The displaced Libyan refugees

To Whom It May Concern:
The Canadian Libyan Council (CLC) and the New Libya Foundation are partnering together for
the creation of a women and children’s empowerment center for the displaced Libyan refugees
in Tunisia.
The situation at the borders of the Western Mountains in Libya and Tunisia is one which
requires much attention. There are over 100,000 displaced Libyans in Tunisia, with roughly
25,000 in the Southern Tunisian town of Tatouine. The number continues to grow and as the
conflict exceeds 100 days, the needs of the refugee’s are becoming more complex in nature. The
refugee population is now in need of a psycho-social support system.
With the Libyan culture being one of deeply conservative values, women are unable to leave
their homes/tents without supervision, and with the limited privacy of the refugee camps, many
often remain veiled for weeks on end. In addition, many women suffer from depression and in
some cases, have experienced sexual assault at the hands of soldiers and have not been
accessible for treatment. Children are restless, disengaged and becoming increasingly isolated
from their stressed and emotionally depleted parents. Children are also receiving little to no
education, and are months behind their counterparts in Egypt and Tunisia.
Operation Empower has organized a program for women and children to treat, engage and
empower them during these devastating times by providing a holistic solution including physical
activity and education with special attention to emotional and psychological well-being. We
hope to recruit the refugee’s into our projects empowering them to contribute to a solution to
their community’s well-being and empowerment. In addition, refugee’s will begin to develop
the civil society and community building skills which will be required of them as they return to
their homes and rebuild their nation.
We ask for your support in this project so that we can help return a sense of normalcy to these
families and empower them to contribute positively.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact us. Thank you in advance for your
support.
Sincerely,
Nada Basir Project “Children at the Border” Coordinator, Canadian Libyan Council
Canada 613-699-6454, contact@canadianlibyancouncil.org
Rihab Elhaj, New Libya Foundation, President & Co-Founder
Tunisia 933 11744, Rihab@NewLibyaFoundation.org
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About the Operation Empower partners:
The Canadian Libyan Council (CLC)
The Canadian Libyan Council is a recently formed national umbrella organization representing
the interests of Canadian Libyans. CLC is dedicated to raising awareness, facilitating outreach,
and mobilizing humanitarian support for the Libyan people during these pressing and difficult
times.
www.canadianlibyancouncil.org
The New Libya Foundation (NLF)
The NLF’s mission is to nurture and fund civil society building initiatives in/for Libya. Our
vision is broad, with an immediate focus on the foundations of civil society: democracy,
leadership and full civic participation. At the interim, the NLF is working to empower Libyans
through civic participation in humanitarian aid projects.
The New Libya Foundation was incorporated in Washington, D.C. on Feb. 25, 2011 and is
currently awaiting 501(c)(3) tax exemption status from the U.S. Department of Internal Revenue
Service. All donations are tax deductable to the extent permitted by law.
www.NewLibyaFoundation.org
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Table Of Contents
Overview of Camps 5
Program Outline 6
Operations 9
Plan of Execution 11
Budget 12
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Overview of Camps
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Program Outline
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Target: Children
Objective:
To keep the children ages 2-16 engaged, educated and entertained while creating a sense of
normality to their life as refugees.
Benefits:
- Sense of normalization in scheduled activities
- Resuming educational curriculum through the summer.
- Attention on psychological and physical health
- Spacious playgrounds and recreational activities for engagement
Education
- Three classrooms holding roughly 25 students each keeping children engaged from 9am to
4pm.
- Hiring 3 Tunisian school teachers and 3 refugee volunteers
- Providing basic educational materials such as text books, notebooks, pencils, crayons and
book bags.
Physical Activity
- Outdoor recreation area and program during recess and the evening organized by a hired
Tunisian gym teacher or a volunteer assisted by 2 refugee volunteers.
- Provide sports equipment such as balls and jumping ropes.
Entertainment
- Media room with large television airing cartoons, programs and children’s movies.
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Target: Women
Objective:
To empower women by engaging them in services to provide to other refugees and by offering
the female refugee’s services that educate, engage and heal.
Benefits
- Combating depression, PTSD, stress, anxiety
- Education, empowerment, skills building
- Community building, social engagement, entertainment
- Access to those in need of physical, psychological and psychiatric treatment
Education and Empowerment:
- A workshop/seminar room
- Partnering with organizations to offer empowerment and educational seminars every
evening. Programs would include education and coaching on physical, emotional and
mental well-being, parenting, relationships, reproductive health, gender based violence
and personal empowerment.
