Mulunda Miaka Orphanage, P.O. Box 120019 Kasempa, Zambia www.mmorphanage.org

 

 

Business Plan: 2010  

MULUNDA MIAKAORPHANAGEa friend forever

Pamu Sindowe Menda, Executive Director

Kanshamba Menda, Associate Director

Lynn Hacker, Treasurer

Chad Schubert, Development Director  

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Table of Contents

1.0 Executive Summary 3

2.0 Introduction 7

3.0 Background 7

3.1 Mission Statement 7

3.2 Aims and Objectives 8

4.0 History 8

5.0 Stages of Development 10

5.1 Stage One 10

5.2 Stage Two 10

5.3 Stage Three 11

6.0 Management 12

6.1 Key Management 12

6.2 Legal Structure 15

7.0 Operations 16

7.1 Introduction 16

7.2 Operating Models and Procedures 16

7.3 Organization Location 17

7.4 Facilities and Equipment 18

7.5 Sustainability Projects 18

7.6 Future Growth and Operations 20

8.0 Marketing 22

8.1 SWOT 22

8.2 Fundraising 24

9.0 Financials 25

9.1 Primary Revenue Sources 26

10.0 Conclusion 26

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Mulunda  Miaka  Orphanage  is  dedicated  to  raising  orphaned  children  in  a  Christ  centered  home,  emphasizing  sustainability,  

empowerment  and  community  development.

Executive Summary

Introduction

Mulunda Miaka Orphanage is dedicated to supporting orphans in Zambia. Founded and

operated by Pam and Menda, Zambian nationals who saw the plight of orphans in their

area and decided to do something about it, Mulunda Miaka promises a long-term

investment in the futures of the children for which it cares. More than a home, Mulunda

Miaka Orphanage will strive to prepare children to be self sufficient through academic

and vocational training, and will give them a strong foundation in the Christian faith. It

will also act as a community development center, training and employing community

members while providing a focal point for community interaction and development.

Background  • Over 600,000 orphans in Zambia1  

• 64% of the population lives on less than 1 USD per day2  

• HIV prevalence of over 16% 2  

• 20% of children have lost one or both parents to AIDS2  

• Half the children in Zambia affected by undernutrition2  

• Around 75,000 children in Zambia live on the streets2  

Mission Statement:

Mulunda Miaka Orphanage is dedicated to raising

orphaned children in a Christ centered home,

emphasizing sustainability, empowerment and

community development.

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History  

 

Founded in 2004, Mulunda Miaka Orphanage is the dream of a Zambian couple seeking

to make a measurable difference in their community. Armed with loving hearts and a

never ceasing determination to save orphaned children from poverty and starvation,

Pam and Menda have fought tirelessly to make their dream a reality. Construction has

been ongoing, and a foundation is being laid for a landmark organization that will

impact the entire community for years to come. Four buildings have been erected, a

borehole has been drilled for clean drinking water, and a garden and orchard have been

planted. Chickens are being sold to bring in revenue, and a solar power system has been

installed. Several children are already being supported with food and clothing, even

before the organization officially opens.  

 

Stages of Development  

 

Mulunda Miaka Orphanage has identified three stages of development in order to reach

long-term sustainability. Stage one is in place through December 2010 and includes the

following targeted objectives:

• Complete construction of Founder’s Home and necessary infrastructure

• Founders move to MMO and begin accepting children on a limited basis

• Determine feasibility of various sustainability projects

Stage two is in place through August 2011, the projected grand opening of the

organization. Some prominent objectives during this stage include:

• Complete remaining construction and infrastructure

• Official opening of Mulunda Miaka Orphanage

• Begin to implement sustainability projects

Stage three looks forward to the financial sustainability of MMO, and includes the

development and expansion of various sustainability projects:

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• Implement and/or expand sustainability projects, including:

o Poultry and eggs

o Honey

o Garden products

o Fish Ponds

o Cattle and goats for meat and milk

• Open store in local market place

 

 

Management Pam and Menda, founders of Mulunda Miaka Orphanage, combine years of medical

experience with a love for orphaned children. The board of directors, with

representation from Zambia, England, and the United States, provides a diverse and

comprehensive perspective.

