28 November 2016

USAID/ASHA Annual Program Statement No. APS-ASHA-16-000001 for

Fiscal Year 2016 American Schools and Hospitals Abroad Program Worldwide

Applicant USO:

Salesian Missions, Inc.

Office for International Programs
New Rochelle, New York
DUNS Number: 069304566
Employee Identification Number: 80-0522035

Applicant OSI:

Don Bosco University

School of Rehabilitation Science
Soyapango, San Salvador, El Salvador

Amount of Federal Funding Requested: $778,000

Amount of Cost Share Proposed: $66,500
Total Project Cost: $844,500

WALKING ANEW!
Construction of a new laboratory and research annex and purchase of upgraded technological
commodities at Don Bosco Universitys School of Rehabilitation Science, in order to raise standards of
treatment and care for persons with mobile disabilities in El Salvador and across Latin America.

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Table of Contents
1. Eligibility 3
2. Executive Summary 4
3. Project Technical Application 5
3.1. Project Goals and Objectives 5
3.2. Project Background 6
3.3. Project Operational Approach 8
3.4. Gender Capability 10
3.5. Construction/Renovation Information 10
3.6. Durable Commodities Information 11
3.7. Monitoring and Evaluation Capability 11
4. Organizational Capacity and History of Performance 12
5. Cost Proposal and Budget Narrative 16

List of Attachments:

1. M1 SF-424 Series
2. M2 USO Audited Financial Statements
3. M3 OSI Audited Financial Statements
4. M4 USO Project Manager
5. M5 OSI Project Manager
6. M6 USO Board of Directors
7. M7 OSI Board of Directors
8. M8 Environmental Capability Statement
9. MA1 Commodities Information
10. MA2 Construction Drawings (6 total attachments)
11. MA3 Land Ownership or Lease
12. MA4 Implementation Plan
13. MA5 A-133 Audit
14. O1 EEO Survey

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1. Eligibility
1) Yes. The USO, Salesian Missions (SM), is a registered tax-exempt 501(c)3 non-profit organization in the United
States. The OSI, Don Bosco University, is a University located in Soyapango, El Salvador.

2) The USO was founded in 1947 by Rev. James O'Loughlen, SDB, who directed it for five years. In 1959, the
responsibility was passed to Rev. Edward Cappelletti, SDB, who remained Director for the next 37 years. Both
Rev. OLoughlen and Rev. Cappelletti were U.S. citizens, as is the present day Director Rev. Mark Hyde, SDB.

3) The USO is active in SAM. It does not have any active exclusions. It does not have any delinquent federal debt.

4) The USO and OSI, as a part of the same Salesian Congregation of Don Bosco, have been connected since the
founding of Don Bosco University1984 and have held a close working relationship for more than a decade. The
USO has provided significant in-kind grants to the OSI to enhance operations.

5) Yes, both the USO and the OSI have independently audited financial statements for 2012 or later.

6) The USO and the OSI are open to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability,
age, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, parental status, political affiliation, and veterans
status.

Ref. Art. 7, Don Bosco University By-laws: In relation to student admissions, the University will not
discriminate based on race, sex, nationality, religion, the union of parents or guardians, nor for social, economic,
or political differences. In terms of hiring staff only honorability and professional capacity will be taken into
account.

7) The OSI, Don Bosco University (DBU), is located outside of the United States in Soyapango, El Salvador.
Don Bosco University (DBU)
Calle a Plan del Pino, Km. 1, Cantn Venecia.
Soyapango, San Salvador, El Salvador
Central America.

8) The OSI is not under the control or management of any government. None of the members of the Board of
Directors is a government employee or appointed by the government.

Ref. Art. 2, Don Bosco University By-laws: The University is a non-political institution, of non-profit
Christian spirit, created to be a permanent figure belonging to and sponsored by the Salesian Institution, by
founding and charisma. The University will have administrative and economic freedom in regards to faculty.

Ref. Art. 11, Don Bosco University By-laws: the Board of Directors is the Universitys highest regulatory and
administrative authority. It will be elected by the Salesian Institution and will consist of 7 members with the
following titles: President, Vice President, Secretary, and four directors.

9) a. Don Bosco University is a school that provides post-secondary education. Don Bosco University uses the
English language in its development of specialized courses, research, and teaching. In the School of
Rehabilitation Science, English is used in seminars, congresses, conferences and accreditation processes for the
International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO). Undergraduate courses require competence in a
second language for graduation, among which English is the main option. To support English language learning,
DBU has the Language School that offers free courses with a variety of class times for students and professors.

b. The Don Bosco University School of Rehabilitation Science (SRS)performs applied medical research in the
following areas: prosthetic feet (Niagara Foot), applied material science for orthopedic techniques, medical
application of myoelectric prosthetics, posture analysis and mobility training for amputated patients, transtibial
prosthetic design for humid environments, and medical intervention impact studies.

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10) Yes the certificate of land ownership is attached.

1. Executive Summary
1. Project Summary, Goals, and Objectives
The Walking Anew! project will transform the lives of persons with physical disabilities in El Salvador and across
Latin America by empowering the next generation of medical rehabilitation practitioners to grant them mobility. By
constructing a new laboratory and research annex, modernizing technology, and expanding the international reach of
Don Bosco University (DBU)s School of Rehabilitation Science (SRS), Walking Anew! aims to revolutionize the
field of Rehabilitation Science across Latin America. The project consists of four components, and will be
implemented in two self-standing phases (with phase 1 funded by the present project):
Construction of a New Laboratory and Research Annex to house an Applied Research Center on the
second floor that will allow for information exchange with the U.S., as well as two new laboratories
(Podiatry and Specialized Practices) and new study and multimedia rooms on the first floor. The new
construction, completed entirely in the first phase, will be carried out according to LEED certification
standards (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design), which define the design, the construction, and
the operation of high performing sustainable buildings. The second phase of the project will achieve LEED
certification for the existing building.
Upgrading of Laboratory Technology (Phase 1 and 2) upgrade technological commodities in
classrooms that teach rehabilitation techniques to assist disabled persons: the existing Mobility Laboratory,
the existing Orthotics and Prosthetics Laboratory, the new Podiatry Laboratory, and the new Specialized
Practice Laboratory.
Technical Equipment for the New Applied Research Center (Phase 1 and 2) new technological
commodities to open the way for the exchange of knowledge and experience with scholarly and medical
centers in the United States, as well as new opportunities for innovation.
Distance Learning Program Expansion (Phase 1 and 2) technological commodities (network and
multimedia equipment) to broaden the reach and accessibility of graduate and specialized program
educational services offered by the School of Rehabilitation Science. The Distance Learning Program will
disseminate educational advances internationally and grant access to women or other individuals who may
be tied to the home.

