Global Kente Tour

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1 Global Kente Tour Global Kente Tour Presented By: Jah Kente International in Partnership with Global Learning Initiatives 7/25/ P a g e

2 1 Table of Contents 1. Introduction: Project Description Map of the Continent Scope of the Project Goal Objectives and Deliverables (Outcome) Constraints Schedule (Timeline) Project Plan and Assumptions Risks Analysis Risks Management Plan Milestones Key dates Program and Itinerary Human Resources Material and Logistics Financial Resources Management Committee Project Costs Reporting Evaluation Key Criteria for success Project Sponsor Agreement to Proceed Signature G l o b a l K e n t e T o u r P a g e 1 24

3 2 1. Introduction: People from African descent have always had the desire to visit and learn about the diversity of African culture, history, language and cuisine. Others want to visit Africa s exotic coasts, enjoy the tropical climate and experience the adventures of unknown territories. It is important that young people and students of all ages who have mixed information visit the continent of Africa to gain their own perspective. Africa is the world s second largest and second most populated continent according to the 2013 World Population Data from Population Reference Bureau. With its diversity in culture, continent of Africa hosts large and diverse ethnicities, languages and cuisines. It has been a playground for European colonials (which resulted in the slave trade) and today consists of 54 different countries and continues t0 share various European languages. The climate of Africa ranges from tropical to subarctic on its highest peak. It consists of deserts, savanna plain, arid and dense forest. Its fauna is rich with the largest combination of wild animal populations from lions, cheetahs, buffalos, elephants, zebras, gazelles, crocodiles and snakes to name a few. Africa is also rich in culinary adventure with a vast variety of cuisine and aromatic spices from various parts of the continent. Today, Africa s economy is booming with international visitors from different parts of the world making it easier for foreigners and people of the African diaspora to experience and learn more about its culture. Now is the time to learn and experience her rich history and culture G l o b a l K e n t e T o u r P a g e 2 24

4 3 Beautiful African Queen of Asante Kingdom in Kente Dress G l o b a l K e n t e T o u r P a g e 3 24

5 4 2. Project Description Even though the media will often portray Africa in dire conditions (wars, criminality, diseases) there is still a thirst for discovering and learning about diverse cultures which also entice adventurers to unknown territories and the discovery of a great paradise. Over 2000 languages are spoken throughout Africa with leads to diverse cultures, history and cuisines. The continent creates a curiosity for adventure and unique experiences. For many people of African descent who have travelled throughout Africa, Europe, America and Asia, they understand the economic possibilities on the continent. Others seek an understanding of their home continent, or have no idea where their home is. For younger students, they dream of learning more about Africa, its history, culture, languages and cuisines. The challenge has been there was no organization dedicated primarily to providing a channel for these opportunities to travel, learn and experience Africa in their own leisurely way. Due to limited resources and to facilitate the task ahead, Jah Kente International, and Global Learning Initiatives have entered into a partnership to provide opportunities for people to travel, become educated and to experience African s way of life, culture, history, music and cuisine. Together they have focused on increasing the number of people interested in and exposed to African culture. The Global Kente Tour plans to be a solution for people throughout the diaspora and others who are interested to travel freely, become educated and discover various parts of Africa. This tour aims to provide a trustworthy platform and opportunity to discover Africa G l o b a l K e n t e T o u r P a g e 4 24

6 5 Project Details Project Title Global Kente Tour Brief Description This project aims to significantly enhance access to alternative information about the continent of Africa, its people, history and culture. It will also provide young people and students the chance to travel and discover other cultures and realities. Organizations Jah Kente International (JKI) in partnership with Global Learning Initiatives (GLI) Project Coordinator Marcel Apaloo Communication Manager Emanuel Payton Finance and Legal Rufus Stevenson Responsibilities Project Sponsor Organizing Committee Pamela Bell Payton; other Staff members, Interns and Volunteers Project Cost $67, G l o b a l K e n t e T o u r P a g e 5 24

7 6 3. Map of the Continent Map of Africa G l o b a l K e n t e T o u r P a g e 6 24

8 7 4. Scope of the Project This project aims to meet the immediate needs of young people of African descent as well as others interested in exploring parts of Africa. The program will have a specific focus on 2 main groups of people, Adults and high school students. Global Kente Tour will be offered a maximum of twice a year and will register no more than 24 people per visit to Africa. The Global Kente Tour is also known as Cross Cultural Travel and Tour. It will be curated by a renowned Scholar and Cultural Evangelist, Mr. Rufus Tiefing Stevenson from Washington DC. Representing Cross Cultural Travel based in Accra Ghana is Mrs. Theresa Kwakye ( Mrs. Kwakye is an Educator who has facilitated the travel and educational experience of several high school and college student groups visiting West Africa. To our travelers we say Woezo in Ewe from Togo and Benin,and Akwaaba in the Akan language from Ghana or in English, Welcome and be ready to take a journey that will facilitate learning and experience Africa in a totally different way than what you have seen and heard in the media. 5. Goal Simply put - the goal of this project is to facilitate travel to the continent of Africa where there is education and appreciate of the culture and history is experienced G l o b a l K e n t e T o u r P a g e 7 24