- Daily Islamic/Spirituality sessions or “Halaqa’s” held by a respected female religious
teacher to hold discussions, Quranic teachings and recitations.
Psychological and Physical Health:
- Large, enclosed outdoor area where women can freely walk without their veils for
extended periods of time.
- A psychological and mental well-being space/room where one full-time psychologist and
two social workers can work with women and children in need of treatment either in
groups or individually by scheduled appointment.
- The general engagement of female and child refugee’s in the running of the programs for
the purpose occupational therapy.
Entertainment and Relaxation:
- A kitchen where specialty meals and pastries can be prepared
- A dining area for communal meals and tea-time.
- Sewing machines for mending clothing and creating new pieces
- Books, magazines and internet access
- Drawing and art materials
- Beautification area with mirrors, make-up and manicure equipment
- Prayer area
- Nursery/childcare area
- Lounge with satellite television and a DVD player
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Operations
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Location:
Tatouine, Tunisia. This small city is currently housing the largest number of Libyan refugees.
The center will be located in the former girls and boys scout facility, sitting less than 200 meters
from the Qatari refugee camp or in a centrally located elementary school building.
Capacity:
500 +
Staff:
*(mostly volunteers)
Center Management (6 people): Program Manager
Assistant Manager
Accountant
Technology Officer
Womens’ Program Officer
Children’s Program Officer
Psycho-Social Service (4 people): Psychologist
Social Workers (2 people)
Religious/Spiritual Counselor
Teachers (6 people)
Day Care (4 people)
Reception (4 people)
Sanitation (3 people)
Area Supervision (3 people)
TOTAL: 30 people
Operating Hours:
9am-10pm
*Ramadan hours 11am-2am
Transportation:
- Partnership with Tunisian shuttle service for hourly shuttle runs.
Additional Areas for Ideal Comfort:
- Bathrooms with Showers (as some camps are not equipped with comfortable showers)
- Two washers and a clothing hanging line (as most women currently hand wash)
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Plan Execution
The plan for Operation Empower will be divided into stages depending on the finances and
manpower. The CLC and NLF will coordinate with the experienced groups/people already on
the ground in Tunisia or in the MENA region. We will also recruit professional volunteers from
Canada and US via the CLC and other organizations in North America through the North
American Libyan Council, with the hope of maximizing the benefits and lessening the burden
on all involved.
Stage 1:
Feasibility check and coordination with manufacturing facilities/suppliers, and manpower for
the following:
• Identify women amongst the group that are ‘champions’ to take leadership roles
• Suppliers and donors for school supplies and women’s recreational activities (chalk board,
books, computers, TV, sewing machines, hygiene products, chairs, tables ..etc.)
• Suppliers for raw materials for specialty food
• Continue to collect statistics on women and children at all other camps.
- Partner organizations and professionals for educational and specialty programs.
Stage 2:
Implementation of Operation Empower at one location by:
- Enter into service contracts with partnering organizations and sponsors.
• Purchasing of required materials to successfully implement Operation Empower.
• Setting up spaces for all or most of the above suggestions at one location.
• Train head volunteers to run and facilitate each of the programs or areas.
• Register and encourage camp residents to participate in Operation Empower.
Stage 3:
Expanding Operation Empower to other camps and other locations.
• We hope to have everything documented and create an easy to implement strategy for
other camp locations.