2. USO and OSI Partnership

The mission and activities of the USO and OSI are inseparable because both organizations are part of the same
Salesian Congregation of Don Bosco. The Salesians of Don Bosco, founded in 1859, provide education and
workforce development training to disadvantaged youth in. more than 130 countries around the world, with
programs that reach more than 3 million youth on a daily basis. Salesian Missions (SM), the USO, began
operations in New Rochelle, New York in l947, to provide financial, in-kind, and project management support for
Salesian works in developing countries (e.g. Don Bosco University). Since registering with USAID in 1986,
Salesian Missions has managed over $55,000,000 in U.S. Government-funded international development programs.
Don Bosco University (DBU), the OSI, is a Salesian University in El Salvador, founded in 1984.It was the first
University to be accredited at the institutional level by El Salvadors Ministry of Education Accreditation
Commission (in 2001), and it offers a wide array of undergraduate degrees (39 majors in 6 departments) and
graduate degrees (8 Masters and 2 Doctoral).Don Bosco Universitys School of Rehabilitation Science (SRS) is
regionally recognized for its Orthotics and Prosthesis technical degree program, and it has contributed to improving
rehabilitation services for the disabled through its laboratory training and distance learning programs.

3. Promotion of ASHAs Legislative Mandate

In accordance with ASHAs Legislative Mandate, as outlined in its FY14-FY18 Strategic Plan, the Walking Anew!
project will promote the following American values:
Inclusive Civil Society - Walking Anew! will open the doors of equal access for persons with mobile
disabilities to participate in Salvadorian society by modernizing the infrastructure and technology used to train
the next generation of medical rehabilitation practitioners who will offer them treatment and care.
Science, Technology, and Education Walking Anew! will generate new technological advances in the area
of medical rehabilitation services for disabled persons by (1) creating a new applied research center with

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 capabilities of collaboration with the U.S., (2) modernizing the technology of existing medical rehabilitation
classrooms, and (3) updating an online degree training program to disseminate educational advances abroad.
Experts from the United States will serve as consultants for designing the new medical laboratories and degree
programs in order to ensure the promotion of state-of-the-art American technologies and practices. Additionally,
the project will enhance opportunities for a cutting edge, professional education in a country that has recently
seen an unprecedented exodus of youth leaving to seek better opportunities in the United States.
Gender Equality The Walking Anew! project will place a special emphasis on attending to women, who
are often passed over for higher educational opportunities in Salvadorian society. Don Bosco University seeks
to enroll a population of 50% women in the student body, and Walking Anew! will open access to higher
education for women who may be tied to the home due to family or other considerations through its distance
learning program. Additionally, special attention will be given to serving the female disabled population,
extending disability services to a population of 60% women in rural and urban areas.
SustainabilityEnvironmental sustainability will be achieved through the installation of solar panels on the roof
of the Rehabilitation Science building.

2. Technical Application
1. Project Goals and Objectives

The goal of the Walking Anew! project is to empower the next generation of medical rehabilitation practitioners to
transform the lives of persons with mobile disabilities in El Salvador and across Latin America. The goal will be
accomplished by expanding and upgrading the facilities at Don Bosco Universitys School of Rehabilitation Science
that are used to train medical rehabilitation professionals and pioneer innovative techniques in the treatment of
disabled persons. The Walking Anew! project consists of four objective components, carried out in two self-
standing phases (with phase 1 financed under the present funding opportunity):

Construction of a New Laboratory and Applied Research Annex. The Walking Anew! project begins
with the construction of a two-story building that will hold new and expanded laboratories, practice centers,
and classrooms on the first floor, and the new Applied Research Center for collaboration with the U.S. on the
second floor. The new building will implement photovoltaic electricity to promote conscientious energy use
and reduce carbon emissions at the global level. The building will be constructed under LEED parameters of
the U.S. Green Building Council. The new construction will be completed entirely in phase 1. Phase 2 will
include the LEED certification process for the existing building.
Upgrading of Laboratory Technology. The second objective of Walking Anew! includes upgrading 50% of
the current technology and acquiring new and modern equipment for SRS laboratories that teach and apply
rehabilitation techniques for disabled persons. The four laboratories to be updated are: the existing Mobility
Laboratory, the existing Orthotics and Prosthetics Laboratory, the new Podiatry Laboratory, and the new
Specialized Practice Laboratory. Project Phase 1 will include standard equipment for each of the mentioned
laboratories, and Phase 2 will expand to specialized equipment to enhance research capabilities.
Technical Equipment for the New Applied Research Center. The Walking Anew! project will establish an
Applied Research Center for innovation within the parameters of educational and medical practice. The
Applied Research Center will stimulate and enable the exchange of knowledge and experience with scholarly
and medical centers in the United States. The Applied Research Center will include an information center
dedicated to researching health issues specifically related to the rehabilitation of disabled persons, orthotics and
prosthetics, material science, physical medicine, and medical innovations across Central and South America.
Subscriptions to databases and digital libraries related to rehabilitation will be available for the use of
professors, students, researchers, and health personnel. Center users will also have access to medical magazines
edited in the United States. The Center will provide an Information Room with the latest equipment for applied
health research by means of specialized simulation software for prosthetic design, physical medicine, human
mobility assistance, and prototype design. Phase 1 will include the installation of a multimedia wing with some
electronic resources (2 repositories and specialized books). Phase 2 consists of specialized equipment with
simulation software and more electronic resources (databases, 3 repositories, and specialized books).
Distance Learning Program Expansion. With the end of broadening the reach of the technological and
educational advancements for the treatment of disabled persons generated at Don Bosco University, the
Walking Anew! project will acquire new technology (i.e. servers and multimedia equipment) to offer online

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 graduate and specialized program educational services across the broader region of Latin America and
worldwide. Phase 1 includes the acquisition of updated equipment for the distance learning program
(technological equipment for: teachers, multimedia areas, and website administration). Phase 2 will include the
acquisition of technological equipment and software to enable the dimension of virtual learning in real time.

