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SponsorsThe Learning Paper’s vision on partnerships and sponsors is where the private sector takes a lead role in acting ‘corporately responsible’ which, when blended with social enterprise can have very powerful, positive impacts on community development. It is a vision whereby individuals and communities are enabled an involvement in initiatives, not only as passive recipients but also as pro–active stakeholders in the operations and mechanics of projects. What this means in the case of The Learning Paper (TLP) is having provision for pupils, teachers, parents, teacher college tutors, district officers, school inspectors and coordinating tutors to be involved in creating, producing, circulating and evaluating the paper and its usage. Procedures and systems are favourable to the input of these groups and will in some instances instigate a modest economic benefit but certainly promote a powerful social and educational benefit. A tripartite community of partners is created, comprising Corporate Sponsors, NGO’s and the Public Sector, engaging and sharing their strengths, in meaningful and sustainable projects. Corporate Sponsors are from the recipient country as well as the UK, Europe and US, their needs as stakeholders vary and this is reflected in their involvement, investment and return. TLP and other NGO’s, whose involvement will enhance the beneficiaries benefits, will work together to bring education not only in school curriculum subjects but also in Primary Health, Agriculture and Social Development. It is envisaged that TLP will be the lead NGO in the learning paper project, however in some instances, where existing NGO’s operate it may be beneficial to pass over the lead role. Corporate Sponsors Kikandwa Children The ways in which TLP works in the schools and communities brings many powerful benefits to its beneficiaries, this we hope will be viewed as paramount by our partners as it is the purpose of our work. In addition there exists a range of branding identifications on the learning paper itself and on associated publicity materials. Details of branding are discussed and agreed with our partners for each print run. The paper provides a means to communicate messages by using chosen topics as subject matter for some of the papers content. The exercises, games and puzzles in the paper can incorporate images and focus on topics which relate closely to the partners choice. The involvement of staff in TLP project will be possible, for example contributing to future editions content, assisting with distribution and helping to facilitate the papers use at the schools and facilitating the School Link programme. Where appropriate expertise exist the staff’s involvement in developing the project further will be welcome. School Link Partnerships St Georges School pupils playing game made by Kikandwa School pupils Many opportunities exist for UK based schools to benefit from linking with Ugandan schools who are receiving TLP. One such link currently is between St Georges School in Edinburgh, Scotland and the eight Ugandan Schools who were the first recipients of TLP in Uganda. The partnership impacts on pupils and teachers and parents can also become involved in the project, which is used as a focus for pupils learning of an African culture and way of life. Some of the ways St Georges School have developed the link are:
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