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BUDGET
QTY Price per unit Total per units
1 4500 4500
1 1000 1000
1 500 500
1 1500 1500
1 1500 1500
Subtotal 9000
QTY Price per unit Total per units
30 20 600
30 20 600
30 20 600
Subtotal 1800
QTY Price per unit Total per units
75 65 4875
75 25 1875
3 50 150
10 5 50
6 5 30
78 3 234
78 10 780
25 7 175
100 0.7 70
100 0.7 70
75 15 1125
75 65 4875
75 22.5 1687.5
3 400 1200
3 0 0
Subtotal 17196.5
Electrical Bill
Water Bill
Security Service
Staff Training
Description
Specialized service
Psycho-Social Approaches
Center operations
Chalk (box)
Chalk Eraser
Description
Operational Cost
Rent location per month
Shuttle Service
Kids Classrooms: Centre will have 3 classrooms (25 students in each classroom)
Description
Notebook
Textbooks
Cryons (box)
Pen
Pencil
School bags
Snacks (1 month supply)
Bevarages
Hardware
Staff
Desk
Chair
Blackboard
Teacher
Teacher assistant (volunteers)
Snacks
QTY Price per unit Total per units
2 15 30
2 20 40
10 4.5 45
12 12 144
2 53 106
1 40 40
1 400 400
2 0 0
Subtotal 805
QTY Price per unit Total per units
1 1200 1200
1 65 65
1 300 300
1 300 300
1 65 65
1 800 800
1 200 200
1 600 600
25 25 625
1 300 300
2 15 30
1 0 0
Subtotal 4485
Volunteer (area manager)
Teacher (physical instructor)
Staff
Basket ball
Soft balls
Jump rope
Soccer Net
Basketball hoop
Kids Playground
Centre will have a play area/yard
Hardware
Description
Soccer ball
Description
Hardware
Area Manager (volunteer)
Staff
Arts and Crafts
TV stand
Seating pillows
Trashcan
Kids Recreation Room
Storage area/cabinets
Air conditioner
Carpeting
DVD programs (collection)
Satellite system
DVD player
52" T.V
QTY Price per unit Total per units
1 300 300
20 3 60
2 250 500
1 500 500
2 490 980
1 150 150
8 65 520
8 25 200
1 500 500
1 60 60
1 15 15
Subtotal 3785
QTY Price per unit Total per units
50 25 1250
1 300 300
1 1200 1200
1 300 300
1 65 65
1 300 300
1 200 200
3 30 90
1 0 0
Subtotal 3705
Women Recreation Area
Hardware
Description
Collection of Arabic Books
Magazines
Sewing machine
Sewing fabric and tools
Computer
Internet subscription and HW
Desk
Chair
Beautification materials
Miror
Trashcan
Satellite receiver
DVD player
DVD Collection
Storage area
Entertainment and Lounging room
Hardware
Description
Seating pillow
Carpet
52" T.V
coffee table
Staff
Area manager (volunteer)
QTY Price per unit Total per units
4 65 260
6 25 150
4 25 100
4 490 1960
1 150 150
1 140 140
1 500 500
1 300 300
1 1000 1000
1 700 700
1 700 700
1 300 300
1 400 400
1 400 400
Subtotal 7060
QTY Price per unit Total per units
3 65 195
2 25 50
2 25 50
2 490 980
1 200 200
1 300 300
1 60 60
1 200 200
1 200 200
1 700 700
2 400 800
1 400 400
Subtotal 4135
Printer - office jet 3 in 1
Telephone
Telephone
Operation Empowerment office
Hardware
Description
Womens Programs officer
Childrens Programs Officer
Desk
Chair
Computer
Internet access point
Office supplies
Storage area
Staff
Project Manager
Assistant Manager
Accountant
IT officer
Storage
Staff
psycologist
Psycho/Social Services
Hardware
Description
Desk
Chair
Designated therapy space and offices will be available
Table
Couch
Therapy materials
Computer
Office supplies
Social worker
Spiritual/Religious teacher
QTY Price per unit Total per units
1 30 30
1 300 300
10 25 250
3 90 270
5 30 150
1 1000 1000
1 800 800
15 20 300
20 4 80
1 500 500
1 2400 2400
1 600 600
2 0 0
2 400 800
Subtotal 7480
QTY Price per unit Total per units
20 7 140
2 400 800
1 20 20
1 2000 2000
4 800 3200
6 15 90
3 300 900
3 300 900
Subtotal 8050
Cleaning products
Mobile bathrooms
First aid kits
Cleaning services
Sanitation Crew
General Items
Hardware
Description
Electrical chord
Washer
Lines to dry clothes
Trash can
Nursing/Childcare
Designated area will be available for these activities
Hardware
Description
Bottle
Air conditioner
Staff
Volunteer
Baby hygiene
Paid staff
Bib
Baby toys
Baby folrmula
Change table
Rug
seating pillows
Playpen
Mattress
Diapers - 1 month supply
QTY Price per unit Total per units
1 300 300
2 65 130
8 25 200
1 25 25
1 500 500
2 15 30
2 0 0
2 300 600
Subtotal 1785
QTY Price per unit Total per units
5 2000 10000
5 1000 5000
5 60 300
2 900 1800
2 200 400
5 200 1000
Subtotal 18500
TOTAL TND 87,786.50
TND 41,412.50
TND 46,374.00
TND 170,611.50
USD 121,865.36
Staff accomodations and transpotaion
Description
Air fare
Accomodation (meals and housing)
Travelers insurance
Total for 3 months in TDN
Volunteer
Paid staff
Staff
Operational cost per month
Center cost (one time fee)
Car rental
Gas allowance
Miscellaneous (celleluar phones, medication,laundry)
Chair
Telephone
Office supplies
Trash can
Total for 3 months in USD
Reception/Registration Area
Designated area will be available for this service
Hardware
Description
Storage area
Desk