Alignment with USAID/ASHA and U.S. Public Diplomacy Goals and Objectives

Each project objective will promote the goals of ASHA and demonstrate American ideas and practices as follows:

Objective Public Diplomacy - Demonstration of U.S. Ideas and Practices

A1. Create new specialization and research
opportunities for the treatment of disabled
persons by expanding the infrastructure
of Don Bosco University (DBU)s School
of Rehabilitation Science.
A2. Modernize the education of medical
rehabilitation practitioners by providing
new technology for laboratories.
A3. Open the gateways of information flow
between the United States and El Salvador
concerning advancements in the treatment
of disabled persons by means of technical
equipment for the new Applied Research
Center.
A4. Disseminate cutting edge advancements
in Rehabilitation Science across the region
of Latin America through a new digital
platform for the distance learning
degree and training program.
The expanded School of Rehabilitation Science will demonstrate
that the U.S. cares about disabled persons and is willing and able
to take steps to revolutionize their treatment and rehabilitation.
The U.S. strives to grant equal access for all persons in society,
especially marginalized populations such as the physically
disabled. Solar panels will demonstrate U.S. commitment to
environmental protection. The project will achieve LEED
certification for the new construction, which aligns with the
American societys efforts to sustain a healthy environment for all.
Upgrading the technology of new and existing laboratories that
teach treatment techniques for disabled persons will showcase
U.S. excellence in the field of higher education and medical
technology.
Equipping the new Applied Research Center with necessary
technical equipment will allow for an exchange of knowledge
and ideas with scholarly and medical institutions in the U.S.,
paving the way for new innovations by DBU faculty and students
in the treatment of disabled persons.
The distance learning program will demonstrate the U.S.
commitment to international cooperation. Spreading knowledge
across the region of Latin America will ensure that project results
are sustainable and far-reaching. Also, online programs will open
up greater access for women and others who may be tied down to
their homes for a time due to familial or other considerations.

Alignment with the OSIs broader institutional goals and objectives

The Walking Anew! project responds to the Don Bosco Universitys(DBU) School of Rehabilitation Science
(SRS) 2015-2024 Vision for the Future, which is a ten-year plan of growth to improve the quality and quantity of
health and educational services provided by DBUs School of Rehabilitation Science. The services offered by the
SRS Orthotics and Prosthetics Laboratory benefit people suffering from various physical conditions that hinder their
mobility. The technology currently utilized by DBU laboratories allows SRS students to develop devices that
substantially improve the functional aspects of disabled persons and their quality of life, contributing to full
inclusion and participation with their families, workplaces, and society.

By revitalizing the technological capabilities of the two existing rehabilitation science laboratories and establishing
two new state-of-the-art laboratories, the Walking Anew! project will serve to assess in a more scientific and
analytical way the different situations of disabled persons in order to design mechanisms to meet their distinct needs.
Technological strengthening of the SRS will contribute to a better understanding of the field of Functional Anatomy
and Biomechanics of the Skeletal Muscle apparatus. This improved understanding will facilitate the teaching-
learning process by promoting innovative research projects by students and enabling teachers to stay updated on
progress made in their field. Don Bosco University is committed to transforming the field of Rehabilitation Science
for disabled persons at a regional level through partnerships with organizations such as the Telethon Foundation for

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Rehabilitation (FUNTER), the Salvadorian Institute of Holistic Rehabilitation (ISRI), the Salvadorian Social
Security Institute (ISSS), the National Hospital Network, and various research centers and professional health
organizations.

2. Background

Disability is part of the human condition. Most people will suffer some form of temporary or permanent disability at
some point in their life, and those reaching advanced ages are sure to experience increasing difficulties in
functioning. Disability is complex, and interventions to overcome the disadvantages associated with disabilitymust
accommodate a myriad of different variables and contexts (Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
(CRPD), adopted by the UN in 2006).

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), over one billion people currently live with some type of
disability; that is, about 15% of the worlds population. This figure is substantially higher than previous WHO
estimates, which were approximately 10% in 1970.WHOs Global Burden of Disease report breaks down the
demographics of persons with disabilities even further.975 million of those living with disabilities are aged 15 and
over (19.4% of the 15+ population), and 95 million are aged 0-14 (5.1% of the 0-14 population).

The number of people with disabilities is growing. This is due in part to the aging of the population, since the elderly
have a higher risk of disability. The increased prevalence of disability is also due to the global increase in chronic
health problems such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and mental disorders. It is estimated that chronic diseases
account for 66.5% of all years lived with disability in low- and middle-income countries. The characteristics of
disability in a particular country are influenced by trends in health problems and environmental issues, as well as
other factors such as traffic accidents, natural disasters, conflicts, nutritional habits, and substance abuse (World
Report on Disability WHO / World Bank, June 2011).

In recent years, the government of El Salvador has taken steps to better address the needs of persons with
disabilities, including the creation of the National Council for Persons with Disabilities (CONAIPD) in
2010.However there is much work left to be accomplished in order to realize the full dignity of disabled persons in
El Salvador.

The U.N. Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, in their 2013 Initial Report of El Salvador,
expressed concerns about the situation of disabled persons in El Salvador. Specific areas that the report called upon
El Salvador to improve include: access to basic services, education and employment, consideration for women and
vulnerable groups, access to justice, and discrimination. Article 20 of the Committees observations on the Initial
Report of El Salvador addresses the need for new technologies and increased access to mobility aids for persons
with disabilities in El Salvador, which a specific area of focus for the Walking Anew! project:

Personal mobility (art. 20)

43. The Committee is concerned that the distribution of mobility aids is not universal and notes that
measures ensuring personal mobility are either insufficient or non-existent.
44. The Committee recommends that the State party ensure access to equipment and various other forms of
mobility aids, technical aids, live assistance, and support technologies for all persons with disabilities,
including those living in rural areas and those who do not benefit from any specific social security or
insurance.
(UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), Concluding observations on the initial
report of El Salvador: Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities / prepared by the Committee , 8
October 2013, CRPD/C/SLV/CO/1.)