9 8 Global Kente Tour will also facilitate a learning opportunity for those of African descent and any other people to experience diverse cultures and connect to this amazing continent. Most importantly, we hope to give young students the chance to discover and learn about African up close and personal, their people, history and way of life for a memorable journey. 6. Objectives and Deliverables (Outcome) Increase the number of participants by reaching out within the diaspora to the larger community, churches, high schools, colleges and other institutions. Identify a target audience. Strengthen a communication strategy, through planning and marketing materials that will provide information about the tour and allow for what is needed for the next scheduled tour. Distribute materials to targeted audience. Establish vehicle for feedback. Identify and select teaching moments that can assist student learning. Continual refresher training of tour guides and facilitators Organize local events to showcase Africa culture and spirituality, which may involve improving access to Museums and cultural Artifacts. 7. Constraints Constraints are restrictions/boundaries/limitations that may affect the tour. For the 2018 Global Kente Tour, there are five (5) main constraints that need to be addressed: Schedule G l o b a l K e n t e T o u r P a g e 8 24

10 9 Scope Cost (limitation) Human Resources Time Earliest booking and payment guarantees participation in the tour. This will give organizers enough time to take care of necessary requirements such as: accommodations, any restrictive food consideration, and side tours being scheduled. 8. Schedule (Timeline) The proposed program dates are based on a fiscal year (from October 1 st through September 31st). 9. Project Plan and Assumptions Global Kente Tour will provide participants with the opportunity to travel to Ghana, Togo and Benin and to experience the local culture. The 2018 tour will include a visit to: The historic city of Accra, Ghana, it s capital city Cape Coast (visit of historic slave castles and dungeons) Kakum National Park (one of only two canopy walkthroughs in the world) Bonwire (town which originated the kente cloth) and Kpetoe (town in the Volta Region of Ghana) The Ashanti King s Palace Museum (home of the Golden Stool of the Ashanti Kingdom) G l o b a l K e n t e T o u r P a g e 9 24

11 10 Home, Museum and resting place of the great Pan-Africanist writer W.E.B. Du Bois Aburi Botanical Garden and wood carving villages Beautiful, scenic Akosombo Dam also known as Volta Dam (created Lake Volta which is the largest man-made lake in the world by surface area) In Togo, the Grand Marche (where famous Togolese women display a variety of beautiful fabrics, jewelry and art works) Kpalime and Batoume (both cities in Togo) to visit local village living Benin s Voodoo market Gate of No return Lake Ganvie (Lake Village in Benin lying in Lake Nokoue near Cotonou) Benin Sacred Forest, and Benin Sacred Temple of the Python Below you will find photos of sites proposed to visit. A full of history and culture of African people will be discussed by tour guides G l o b a l K e n t e T o u r P a g e 10 24

12 11 Figure 2 Symbol iconic and ceremonial Street Independence Square in Accra G l o b a l K e n t e T o u r P a g e 11 24

13 12 Figure 3 Historic Cape Coast Slave Castle and Dungeon Figure 4 - Beautiful Kente Fabrics display G l o b a l K e n t e T o u r P a g e 12 24

14 13 Figure 5 - Marche de Lomé - Beautiful Fabrics display by Togo famous women Figure 4 Traditional Hand Weaving Kente in Kpetoe - Kente Festival Place in Ghana G l o b a l K e n t e T o u r P a g e 13 24

15 14 The Global Kente Tour facilitates a trip along the Volta River, and travel along the palm-lined coast of Ghana for a soul searching and healing experience to the many slave dungeons and forts of Ghana. An opportunity to visit and possibly help build a school or Library in a village will be arranged. The experience gained in local villages of Kpetoe and Batoume where participants learn about traditional life such as Kente cloth weaving through lectures, tours, and workshops enhances service learning. Participants will also have downtown to sit and experience a butterfly, bird or monkey sanctuary and observe nature or many different species that thrive there. 1 suggested Tour with 24 adult participants 1 suggested Student Tour with 12 student participants 10. Risks Analysis Risks are situations that could involve exposure to danger, harm or derailment from the objective of the project. Some of the main risks that are identified in successfully carrying out this project could include security concerns, communication breakdown, travel or transportation issues, food poising, last minute trip cancelation either from participant or airline, travel ban to a particular place on the tour, outbreak of contagious diseases, or political unrest in the visited area. Another risk could be hostage situation that must be seriously considered. 11. Risks Management Plan The Global Kente Tour will secure travel Insurance for all participants in case of any issues so that there will be sufficient provision to care for all people involved G l o b a l K e n t e T o u r P a g e 14 24