Operations Mulunda Miaka Orphanage will initially care for ten orphans, and will implement

several revenue generating operations. Established procedures will be set in place for all

staff and volunteers. Development will include construction of buildings, infrastructure,

and a store for selling products. Sustainability projects will provide operating funds for

everyday activities at the organization. Future planning includes the daily life,

education and healthcare of the children.

Marketing Mulunda Miaka Orphanage will market its products both in the local marketplace

(BOMA) and Solwezi, the closest large city. A shop will sell goods in the BOMA, and

contracts will be signed with guesthouses and other companies in Solwezi, with a weekly

delivery schedule.

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Financials The goal of Mulunda Miaka is to be self-sustaining in terms of day-to-day operations,

which includes care of the children, payment of the caretakers and other employees, and

maintenance of the buildings and grounds. In order to accomplish this sustainability,

the orphanage will engage in profit generating sustainability projects that will also serve

as learning tools for the children. Through the sale of products produced at Mulunda

Miaka Orphanage such as poultry, honey and vegetables, the orphanage will be able

earn money in order to operate without solely relying on donations or grant dollars that

can fluctuate from year to year. However, Mulunda Miaka will continue fundraising

efforts for specific capital projects that will further the expansion and development of

projects at the orphanage.

Funding Requirement Mulunda Miaka Orphanage will require approximately USD 110,000 to complete all

construction projects and reach sustainability in daily operations. Through efforts from

supporters from around the world, MMO is well on its way to completion. In the

following years, the orphanage’s revenue generating sustainability projects will operate

at full capacity, allowing for a self-sustainable organization with the occasional capital

investment to aid in expansion projects.

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Mulunda  Miaka  Orphanage  is  dedicated  to  raising  orphaned  children  in  a  Christ  centered  home,  emphasizing  sustainability,  

empowerment  and  community  development.

Introduction

Mulunda Miaka Orphanage is dedicated to supporting orphans in Zambia and

developing the community around them. Founded and operated by Pam and Menda, a

Zambian couple who saw the plight of orphans in their area and decided to do

something about it, Mulunda Miaka Orphanage promises a long-term investment in the

futures of the children for whom it cares. More than a home, Mulunda Miaka

Orphanage will strive to prepare children to be self sufficient through academic and

vocational training, and will give them a strong foundation in the Christian faith. It will

also act as a community development center, training and employing community

members while providing a focal point for community interaction and development.  

Background

Zambia has been devastated by the AIDS pandemic. A country of 11.8 million people,

more than one in every seven adults in Zambia is living with HIV3, and the average life

expectancy has fallen to 39 years1. 1 in 5 children have lost one or both parents to AIDS,

leaving 600,000 orphans in its wake1. With 64% of Zambians living on less than one US

dollar a day, extended families are being stretched far beyond their limits as they

attempt to care for the orphaned children of family members2. Half of the children in

Zambia are affected by under nutrition, and there are approximately 75,000 children

living on the streets2. The need for safe, loving homes for these children is more than

apparent, it is essential. Unless action is taken now, thousands more will fall into the

trap of poverty and starvation, with no hope for a future.

Mission Statement:

Mulunda Miaka Orphanage is dedicated to raising

orphaned children in a Christ centered home,

emphasizing sustainability, empowerment and

community development.

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Aims and Objectives:

• To provide orphaned children with a loving home environment that will meet

their physical, psychological and spiritual needs, allowing them to grow and

develop to their full potential.

• To ensure that orphaned children receive an education through grade 12 and/or

learn a trade, preparing them to live on their own.

• To provide orphaned children with a solid foundation in the Christian faith.

• To provide orphaned children with education on HIV/AIDS prevention and other

health related issues.

• To develop the community through employment and training opportunities.

• To operate in a financially accountable and sustainable manner.

History

Zambian nationals Pam and Menda founded Mulunda Miaka Orphanage seeking to

make a difference in their community. Pam is a nurse at Mukinge Hospital and Menda

is currently in medical school training to be a clinical practitioner. While working in the

pediatric ward at Mukinge Hospital, Pam was distraught by the condition of many of the

children. Orphans would be brought in by extended family members to be treated,

many for malnutrition. While treatment was usually successful, these same children

would return time and time again, as their extended families could not provide the

proper care or nutrition. With the devastating AIDS pandemic, this story is all too

common. For this reason, Pam and Menda decided something had to be done. Already

taking care of several extended family members, Pam and Menda opened their arms and

their hearts and founded Mulunda Miaka Orphanage in 2005. Armed with loving hearts

and a never ceasing determination to save orphaned children from poverty and

starvation, Pam and Menda have fought tirelessly to make their dream a reality.