In order to bring El Salvador in line with the U.N. Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, the
Committee stressed the necessity of strengthening the participation of Civil Society in addressing the needs of
disabled persons. As an influential member of El Salvadors Civil Society, Don Bosco University will strive to
transform the quality of services provided to disabled persons in El Salvador and across Latin America with the
Walking Anew! project, and to open the pathway for them to participate more fully in society.

Project Beneficiaries and Stakeholders

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Don Bosco University School of Rehabilitation Science (SRS)promotes comprehensive care for persons with
disabilities, especially those requiring orthotics and prosthetics services, by implementing training programs for the
formation of qualified medical professionals at the technical and bachelor degree levels. The Walking Anew!
project responds to SRSs Vision for the Future, which the school plans to implement over the next 10 years in
order to meet demand for improved and expanded educational services and care for the disabled.

The School of Rehabilitation Science has shown a steady growth in student enrollment. The total enrollment for
2013 reached 266 students, and many more are expected in the coming years. As a point of reference, the number of
graduates from 2007 to 2013 totaled 118.According to academic quality reports of the Don Bosco University
(DBU), 100% of students in the career of Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation find employment after graduation.
Some of the organizations where recent SRS graduates are employed include DBU Orthopedic Services, SA,
National Training Service (SENA-Colombia), Otto Bock (Colombia and Mexico), Gilette Laboratory (Colombia),
Better Together Foundation (Haiti), Sacred Heart Hospitals Prosthetics &Orthotics Lab (Haiti) and Telethon Chile,
among others.

Project beneficiaries will extend far beyond the walls of the University due to the School of Rehabilitation Sciences
active participation in the local and international community. Personnel from the faculty of the SRS actively
participate in international forums and conferences related to the topic of rehabilitation, mainly oriented at providing
technical aid. International Conferences include the Congress of Reha-Technick and the forum Joining Borders for
the Americas. On the national level, SRS carries out orthopedic mission trips with support from national hospitals,
municipalities, and communities to bring rehabilitation services to the most vulnerable populations. Teachers and
students in their final year of study at SRS have been organizing orthopedic mission trips since 2001, and they have
brought much needed services to 1,200 people living in remote areas to date. SRS also provides specialized services
in Orthotics and Prosthetics to beneficiaries of the Fund for the Protection of Persons Injured or Disabled in Armed
Conflict (FOPROLYD), the Salvadorian Social Security Institute (ISSS), and the Special Fund for the Disabled
(ICRC Nicaragua) for disabled immigrants suffering from amputations during immigration to the United States.

On the international level, following the January 2010 earthquake, the Don Bosco University actively participated in
providing aid to disabled and injured persons in Haiti. In the first phase of DBUs Haiti Relief Project, personnel
from the School of Rehabilitation Science provided care for Haitians who had suffered amputations. During the
projects second phase, DBU trained Haitian staff in the manufacturing of prostheses using user friendly technology.
The final phase included continued vocational training by means of a distance learning program focusing on
Orthotic &Prosthetic Techniques, implemented in April 2012 to develop local expertise. Don Bosco Universitys
Rehabilitation Science training program in Haiti is supported by USAID and integrates the efforts of DBU,
Handicap International, and Healing Hands for Haiti. Since the Haiti assistance project began in February 2010,
thirteen teachers and graduates of DBUs School of Rehabilitation Science have participated in an international
brigade to assist amputees and other disabled persons in Haiti.

Promotion of American Ideas and Practices

The Walking Anew! project seeks to empower future medical professionals studying at DBUs School of
Rehabilitation Science with the knowledge and tools needed to grant mobility to physically disabled persons. DBUs
attention to persons with mobile disabilities promotes the American value of social inclusion. By introducing
American practices such as modern technology for state of the art education, applied research, and innovation in the
field of rehabilitation science, Walking Anew! will transform the field of services that permit disabled persons to
improve their quality of life and fully participate in society. The new Applied Research Center and modernized
distance learning program created under the Walking Anew! project will further promote the American value of
international cooperation and pave the way for an exchange of ideas and best practices with the United States and
across the region of Latin America.

3. Project Operational Approach

The following is a detailed plan of work outlining the Objectives, Outputs, and Activities which will lead to
fulfillment of the overall Walking Anew! project goal.

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 Goal: Transform the lives of persons with physical disabilities in El Salvador and across Latin America by
empowering the next generation of medical rehabilitation practitioners.

Objective Outputs Activities

A1. Create new specialization and
research opportunities for the treatment
of disabled persons by expanding the
educational infrastructure of Don
Bosco University (DBU)s School of
Rehabilitation Science.
A2. Modernize the education of medical
rehabilitation practitioners by providing
new upgraded technology for
laboratories.
A3. Open the gateways of information
flow between the United States and El
Salvador concerning advancements in
the treatment of disabled persons by
means of state of the art technical
equipment for the new Applied
Research Center.
A4. Disseminate cutting edge
advancements in Rehabilitation Science
across the region of Latin America
through a new digital platform for the
distance learning degree and
training program.
A1.1. Construct a LEED certified Northeast
annex (two stories, 400m2 each) off of the
Orthotics & Prosthetics building, to house:
Two new laboratories: Podiatry and
Specialized Practices (floor 1)
Study areas and multimedia rooms
(floor 2)
A new Applied Research Center
(floor 2)
A1.2. Install 100 solar panels on the roof of
the Rehabilitation Science Building
A2.1. Procure modern laboratory equipment
for the two new laboratories being
constructed: Podiatry and Specialized
Practices.
A2.2. Strengthen the technological
infrastructure of two existing laboratories:
Mobility and Orthotics & Prosthetics.
A3.1. Equip the new Applied Research
Center as a repository for the generation of
knowledge and innovation through the
acquisition of updated computers, books,
and IT equipment.
A4.1.Procure new technological equipment
for distance learning: network and
multimedia equipment
A4.2.Mobilize an expert from the U.S. for
the design of the new distance learning
strategy and coursework.
A1.1.1. Design Construction Plans
A1.1.2. Acquire Construction Permit
A1.1.3. Construction
A1.1.4. Complete the LEED certification
process for the new construction.
A1.2.1. Structural and technical design
of solar roofing.
A1.2.2. Purchase solar panels
A1.2.3. Solar panel system installation
A2.1.1. Acquire technology
A2.1.2. Laboratory Implementation
A2.2.1. Acquire technology
A2.2.2. Laboratory Implementation
A3.1.1. Acquire technical equipment.
A3.1.2. Installation of equipment.
A3.1.3.Opening of Center.
A4.1.1. Implementation study for
distance learning program.
A4.1.2.Acquire technological
equipment.
A4.1.3. Development of distance
learning program.
A4.2.1. Contract U.S. expert and sign
Memorandum of Understanding.
A4.2.2. Mobilize U.S. expert for the
study of new distance learning degrees.

