village mobilizer Mr.Edward suggested that the people need to be told earlier about the meeting. Then Mr.Peter the secretary of the village also suggested that the village leaders together with the kibo staff need to spend more time visiting people in their homes to discuss about the kibo program and encourage those that are still lagging behind to be part. It was agreed that efforts be put together to visit the whole village homes divided in sections to reach out to all people. The community has already completed to register with the government at the sub county level and at a level of selecting community economic projects to benefit all the community members. The idea of dividing up the village into sections and hold meetings wasn’t welcomed by the community leaders citing that their village is big and above all people need to show real love to Kibo group by coming to meetings when called by Kibo staff who move such a long distance from Jinja. There will be always registration of community members who attend meetings so that all community members feel accountable. Therefore this time round Kibo group staff together with the leaders will spend more time visiting people in their homes as one of the new approaches to try to involve everyone in the village. Therefore the next visit will be aimed at visiting the homes in the selected section by the leaders and talk to them about the program plans this year and meet with the community leaders to discuss their saving scheme plans and guide them. 
Next Visit
2022-02-04 - Purpose: Kibo staff with the leaders will visit homes of community members and share with them the importance of working together .This will be done to bring everyone on board in whatever they are doing as a community.
Program Success
No
Program Critical Needs
None
Program Ownership
The contribution of the leaders during the meeting
Other Program Observations
Good
Program Expected Of Village
The leaders to plan how they will move with Kibo staff to the homes of community members
Program Staff Preparations Next Visit
To call the leaders and remind them of my next visit
 

Report Photos

25084 Kalitumba—-The Lc1 Mr James giving his views how it is needful for all community to benefit from mvule community development programs.
25087 Kalitumba—Justine said that it’s better to visit every one in his/her home and encourage them to attend meetings.she is one of the community leaders
25090 Kalitumba—Peter one of the community leaders also suggested that it’s better to visit every one in his or her home and be encouraged to work together as a community.