Construction has been ongoing, and a foundation is being laid for a landmark

organization that will impact the entire community for years to come. Four buildings

have been erected, a borehole has been drilled for clean drinking water, solar power has

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been installed and a garden and orchard have been planted. Chickens are being sold to

bring in revenue and more sustainability projects are being planned. Several children

are already being supported with food and clothing, even before the organization

officially opens. With the help of devoted Zambians and missionaries living in Zambia,

as well as the support of donors from around the world, Mulunda Miaka Orphanage is

on its way to becoming a landmark organization in the community, providing hope in

the face of hopelessness.

 

2004   • MMO  founded  and  land  acquired    

2005   • Planning  and  Fundraising    

2006   • Construction  begins:  Foundation  laid  

2007   • Buildings  constructed  to  roof  level  

2008   • Borehole  for  water  drilled  

2009   • Roofs  completed  

2010   •  Solar  installed,  projected  opening  in  December  

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Stages of Development

Stage One (Through December 2010):

Mulunda Miaka Orphanage currently operates in this stage as it strategically plans to

build for future long-term sustainability. The organization believes that it is important

to build a strong foundation, rooted in sound business principles so that it can function

well and provide the best support possible for the children it will serve. Therefore, this

interim period before children are accepted into the orphanage is critical. In order to

balance a strong foundation with the overwhelming need of orphans in the area,

completing the Founder’s Home and required infrastructure are a first priority, allowing

for the intake of desperate orphans while providing additions oversight in completing

the remaining buildings. MMO has targeted specific objectives that should be

accomplished by December 2010:

Stage Two (Through August 2011):

Stage two of the orphanage is a realism of the organization’s dream to serve orphaned

children in Zambia. Transitioning into this stage includes the complete opening of

Mulunda Miaka Orphanage and the implementation and expansion of various

• Complete construction of Founder's Home • Complete supporting infrastructure • Accept first children • Determine overall feasibility of revenue

generating projects

Stage One:

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sustainability projects. MMO has outlined the prominent objectives to be completed

during this stage:

Stage Three:

Stage three consists of expanding and scaling sustainability projects in order to become

sustainable in daily operations. This stage includes the opening of a shop in the local

market place and also looks towards future expansion of Mulunda Miaka Orphanage.

•  Complete construction of remaining buildings and infrastructure

•  Official opening of MMO to 10 children

•  Implement sustainability projects

Stage Two:

•  Expand and scale sustainability projects

•  Open shop in local market place •  Future expansion

Stage Three:

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Management

The management structure of Mulunda Miaka Orphanage is essential to providing a

loving and compassionate environment for the orphaned children of Zambia. Not only is

the management of the orphanage passionate about the children they serve, but also

they seek to support the local community and use the operations of the orphanage to

create a positive economic impact in their community.

For Pam and Menda, the founders of Mulunda Miaka Orphanage, the orphanage

represents the values they cherish the most: their home, their community, and their

faith. Dedicated to loving orphans and improving the community around them, Pam

and Menda see the organization as a way to better the lives of others, while sharing the

love of Jesus in a tangible way. Therefore, management hired at the orphanage will

share the same passion as Pam and Menda for the children and the community.

Outlined below is the management and organizational structure of Mulunda Miaka

Orphanage as well as an explanation of the management’s roles within the organization

Key Management:

             Mrs. Pamu Sindowe Menda •  Founder, Executive Director •  Mrs. Menda, a registered nurse and local entrepreneur, •  combines extensive knowledge in healthcare with •  experience in entrepreneurial endeavors, including •  poultry sales. Mrs. Menda will provide •  leadership and oversight to the entire organization.

Mr. Kanshamba Menda •  Co-Founder, Associate Director •  Mr. Menda, a clinical officer currently in medical school to •  become a clinical practitioner, provides experience in •  healthcare and will assist in the overall operations of the •  organization.