Alignment with U.S. Government Goals and Objectives in El Salvador

The Walking Anew! project aligns closely with the objectives of the USAID El Salvador 2013-2017 Country
Development Cooperation Strategy, and will significantly contribute to the achievement of the following
identified goals:

Development Objective 1: Citizen Security and Rule of Law in Targeted Areas Improved
o Sub-Intermediate Result 1.2.3: Youth Access to Quality Education Opportunities Increased

By investing in El Salvadors system of higher education, Walking Anew! will increase and strengthen the
opportunitiesforatriskandotheryouthtoreceiveadegreeinaprofessionalfieldandearntheirlivelihoodinan
honest,respectablemannerapartfromthewaysofcrimeandviolence.Additionally,thePreventiveSystemof

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reason,religion,andlovingkindnessthatSalesianschoolshaveemployedformorethanacenturyhasbeenproven
toreduceinstancesofcrimeandviolenceamongyouthandtoformhonestcitizenswithsoundmorals.

Development Objective 2: Economic Growth Opportunities in Tradables Expanded

o Sub-Intermediate Result 2.2.1: Higher Education and Workforce Competencies Strengthened

BymodernizingtheeducationaltechnologyofDBUsSchoolofRehabilitationScience,WalkingAnew!will
contributetoamoreskilledandtechnologicallyadvancedlaborforcethatwillpromotenewbusinessinitiativesand
improvethecountryseconomicgrowth. Asthelargestprivateprovideroftechnicalvocationaleducationinthe
world,theSalesiansofDonBoscohaveacomparativeadvantageintheareaofworkforcedevelopmentandsound
systemsinplacetohelpachieveUSAIDseconomicgrowthgoals.

4. Gender Issues

The Walking Anew! project has involved both women and men in the project planning process and has taken
special consideration in order to ensure equal access for women and men in all educational opportunities. Don
Bosco University will strive to maintain levels of 50% enrollment for female students and 50% for male students in
the Rehabilitation Science Program. In order to address potential difficulties in access to education for women who
may be pregnant or have responsibilities to care for their children and households, the new distance learning
program will provide persons who are unable to commute to the University with the opportunity to continue their
education and obtain a degree from home.

When choosing the disabled beneficiaries to receive mobile rehabilitation services under the Walking Anew!
project, Don Bosco University will place a particular focus on the treatment and rehabilitation of women, who often
disregard their own needs in order care for the needs of their family members in Salvadorian culture. A mother
trying to care for her children, put food on the table, and maintain a household will often lack the time and resources
to seek state-of-the-art medical attention for herself. However, the ability to walk will in the end open up new doors
for the same mother to fulfill everyday duties such as traveling to the market, visiting friends and relatives, and
accompanying her children to school. Furthermore, the gift of mobility empowers women (as well as men) to get
involved in their local community and make their opinions and concerns heard. The Walking Anew! project will
provide the following annual benefits to the disabled population, opening up new pathways of equal access:
400 patients seen: 60% women.
300 orthotics devices made: 60% for women with some type of disability.
100 orthotics devices made: 60% for women with disabilities.
Taking into account the fact that many women and men in the disabled population, particularly those living in rural
areas, are not able to commute to a city to receive medical attention, Don Bosco University will organize five
orthopedic mission trips to rural areas, with special attention on treating women.

5. Project Construction Information

1. Description

The construction of the new Northeast Annex of the SRS Orthotics and Prosthetics (O&P) building will be located
in empty land available on the DBU campus to the southwest of the existing building, adjacent to the existing O&P
building but separated by an expansion joint to be constructed with an independent structure. The new annex forms
an L that hugs the existing building at its southwestern sector. With 30x10m for the long edge of the L and
20x10m for the short edge, each of the two new floors will occupy an area of 400m 2. Additionally, a roofed staircase
of 5x10m per floor will be constructed on the western side to grant access to the second floor, for a total 900m 2 of
new construction. On the first floor, new spaces will be assigned for the new podiatry and specialized practices
laboratories, study areas, and multimedia rooms. The second floor will be reserved for the new Applied Research
Center.

The construction area is in the Southern sector of Don Bosco Universitys Campus, located in Don Bosco City,
Municipality of Soyapango, Department of San Salvador. As the new annex is an addition onto the existing

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Orthotics and Prosthetics Building, it will utilize the same water system and a similar sanitation system. Renewable
energy will be achieved through the installation of solar panels on the roof of the building.

New construction will be carried out and certified by LEED, which is an independent standard certification program
in the US regarding design, construction and the operation of environmentally sustainable high yield buildings.
Developed in year 2000 by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the standards set by LEED serve as a tool
for constructions of any type and size. A certification form LEED offers a third party independent vetting
mechanism attesting to the environmentally soundness of any given project.

The newly constructed annex will be a framework structure, built with:

Footing, columns, and beams made of reinforced concrete;
Flooring between the first and second levels consisting of concrete ribs supported by prefabricated and pre-
stressed joists, with reinforced cinderblocks covered with 7cm of concrete;
Reinforced cinder block walls that are spackled, smoothed, and painted;
A roof supported by metal beams in the form of a boxed lattice, with C poles supporting a structurally
stamped sheet metal roof, oven painted;
Terrazzo tile floors;
Windows and main doors made of aluminum and glass;
Wooden interior doors lined with plywood and Formica, with small glass windows in the upper portion;
Fibrolite dropped ceilings with aluminum suspension; and
Installed electricity and drains.

2. Conceptual/Architectural Design:*Please see the attached drawings in Annex MA2.

3. Issues and Compliance

For the construction of the expansion, the existing building will not be affected at all, since the new annex will be a
connected but separate building. Certain drainage systems for rain water, potable water, and sewage; as well as
manholes for electricity; will have to be relocated, but none of these presents any engineering problems.

