We work with organisations on the ground
in the poorest of communities, We
combine our efforts with existing charities
that are working in the townships to
identify the building needs of the
community and raise funds &
volunteers so we can carry out their
design and construction.
History
Founded 2004
 3 Projects 2005,2007,2009
 Renovate Shelter, Street Children Durban
 New Roof, Wiring, Plumbing, Demolition &
Alteration
 Raised €200,000 used 40 Volunteers
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Committee
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Streetwise has evolved into a bigger
group and a committee structure was put
in place
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Chairperson: Padraig McIntyre
Vice Chairperson: John Grennan
Secretary: Michael Shrahan
Vice Secretary: Peter Lyons
Pro: Mary Mc Guinness
Health & Safety: Edmund McEvoy
Treasurer : John Doolin
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Our Goal
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To help the poorest of families gain
access to education therefore enabling
the local community to empower itself.
Plan of Action
We propose to build a purpose built
educational and care facility for 160
children in the town ship of delft
 This facility on completion will be run by
the Salesian Sister’s who have been
working in the community for a number of
years.
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Facts about Delft
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35km Northwest from Cape town
Set up in 1989
75% Coloured 25% Black
Pop 60,000-92,000
Language: Xhosa Africans and English
Currency €1 Approx 9.5 SAR
High unemployment
Community devastated by HIV Aids
X Bon Bosco Educare Centre
X Bon Bosco Educare Centre
Site work
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Full time volunteer Irish contract manager on
site for duration of build.
(Padraig McIntyre)
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Streetwise Volunteer Irish Foreman
 60 Streetwise Volunteers in two 2 weeks
intervals 7 Volunteer per interval
 Proposed to have 7 local tradesmen labourers
being trained work skills
Community
Involvement
Community committee to represent all
beneficiaries
 Participatory approach - community will
be consulted every step of the way
 Training & employment - plans for a
trainee building scheme
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Funding
Total cost of Construction €400,000
 Raised to date
€160,000
 Volunteer Contribution
60*€1830
€109,800
 Donations
€130,200
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(Public, Corporate & International donors)
Fundraising
Method
The money is being raised in two ways
1. Volunteers contribution
2. Group Fundraising Activities
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Volunteer Fundraising
Each volunteer is set a target of €3000
 It is up to each individual to fundraise
this money in the name of streetwise
 All money to be lodge to the street wise
account Details on Application form
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€3000
Flights €770
Accommodation€ 200
Insurance €50
Food &Housekeeping €150
Contribution Material
€1830
Logistics
Volunteers
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Own Transport to Dublin Airport
Flight from Dublin to Cape town
Transport provided from Airport to
Accommodation
Share house with 3 volunteers
Meal & Housekeeping provided
Structure of working week Mon-Fri 8:00am6:00pm Sat 8:00am-1:00pm
Socializing in house week nights
Community Interaction Sat 1:00pm-4:00pm
Saturday Night-Night out in Cape town
Sunday Tourist trip to Cape town.
Media
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Campaign has begun.
Targeting Press Radio & Television
Internet Face book & Twitter
Build awareness of Streetwise and attract
volunteers / Donations
Create awareness of situation in Delft
Assist you in your fund-raising efforts
Ground Rules
Hard work
 Good Fun
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The Experience
Chance in the life time
 Give back
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Contacts
 www.Streetwisebuildings.ie
 www.facebook/streetwisrbuildingproj
ect.com
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Streetwise,
Rath,
Birr,
Co.Offaly.
Padraig McIntyre 086-1520777