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Board of Directors

Mrs. Pamu Sindowe Menda

Co-Founder, Executive Director

Mr. Kanshamba Menda

Co-Founder, Associate Director

Lynn Hacker, RN

Treasurer

Ms. Hacker, an American nurse working in Zambia for over a decade, provides

administrative experience from her time as a hospital administrator at Mukinge

Hospital, located 25 km from MMO.

Michelle Proctor, RN

Board Member

Ms. Proctor, a British nurse, has worked in Zambia for over a decade and provides

insight and balance to the Board through her international experience.

Fran Shrader

Board Member

Ms. Shrader has worked in Zambia for over 25 years, working in both nursing and

Christian education.

Felix Ngoma

Board Member

Mr. Ngoma was the head teacher at Mukinge Girls Secondary School for over 10 years,

and is currently the District Education Board Secretary in the Kobompo district of

Zambia, overseeing all education services there.

Jim Sindowe

Board Member

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Mr. Sindowe runs a successful poultry business in Solwezi, Zambia. He will provide

expertise for the MMO poultry project, and will assist in connections with both suppliers

and consumers in Solwezi, one of our primary markets.

Supporting Staff

Chad Schubert

Development Director

Mr. Schubert acts as Development Director for the Mulunda Miaka, managing the

website, assisting in strategic planning and networking with supporters from around the

world.

Danford Sindowe

Construction Supervisor

With a degree in engineering and over eight years of construction experience, Mr.

Sindowe oversees all major construction at MMO.

Key Employees

As part of the organization’s community development effort, Mulunda Miaka

Orphanage will provide many opportunities for employment. While these positions

have not yet been filled, they act as a guide to the human resource management of

MMO. It is important to note that there will be additional employees hired under these

managers.

Caretaker: There will be three caretakers, working different shifts, providing constant

oversight to the children at Mulunda Miaka Orphanage. Caretakers will oversee all daily

life of the children, and will form loving, parental relationships with each child.

Poultry Manager: The poultry manager will oversee all poultry operations and will

supervise two employees.

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Fishpond Manager: The fishpond manager will oversee all fishpond operations, and

will supervise one employee.

Agriculture Manager: The agriculture manager will oversee all agricultural

endeavors, including gardens and orchards. Will supervise two part time employees

during prime growing season.

Sales Manager: The sales manager will manage the outgoing sales of all products,

including management of the shop in the local market and contracts with businesses in

surrounding cities.

Watchman: The organization will employ three watchmen, taking different shifts, to

provide full time security to the organization and the people living on site.

Legal Structure:

Mulunda Miaka Orphanage is registered society and orphanage in Zambia (See

appendices A1, A6, A7).

The organization has formed a strategic partnership with the Madison County

Community Foundation in Indiana. Through this partnership, American donors are able

to donate to Mulunda Miaka Orphanage tax free via the Madison County Community

Foundation.

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Operations

Introduction:

Mulunda Miaka Orphanage will initially care for ten orphaned children, raising them in

a loving, Christ centered home. By starting with ten children, MMO will ensure it can

effectively care for each child in a loving and sustainable manner. MMO then plans to

expand, accepting more orphaned children. Mulunda Miaka Orphanage will also act as a

centerpiece for community development, primarily through employment and training.

The operating model and procedures are explained in the following sections.

Operating Models and Procedures:

Staff Selection

Staff and employees will be carefully selected from within the Kasempa District of

Zambia and surrounding areas. Caretakers must demonstrate a love for children and

knowledge of appropriate childcare. References will be checked, and all employees must

be trusted individuals of high character, showing a desire to support the mission of

Mulunda Miaka Orphanage.

This will provide us with standard operating procedures for all employees and children

as well as provide guidance for caretakers in case of absence of the director.

Training

Employees will be hired when there is a need in a specific operational area of the

organization. After the hiring process is complete, each employee will be trained in the

area in which they were hired according to the operations manual. Supervisors in the

appropriate areas will oversee training.

Employee Orientation

All employees will receive a full orientation during training of the mission, vision, and

operations from the Executive Director. Employees and volunteers will also be

acquainted with the children whom they serve.

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Volunteer Assistance

Volunteers are a welcomed part of the organization, and will be subject to all training

procedures outlined in training and employee orientation sections. Volunteers will be

treated as employees but will not receive monetary compensation for the work they

perform.