Before construction begins, Don Bosco University will obtain approvals for the building location and project-draft,
as well as other required permits such as the preliminary environmental impact survey. It will be necessary to
elaborate the construction plans and to obtain construction permits from the corresponding organizations. The total
approval process is estimated to take about three months. The new construction is in compliance with applicable
local, provincial, and national laws and regulations concerning land use, building construction, and environmental
management. Therefore, DBU does not foresee any difficulties in obtaining the required permits.

4. ImplementationPlan:*PleaseseetheattachedImplementationPlaninAnnexMA4.

6. Durable Commodities Information: *Please see the attached description in Annex MA1.

7. Monitoring and Evaluation

To track the progress of the goals outlined in the Walking Anew! project, Don Bosco University (DBU) will
conduct systematic planning using a computing tool created by DBU that is currently used to evaluate how its
Annual Operating Plan advances its 2007-2016 Strategic Plan. The GPI computing tool first defines a time-frame,
projected results, and available resources for each of the goals to be evaluated. By tracking the progress of each goal
on a continual basis, the GPI system allows DBU to recognize any deviations from the project plan and focus its
energy on implementing corrective actions for those goals which are lagging behind. Within the GPI system, DBU is
able to formulate a plan of improvement and monitoring for each goal and relate them to the overall Strategic Plan
of the University. Specific actions for improvement are assigned to the School of Rehabilitation Science. In order to
illustrate achievements on both a trimestral and annual basis, the GPI system uses the following traffic-light color
scheme:

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 Color Progress in Goal Corrective Action
Achievement
Red 0 40% progress Immediate short term actions to reach objectives in the shortest
time possible. Priority attention
Yellow 41 80% progress Immediate short-term actions to reach objectives in the shortest
time possible. Define and plan permanent strategies for sustainable
and consistent progress.
Green 81 100% progress Midterm actions to carry goals to 100% completion. Repeat
successful strategies to exceed targeted levels of achievement.
Blue More than 100% Improve strategies of action and replicate them to achieve unmet
progress goals. Documentation of actions.

DBU will create a Monitoring Committee that will be responsible for monitoring the progress of each Walking
Anew! goal on a trimestral basis. The Monitoring Committee will consist of the Rector, Vice Academic Rector,
SRS Chair, and Planning Director. The Committee will define corrective actions and assign institutional resources to
comply with established timeframes.

The Walking Anew! final goals that will be monitored for progress include:

Indicator Description Annual Goals

1 People served in Number of patients treated Goal: 400 patients treated. 60% women.
the new by sex, age, and origin.
laboratories
2 Orthotics Number of orthotics built Goal: 300 orthotics built. 60% for women
construction each year patients.
3 Prosthetics Number of prosthetics built Goal: 100 prosthetics built. 60% for women
construction each year patients.
4 Orthopedic Number of orthopedic Goal: 5 medical mission trips, with an
medical mission medical mission trips emphasis on treating women.
trips carried out by DBU within
the country (rural areas)
5 Publicity events Number of events to Goal: 4 publicity events.
promote the Walking Event invitees: 200 people
Anew! project Forms of media used: 3 (radio, print and web)

6 Number of Development of medical Medical innovations: 2

innovations innovations for applications Research groups: 2
in SRS work Researchers involved in the groups: 4
Students involved in the development of the
innovations: 10
Medical personnel benefited by the
innovations: 5
Teaching personnel involved in the
development of the innovations: 4
Patients benefitted by the innovations: 100

4. Organizational Capacity
4.1. Organization Profile

The USO, Salesian Missions (SM), is a non-profit organization that began operations in New Rochelle, New York
in l947 to provide financial, technical, and commodity support for Salesian activities in developing countries. The

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Salesian Missions Office for International Programs (SMOIP), was established in 1987 to leverage funds from the
U.S. Government and other major donors for Salesian development projects overseas. Salesian Missions has been
registered with USAID since 1986 and has relevant experience managing over $55,000,000 in U.S. Government
funded international development programs. The largest sources of grants are USAID, DOS/PRM, HHS/NIH/CDC
and the USDA/FAS. Salesian Missions will provide capacity building support to the OSI throughout the life of the
project, including assistance in the areas of project management, financial accountability, and reporting.

4.2. Sustainability

The OSI, Don Bosco University (DBU), was founded in 1984 in San Salvador, El Salvador. In 2001, it became the
first university to be accredited at an institutional level by El Salvadors Ministry of Education. DBU stays abreast
of local and international opportunities to improve and expand the Universitys educational offering through its
Planning and Development Office, dedicated to the elaboration and management of University development
projects. DBU is also happy to count on numerous partnerships with organizations that offer support to the School of
Rehabilitation Science, who would be able to contribute to the continued development of the school for many years
after ASHA funding ends. Partnerships include: Mercy Corp., The National Training Service (SENA) of Colombia,
Telethon Chile, the National Rehabilitation Institute of Chile, the National Rehabilitation Institute of Peru, the
Center for Different Abilities (CAPADIFE) in Nicaragua, the National Center for Prosthetics and
Orthotics(CENAPRORTO) in Nicaragua, the International Red Cross Special Fund for the Disabled (SFD/ICRC),
Human Study in the Balkan region of Eastern Europe, Angolas Ministry of Health, Handicap International of
France, the International Association for Development Projects (VIPE)in Germany, and Humedica International Aid
in Germany.

Financial sustainability of DBUs School of Rehabilitation Science is heavily supported by school tuition paid by the
students. The USO, Salesian Missions, plans to provide continued support for the Walking Anew! project,
especially by means of its in-kind donation program which brings in $15-$25 million worth of donated humanitarian
aid per year. Some of Salesian Missions in-kind partners who would be particularly interested in providing long-
term support to DBUs School of Rehabilitation Science include: (1) Ossur for orthopedics equipment, and (2) the
Institution Recycling Network for University furnishings.

