Project Name: SayPro Pilot CEC – Community-Led Planning Model
Location: [Select Pilot Community]
Project Code: SCSPR-20 / PILOT-CEC-2025
Lead Office: SayPro Community Education Centres Strategic Partnerships Office
Timeline: Q2–Q4 2025
1. Objectives
- Demonstrate a fully community-led approach to designing and constructing a SayPro Community Education Centre.
- Empower local stakeholders through participatory planning and decision-making.
- Develop replicable frameworks for community engagement and co-ownership.
- Integrate sustainable and culturally relevant construction practices.
2. Key Activities
A. Community Engagement & Mobilization
- Host initial consultation workshops with community leaders, schools, youth groups, and local government.
- Form a Community Construction Committee (CCC) to represent diverse local voices.
- Conduct participatory needs assessments and site analysis.
B. Co-Design & Planning
- Facilitate community design charrettes using visual tools and 3D models.
- Incorporate local materials, skills, and traditional building techniques.
- Agree on centre functions, spaces, and sustainability features.
C. Capacity Building & Training
- Provide construction skills training to community members and youth.
- Organize health and safety workshops aligned with SayPro standards.
- Establish ongoing mentorship with SayPro technical advisors.
D. Construction Phase
- Implement phased building plan with active community labour participation.
- Monitor progress jointly by SayPro staff and CCC representatives.
- Document construction digitally via SayPro Building Tracker platform.
E. Handover & Sustainability Planning
- Develop maintenance and governance plans led by the CCC.
- Plan inaugural community event celebrating ownership.
- Integrate the pilot centre into SayPro’s digital and programmatic networks.
3. Expected Outcomes
- A fully functional, community-owned SayPro CEC pilot centre.
- Strengthened local capacity in construction and project management.
- Documented process toolkit for scaling community-led construction.
- Enhanced community pride and sustained educational engagement.
4. Monitoring & Reporting
- Monthly progress reports uploaded to SayPro Internal Communication Tool.
- Bi-monthly virtual reviews with SayPro Director of Strategic Partnerships Royalty.
- Final comprehensive project report and lessons-learned publication.
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