Operating Hours

Mulunda Miaka Orphanage will function as a full service home for accepted children to

whom care is extended twenty-four hours per day, seven days per week. However, in

the interest of maintaining a regular schedule and adhering to a spirit of consistent

structure for the children, visiting hours will be limited to 9:00AM-11:00AM and

2:00PM-4:00PM each day, unless otherwise approved by the director.

Organization Location:

Mulunda Miaka Orphanage is located in Dengwe, in the Kasempa District of the

northwest province of Zambia. There are many advantages to the location of the

organization, including:

• Education: The orphanage is located within

walking distance of the local public school.

• Transportation: Situated within 1.5 miles of a

major road, allowing for access to public

transportation.

• Markets: Situated twenty minutes from the local

marketplace (BOMA) and one and a half hours from Solwezi, the district capital,

Mulunda Miaka Orphanage can easily provide products to both markets.

• Growth: Mulunda Miaka Orphanage’s property holdings include almost 300

acres of land surrounding the orphanage buildings, allowing room for future

expansion.

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-One house holding approximately 200 chickens -6-8 week product turnover -$400 profit per turnover

Facilities and Equipment:

• Buildings: Mulunda Miaka Orphanage consists of one dormitory, a

kitchen/dining hall, a professional staff house, an adjacent office, and the

founder’s home. The buildings have been constructed to encircle a central area,

facilitating a communal environment. Upon opening of the organization, further

capital funds will be raised to complete a dormitory extension, doubling the

amount of children the organization is able to care for. (See Appendices A8, A9,

A10, A11)

• Water: A borehole has been drilled, providing a constant source of clean drinking

water. A solar pump will be installed to pump the water to an above ground

holding tank, providing consistent water pressure.

• Solar Power: A complete solar power system is being installed, able to provide

electricity for the entire orphanage.

• Transportation: A vehicle will be acquired for the transportation of people and

goods and will assist in the movement of goods from the orphanage to the

marketplace.

• Store: A store will be constructed in the local marketplace (BOMA). This will

facilitate the sale of products from the various sustainability projects.

Sustainability Projects:

Mulunda Miaka Orphanage will have multiple sustainability projects that will provide a

reliable revenue stream, able to support the daily operations of the organization.

Poultry  

The organization is currently raising chickens to receive a small amount of income.

Current operations can be seen in appendix A12.

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Future plans entail two poultry houses being constructed, able to accommodate 300

chickens at a time. Both layer chickens (for eggs) and broiler chickens (for meat) will be

raised. Broiler chickens will be raised in stages, providing a continuous availability of

chickens for sale. Eggs will be sold on a weekly basis to businesses that the organization

has contracted.

Honey

Honey is harvested twice a year, and requires very little maintenance. Kafakumba

(www.liftingafrica.org), an organization operating in Ndola, will offer training and

expertise to the staff of MMO, ensuring honey is properly maintained and harvested.

MMO’s honey business will also act as a means of community development, as MMO

also plans to train community members to harvest their own honey.

Garden

Mulunda Miaka Orphanage has had several successful growing seasons, which have

confirmed the feasibility of using a garden to provide fresh food for workers and

children at the orphanage as well as the sale of surplus produce in the local market to

generate revenue and aid with sustainability. This operation has proven to be successful

at building relationships with community members who may potentially work for the

orphanage when in full operation, following the organization’s goals of economic and

community development. The current garden will be expanded once MMO is open.

Various crops, including maize, cabbage, and beans will be grown. An orchard was

planted in 2006, including orange, mango, avocado and guava trees, which will continue

to grow to maturity and be used for food at MMO as well as for sale in the marketplace.

Fish

A survey of the land has been completed and it has been determined that land adjacent

to the organization’s property will need to be acquired in order to dig fishponds.

Because of this, MMO will wait to enter the fish business until the orphanage has been

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established and adjacent land can be purchased. Fish will be raised and sold in the local

marketplace and will also be used as food at the orphanage.

Livestock

Cattle and goats will be raised, providing milk and meat for consumption and sale.

Goats milk has been show to be very close to breast milk, and will be able to be used as a

supplement for orphaned babies. Cheese will also be made from the goat’s milk.