4.3. Capacity

USO Structure:
Salesian Missions(SM) procures assistance for the Salesian works around the world through (a) direct solicitation
of up to eight million benefactors, (b) in-kind donations, and (c) restricted grant awards from the US Government
and private foundations. The Salesian Missions Office is composed approximately 70 employees and various
departments that contribute to fundraising and program management efforts, including: the Office for International
Programs, Direct Mailing Operations, Accounting, Donor Support, IT, Creative Services, Human Resources, and the
volunteer Lay Missioners Program. The main department that will be responsible for management of the Walking
Anew! project is the SM Office for International Programs (SMOIP). The SMOIP Director will provide capacity
building and overall guidance for the project, with support from the International Development Programs Officer for
day-to-day operations. The SM Accounting Department will provide support for the financial management of the
project. Both departments fall under the overall authority of the Salesian Missions Executive Director, Rev. Mark
Hyde, SDB. The following is an organizational chart of the Salesian Missions Office:

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 OSI Structure:
Throughout its history, Don Bosco University (DBU) has carried out an array of projects with international
cooperation. To manage international projects, DBU counts on the support of diverse organizational structures. The
main project management structure at DBU is the Rectors Office, which includes a Planning and Development
Department and an International Relations Department. The Planning Department is in charge of monitoring the
projects progress and presenting compliance reports according to the established timetable. The International
Relations Department is in charge of initial project negotiations. When the project is under way, it also provides
support to the Planning Department in monitoring the progress of the project.

Another branch of DBUs organizational structure that assists in project management is the Administrative Financial
Directorship (AFD).The AFD includes three operative units: the Human Resources Department, the Finance
Department and the Campus Administration Department. These units provide much support in the implementation
of projects, mainly in the areas of managing finances and administering personnel. Don Bosco Universitys Human
Resources Department is in charge of personnel management, payment of salaries, and maintenance of personnel
records. The Finance Department is in charge of financial management, budget control, accounting records, financial
reports, and project implementation follow-up. The Campus Administration Department is in charge of buildings
and construction, architectural designs, and the evaluation and supervision of manual labor.

Don Bosco Universitys School of Rehabilitation Science (SRS) will be primarily responsible for carrying out daily
activities of the Walking Anew! project. The SRS has a Dean, a School Director, and a Distance Learning
Director. Each Director receives support from the teaching and administrative body. All managerial, administrative,
and academic personnel of SRS will cooperate in the project implementation. Additionally, the greater Salesian
Institution of El Salvador will contribute its experience in the management and implementation of regional and
international projects as needed.

Relationship between USO and OSI:

The Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB), founded in 1859, provide educational and life skills training to disadvantaged
youth in more than 130 countries around the globe, applying an educational system of reason, religion, and loving-
kindness. The Salesian Congregation is organized by Provinces, each of which in a decentralized manner
administers all Salesian activities in a specific geographic region. Most Provinces are locally registered Non-
Governmental Organizations. Each Province is administered by a Salesian Cleric with managerial training,
designated as the Provincial Economer or Chief Financial Officer for the Province. As a Salesian University
located in El Salvador, Don Bosco University falls under the Salesian CAM (Central America) Province, and counts
on the support of the Province for activities and events.

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Salesian Missions (SM) of New Rochelle, NY, the USO, is one of five SDB fundraising offices globally that
specialize in providing material and financial resources to support the work of the Salesians of Don Bosco around
the world. Don Bosco University (DBU), the OSI, is counted as one of these works, as it was founded by the
Salesian Congregation and continues to be governed according to the Salesian spirit by members of the Salesian
Institution. SM has a history of collaboration with DBU that spans more than a decade. Recent collaboration
includes in-kind donations of furnishings for academic buildings and a Boeing 727 FedEx aircraft for DBUs
Aircraft Maintenance Technician Program. Salesian Missions will sign a sub-implementation agreement with Don
Bosco University to execute the Walking Anew! project in El Salvador. As the prime grantee, Salesian Missions
will provide accountability to USAID/ASHA for the project.

Relationship between the OSI and the Community

Don Bosco University (DBU) actively collaborates with the local community in order to share its gifts, ideals, and
practices with the local population. DBUs School of Rehabilitation Science students and faculty actively serve the
local community and promote the American values of equal access and respect for the disabled through orthopedic
mission trips to help disabled Salvadorians in remote areas. Additionally, DBU has developed various initiatives for
promoting the advancement of women in the local community, to improve their quality of life and employ their full
potential in contributing to society. Examples of DBUs activities to promote gender equality and grant access to
women in the field of science and technology include:

Science Girl Camp: Thirty-two high school girls, mostly from disadvantaged backgrounds, participated in the
scientific camp Science Girl 2014at Don Bosco University. The girls learned about renewable energy, mechanics,
electronics, robotic science, and informatics. Attending girls presented their projects in a science fair and were
encouraged to continue their studies in higher education, mainly in the area of engineering. They also had
opportunities to practice the English language.
Science and Renewable Energy Activities and Fairs for School Girls: The implemented project trained girls
and young ladies attending schools nearby DBU in subjects such as science and renewable energy by using games
and fun activities. Besides conducting technical conferences and practices in the Scientific Lab (Science Corner-
USAID), DBU held a science fair for participants to present robotics and renewable energy projects.

Project Managers
Overall guidance for the Walking Anew! project will be the responsibility of the Salesian Missions Office for
International Programs Director, Mr. Jaime Correa-Montalvo. Mr. Correa brings over 35 years of managerial,
program management, and development experience. He formerly served with the U.S. Foreign Service, stationed in
the Philippines, Jamaica, Costa Rica, Romania, Bolivia, Honduras, Peru, Guatemala, Haiti, the Dominican Republic,
and Indonesia. Mr. Correa is fluent in English, Spanish, and Italian, with a working level proficiency in Tagalog.
Support will be provided by SM International Development Programs Officer, Ms. Jessica OConnor. Ms. OConnor
comes with 9 years of experience working with the Salesians of Don Bosco, including one year as a lay missioner
with the Salesians in Bolivia, two years assisting the coordination of the Salesian Lay Missioners program, and six
years with the Office for International Programs in New York. Ms. OConnor is fluent in Spanish, and she will
provide consultation and visitation during the project under Mr. Correas supervision.

On the local level, the Walking Anew! project will be administered by Mr. Victor Cornejo Montano. Mr. Cornejo
is currently in his sixth year as the Director of Planning and Development at Don Bosco University. He has worked
with Don Bosco University for the past 18 years, beginning as a teacher and then advancing through the positions of
Director, Dean, Vice-Rector, and finally Planning and Development Director. Mr. Cornejo holds a Master of Arts
from the San Jose State University in California, as well as a Masters in Business Administration from
ISEADE/FEPADE in San Salvador.

Please see Annex M4and Annex M5for the Project Manager Rsums.

