ivco 2006 uniterra leave for change

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Leave forChange



Background for the concept of Leavefor Change

Originally the concept came from "Congé Solidaire“, anNGO in France and it involved an employer’s sponsorshipfor its employee doing a "Congé Solidaire" assignment.

After a few years, the name of the organization changed toPlanète Urgence and made overseas assignments availablein development work and environmental research to

individuals, willing to pay the cost of their assignment, withor without the sponsorship of an employer.

www.planete-urgence.org/pu-uk.php



Design a small scale management information

system for a womens’ association of shea butterproducers



••• Benef i t s fo r t he em ployees

Gain an added sense of purpose by sharingtheir know-how on a volunteer basis

Acquire new awareness, knowledge and skillsthat are relevant in an increasingly globalizedworld

Enjoy an unique intercultural experience, bothon a personal and professional level

Contribute to sustainable development

Gain an added sense of purpose by sharingtheir know-how on a volunteer basis

Acquire new awareness, knowledge and skillsthat are relevant in an increasingly globalizedworld

Enjoy an unique intercultural experience, bothon a personal and professional level

Contribute to sustainable development



••• Recognizes the humanitarian concern and

generosity of its employees

Invests in the development of its humanresources and build stronger relationshipwith his employees

Increases its visibility as a good corporatecitizen, both internationally and locally

Recognizes the humanitarian concern andgenerosity of its employees

Invests in the development of its humanresources and build stronger relationshipwith his employees

Increases its visibility as a good corporatecitizen, both internationally and locally

Benef i t s for t h e

employer



•••Contr ibut ions

Employer

Employees

Uniterra

The success of the assignment is assured becauseall three actors become partners in its achievement



Commit their time for approximately two tothree weeks abroad

Undergo a two days pre-departure training,usually on a weekend

Share knowledge and know-how with Uniterra

partners abroad Carry out communication activities before

and after the assignment

•••Cont r ibut ion o f

employees



Authorizes the participation of the volunteeremployees, as well as time before and after the

assignment to share their experience withcolleagues at work

Makes a financial donation to Uniterra. In some

cases, the employer may choose to provide only aportion of the amount and encourage finding othersources to fundraise the remainder.

•••Cont r ibut ion of t heemployer



Manages the selection process of the volunteeremployees

Secures pre-departure training, insurance coverage,cost of vaccination, visa, airfare, lodging and daily

stipend Supervises departure preparations, all field logistics

plus interaction with the local partner

Monitors their well-being and security

Manages the evaluation process of the mission

Assists volunteers during communication activities

Contr ibut ionof Uni t e r ra :•••



Wanted skills

All projects supported by Uniterra are carried out inpartnership with locals associations, organizations and smallbusinesses. The required skills are therefore very diverse.

• Marketing

• Training in readingproficiency

• Environment

• Audio-visual technology

• Vocational training

• Culinary skills and hygiene• etc.

• Administration /Management

• Computer and

internet skills• Communication

• Education

• Engineering• Health



Step 1 : the employer agrees to offer Leave for Change toits employees

Step 2 : program and application information is given tothe employees

Step 3 : posting and selection process takes place

Step 4 : a memorandum of understanding is signed withUniterra

•••Steps for becoming a

partner organization inLeave for Change



•••Together employers and employees find great satisfaction

in Leave for Change because

they express their social responsibility, internationallyas well as locally

they help people in developing countries to gain better

control of their lives and improve their communities

they contribute to sustainable development, reducepoverty and make this world a better place.

Conclusion

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