Future Growth and Operations:

Acceptance of children:

Children will be accepted to Mulunda Miaka Orphanage based on three main guidelines:

1. Children must have lost at least one parent, and the extended family must be

unable to care for the child.

2. Both boys and girls will be accepted, regardless of pre-existing health

conditions, such as HIV/AIDS.

3. Children from 0 to 5 years of age will be accepted, as this is the most

vulnerable age.

Education:

Located only a 30-minute walk from the orphanage is Dengwe Basic School, which

educates children up to grade nine. Here, children from Mulunda Miaka will gain their

basic education, helping fulfill one of the main objectives of Mulunda Miaka Orphanage;

“To ensure that orphaned children receive an education through grade twelve and/or

learn a trade, preparing them to live on their own.” Once primary school is completed,

the children will be able to finish their education at a nearby secondary school.

Daily Life:

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Children will follow a regular schedule, which will include meals, schooling, chores, free

time, and religious instruction. Chores will mainly focus on experiential learning

activities, allowing children to help in the upkeep of the orphanage while learning

valuable life skills.

Life Skills:

At an appropriate age, children will have the opportunity to learn various skills by

assisting with operations within Mulunda Miaka Orphanage. Children will have the

opportunity to be instructed in the following areas:

• Poultry and livestock care

• Bee Keeping

• Gardening

• Cooking

• Shop Keeping

• Care of solar equipment

• Construction projects

These and other opportunities will allow children to leave the organization with skills

that they can use to support a family. An emphasis will be placed on the applicability of

each skill to use outside of the orphanage setting. Where opportunities to learn a

specific trade are not readily available at the organization, children will be connected

with experts in the area who can act as a teacher and mentor, ensuring each child leaves

the organization with a solid education and/or useful trade.

Healthcare:

The founders of Mulunda Miaka Orphanage, Pam and Menda, are both trained medical

professionals in Zambia. While Pam will transition to work at MMO full time as

Executive Director, Menda is training to be a clinical practitioner, and will continue

working at Mukinge Hospital. Pam and Menda’s training allow for them to care for

special needs patients as well as healthy children. For routine medical care as well as

emergencies, Mukinge Hospital is a short 25-minute drive away.

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Marketing

SWOT Analysis:

Strengths:

One of the greatest strengths of Mulunda Miaka Orphanage is its projected

sustainability within two years due to sustainability projects such as poultry, honey,

gardens and livestock. Current profitable chicken sales have proven to be a viable

revenue stream, which will allow further expansion of this program. Not only is the

orphanage able to provide education for the children through the local school system,

but the orphanage itself will function to give the children real life experiences through

participation in gardening work, raising chickens, shop keeping and various other

projects. By providing these opportunities, the organization is able to prepare the

children for adulthood by teaching them skills they can use when they leave the

orphanage. Through building construction, Mulunda Miaka is able to provide work for

nearby community members, most of who would otherwise be unemployed. With a

borehole drilled and solar power installed, Mulunda Miaka will have free access to water

and electricity. Mulunda Miaka Orphanage also has the full support of the Chief of the

Kasempa district, who is keen to see the organization succeed.

Weaknesses:

Banking in Zambia can be slow and time consuming, and so is considered a weakness to

the organization. Additionally, uncertainty in the amount of funds that will be raised

each year has proven to be an issue in the pace of development of the organization. One

of the ways this weakness is being addressed is by developing more clearly defined

financial goals and sharing these goals with supporters. While the organization expects

to become self-sustainable from their revenue generating projects, it will start with only

a few projects, and so will be unable to fully diversify the risks inherent in a new

venture. One project not achieving expected revenues could potentially setback the

growth and functionality of the organization.

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Opportunities:

There are many opportunities that exist for Mulunda Miaka Orphanage, one of which

would be an expansion of the orphanage: more dormitories and sites would open doors

for more children to be accepted. Scaling current sustainability projects and diversifying

into new projects will be key the organizations growth and desired social impact.

Scaling sustainability projects will provide increased revenue to MMO and will provide

additional jobs for community members.