16 Milestones Milestones are significant activities that will mark an achievement of precise activity of the program. These milestones are against key dates to allow for the success of the tour. 13. Key dates Oct 15 - Launching of the Event Dec. 1st Open Registration Dec. 31 Payment for reservation Mar 31 - Close Registration Apr 1st - Open Waiting List Registration June 30 - Close of Waiting List July 1st Secure Visa and Vaccination Card G l o b a l K e n t e T o u r P a g e 15 24

17 16 July 31 Close Payment Aug 1st - Send Itinerary and map August - 5th Departure Aug 20 Return 14. Program and itinerary Date Place Time Responsible Aug 6 Historic tour of the city of Accra, Aug 7 Aug 8 Aug 9 Aug 9 Aug 10 Aug 10 the Capital city of Ghana Cape Coast (site visit of historic slave castle and dungeons Kakum National Park (One of the only two canopy walkthroughs in the world) Bonwire and Kpetoe (homes of two varieties of Kente Cloth Making and celebration) The Ashanti King s Palace Museum (home of the Golden Stool of the Ashanti Kingdom) Home Museum and resting place of the great Pan-Africanist writer Dr. W.E.B. Du Bois Aburi Botanic Garden and wood carving villages G l o b a l K e n t e T o u r P a g e 16 24

18 17 Aug 10 Aug 11 Aug 12 Aug 14 Aug 15 Beautiful, scenic Lake of Akosombo, (the largest manmade lake in the world) Voodoo market Gate of No return in Ouidah Lake Ganvie in Benin Sacred Forest and Benin Sacred Temple of the python All tours with consist of 6 days in Ghana and 4 days in Togo and Benin In Togo, we will visit le Grand Marche (where famous Togolese women display a variety of beautiful Fabrics, jewelry and Art works A trip to Kpalime and Batoume to visit local village and local way of living 15. Human Resources Key personnel are essential for successful implementation of the project 1 Project Coordinator 1 Project Accountant/Treasurer 1 Project Secretary 1 Project Communication and Sales Officer Other volunteers and staff will be available to provide quality service to all participants throughout the trip G l o b a l K e n t e T o u r P a g e 17 24

19 Material and Logistics Materials, supplies and logistics play a significant part in meeting any project outcome. Our project offering covers all aspects of the project planning including procurement and logistics. To achieve our project objective the organizing team will need 3 Laptops, printers and cameras. The 3 laptops will be procured for project staff at $2,000 each and other administrative software licenses such as MS Office -$40 once off payment, Avast- $10 yearly, Malware- $12 yearly, Windows 7- $48 once off payment, MacAfee - $107, thus a budget of $2,413 per laptop. 1 printer at $1800 each and 1 cameras at $620 each, thus total budget for all these is $5,279 for all equipment. 17. Financial Resources 18. Management Committee The management committee is a body of people who have been given power and responsibility by the Owner and Executive Board Members of the organization to manage the affairs of the organization. Among this committee, the first person responsible for the organization is Rufus T. Stevenson (Owner) assisted by Marcel Apaloo (Project Manager). Other members of the management committee include Pamela Bell Payton and Emanuel Payton G l o b a l K e n t e T o u r P a g e 18 24

20 Project Costs The Project Cost is the total amount to be spent until the completion of the project. This cost may cover salaries, material and supplies, logistics and transportation, and any other management fees. Beginning with estimating, the project uses a method to measure cost and project needs through the full life cycle of the organization level projects 20. Reporting The organization will produce monthly and quarterly reports until the end of the project. These reports will be shared with donors, sponsors and all others with a need to know. 21. Evaluation In order to effectively monitor the implementation of this project, a detailed implementation plan, tracking of finances and an evaluation plan are necessary to measure the success or failure of the activities. Monitoring tools will include a tally register sheet, training reports and attendance sheets. This will also include challenges that could be occurred during the implementation, potential delay, and/or quality services. 22. Key Criteria for success A definition of key criteria for success should be added to allow measurement of the impact and achievement of the project objectives G l o b a l K e n t e T o u r P a g e 19 24

21 Project Sponsor Many Churches, Banks, Schools, Colleges and non-governmental organizations could be sponsors and donor of our Global Kente Tour project. 24. Agreement to Proceed G l o b a l K e n t e T o u r P a g e 20 24

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