Threats:

Political unrest in neighboring countries, such as Zimbabwe, could affect the political

and economic climate in Zambia. Political instability in Zambia is also a threat to the

economic growth of the country. Theft is an issue in regards to the finances, as well as

the equipment and animals that will be kept on site. Other chicken farms nearby may be

Strengths  Self-­‐sustainability  Community  Development  Focus  on  skill  development  

Weaknesses  International  Banking  Fundraising  DiversiUication  

Opportunities  Room  for  expansion  Scaling  sustainability  projects  

Threats  Political  unrest  Theft  Drought  

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a threat to their poultry business. If the weather is not favorable, crops could suffer,

leading to a loss on produce.

Fundraising:

Following the three stages of development, fundraising will be scaled down as MMO

opens and sustainability projects grow. For Stage one to be completed, 40,000 USD

must be raised. For Stage two, to complete the remaining buildings, another 60,000

USD is required. Stage three will require 10,000 USD to implement and scale

sustainability projects. After this point, MMO projects that it will be sustainable in daily

operations and additional funding will only be needed for large expansion projects.

Stage One: 40,000 USD required

Stage Two: 60,000 USD required

Stage Three 10,000 USD required

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Financials

Mulunda Miaka Orphanage will have two forms of operations. As a whole, the

organization operates as a charitable organization according to Zambian law. However,

part of the organization is a for-profit entity in which revenue is generated with the

proceeds being used to support general operations. The Zambian government taxes

these revenues at fifteen percent4. An example of projected revenues for several of the

revenue generating businesses can be seen below:

Income Statement Mulunda Miaka Orphanage

For the Year Ending October 31, 2009 Broiler Chickens Layer Chickens Gardening Fishing Totals

Sales $5,436 $5,081 $300 $300 $11,117

COGS

Starter Animals 641 971 - 500 2,112

Transport 97 259 - 356

Drugs 184 270 - - 454

Feed 2,214 1,737 - - 3,950

Seeds - - 50 - 50

Total COGS 3,136 3,236 50 500 6,922

Selling expenses:

Sales Salaries 500 500 500 500 2,000

Payroll Taxes 50 50 50 50 200

Advertising expense 10 10 10 10 40 Total Selling and Administrative Expenses 560 560 560 560 2,240

Income Before Tax 1,740 1,285 (310) (760) 1,955

Income Tax (@15%) 261 193 - - 293

Net Income (Loss) 1,479 1,092 (260) (760) 1,662

This projection assumes a rate of 900 boiler chickens per year, and 315 eggs per layer

chicken per year at 100 chickens. Layer chickens are then sold for a profit. (See

Appendix A10) In the second year of operations, both chicken houses will be constructed

and the chicken sales operations will be in full swing. Each house can hold

approximately 300 chickens at a time, boosting revenues from chickens dramatically.

Gardening will also depend on weather conditions as well as how much is actually left

for sale after the children are fed.

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Primary Revenue Sources:

The current need to complete the Stage One building project is USD 40,000. Donations

equaling approximately $60,000 have already aided in the construction of the

orphanage’s main buildings. The additional donations will be used for completing the

existing facilities and infrastructure (See appendix A22 for construction cost estimates).

Conclusion

Mulunda Miaka Orphanage’s vision has sparked a desire from people around to the

world to support orphans in Zambia, Africa. Through its core values, vision and mission,

the organization will change the lives of children who would otherwise have little hope

of a positive future. Furthermore, the organization believes in generating economic

opportunities to the community at large by creating jobs and teaching skills to its

employees. Through these economic development activities, Mulunda Miaka Orphanage

will create jobs, earn money, and teach skills to the children under its care. These steps

will help the organization achieve its ultimate goal of raising orphaned children in a

Christ centered home, emphasizing sustainability, empowerment and community

development.

Stage 1 Donations for

completion of buildings

Chickens to cover operating expenses

Stage 2 and 3

Chickens, Honey,Gardening, Fish, Goats, Cattle

Fundraising for captial expenditures

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References

1. Fredriksson, Jenni and Kanabus, Annabel. AIDS Orphans.

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2. UNICEF. Zambia http://www.unicef.org/infobycountry/zambia_1391.html>

Accessed November 2009

3. The World Factbook. Zambia <https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-

factbook/geos/za.html> Accessed November 2009

4. Zambia Revenue Authority. www.zra.org.zm/tax_rates.php).