Similar Projects:
Don Bosco Kep, Cambodia: ASHA-SM
In 2014, Salesian Missions was awarded $65,400 from ASHA (Award No. AID-ASHA-A-14-0001 3) for the project
Transforming the Lives of Students with Disabilities at the Don Bosco Technical School, Kep. This project,

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which will convert the Don Bosco Technical School in Cambodia into a handicap-friendly campus, is currently in
the beginning stages of implementation. The project includes the installation of an elevator, ramps, and handicap-
accessible restroom facilities at the Don Bosco Kep School.

Collaboration project between the International Red Cross Special Fund for the Disabled (SFD/CICR)
and Don Bosco University (DBU) 2008/2014
Don Bosco University has been collaborating with the International Red Cross Special Fund for the Disabled
(SFD/CICR) since 2008.During this time, the International Red Cross has donated a total of$255,640.00 for the
development of diverse initiatives framed on attention to persons with disabilities. Support received from the
International Red Cross includes the donation of equipment, specialization courses for teachers, and the
modernization of polypropylene technology courses. Collaboration with the International Red Cross has enabled
Don Bosco University to offer courses to technicians from rehabilitation centers across Latin America and the
Caribbean, including Nicaragua, the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Peru, and Colombia.

4.4. Public Diplomacy Outcomes and Impact

The Walking Anew! project will reach far beyond the walls of the Don Bosco University (DBU) in order to
disseminate the American values of Social Inclusion and care for the disabled, creating a sustainable impact in the
field of Rehabilitation Science on the national level and across Latin America. Already, Don Bosco University is
seen as a pioneer among efforts to improve care for the disabled in Latin America. Such an investment made by the
U.S. Government for the purpose of advancing innovation and technology in the area of care for the disabled
portrays that the United States cares about the most vulnerable members of society.

The new advanced technology incorporated into the Walking Anew! project and displayed as a contribution by the
U.S. Government will manifest among a wider audience the preeminence and commitment that America holds in the
areas of Science, Technology, and Education. The laboratory and research spaces that will be established or
renovated through the project will be available not only to students, teachers, and researchers of DBU and other
institutions seeking advancements in the area of Rehabilitation Science, but also to related fields such as physical
therapy, orthopedics, and occupational therapy. The technological advances of the Walking Anew! project,
coupled with the new distance learning program to be instituted, will allow Don Bosco University to continue to
grow as a fount of innovation and education. DBUs teaching and research networks promote innovation in clinical
studies and bring forth workable solutions for patients around the world.

Through its continued efforts in the area of Gender Equality, especially in outreach to school-aged girls in the
surrounding community to spark their interest in the sciences (i.e. Science Girl Camp, and Science and Renewable
Energy Activities and Fairs), Don Bosco University strives to ensure that females are increasingly incorporated
among the upcoming generations of medical rehabilitation professionals that will benefit from the results of the
Walking Anew! project. Additionally, thanks to the focused incorporation of women as students and beneficiaries
of the project (as described previously), the long-term project results will demonstrate that the U.S. Government is
committed to ensuring equal opportunities for women in all of its programs.

Don Bosco Universitys School of Rehabilitation Science is proud to collaborate with a wide network of institutions
in the field of service for the physically disabled. Partnering with these institutions will further promote the
Sustainability and public diplomacy goals of the Walking Anew! project, while broadening the impact of
advancements made in rehabilitation techniques. DBUs partners in the area of Rehabilitation Services include
Mercy Corp., The National Training Service (SENA) of Colombia, Telethon Chile, the National Rehabilitation
Institute of Chile, the National Rehabilitation Institute of Peru, the Center for Different Abilities (CAPADIFE) in
Nicaragua, the National Center for Prosthetics and Orthotics(CENAPRORTO) in Nicaragua, the International Red
Cross Special Fund for the Disabled (SFD/ICRC), Human Study in the Balkan region of Eastern Europe, Angolas
Ministry of Health, Handicap International of France, the International Association for Development Projects
(VIPE)in Germany, and Humedica International Aid in Germany.

5. Cost Proposal and Budget Narrative

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The Walking Anew! project will cost a total of: $844,500, with $778,000 requested from USAID/ASHA and
$66,500 as cost-share from Salesian Missions/Don Bosco University.

Phase 1
Total Subtotal
Obj. Component Outputs USAID/ SM/ Phase 2 Comments
(USD) (USD)
ASHA DBU
A1.1. Construction of
Construction of a The expansion will provide
Northwest annex (two
new O&P annex to opportunities for innovation,
levels) of the Orthotics
house two new research, and collaboration
$552,00 and Prosthetics $512,00
laboratories, study $40,000 $15,000 with the U.S. New facilities
0 Building with a total 0
areas, and a new for users, students, teachers,
area of 900m2 (400m2
Applied Research researchers, and clinical
per level + 100m2 outer
Center medical personnel.
$595,00 staircase)
A1
0 A1.2. Installation of
100 photovoltaic panels
The photovoltaic system is an
on the roof of the SRS
innovation in environmental
Photovoltaic Energy building, and
$43,000 $40,500 $2,500 $62,500 care. Cost breakdown can be
System construction of a
found in Commodities Annex
structural support for
MA1.
the photovoltaic energy
system.
A2.1. Acquisition of
technology for two new The upgraded technology in
$83,500 laboratories: Podiatry $80,000 $3,500 $80,000 the laboratories will enhance
Upgrading and Specialized the educational experience of
$160,20 technological Practice. DBU students and provide for
A2
0 infrastructure for A2.2. Strengthen two new learning and
laboratories. existing laboratories collaboration opportunities.
$76,700 with new technology: $73,200 $3,500 $75,000 See Commodities Annex
Mobility and Practice MA1 for more details.
in O&P.
A3.1. Equip the new
Applied Research To promote the flow of
Center as a repository information between the
for the generation of United States and El Salvador
Applied Research
A3 $35,300 $35,300 knowledge and $30,300 $5,000 $95,200 concerning advancements in
Center
innovation through the the treatment of disabled
acquisition of updated persons. See Commodities
computers, books, and Annex MA1 for more details.
IT equipment.
A4.1. Technological
The strengthening of distance
equipment for distance
$37,000 $32,000 $5,000 $50,000 learning and the acquisition of
learning: network and
Strengthening the new technology for graduate
multimedia equipment
technological and specialization programs
A4.2. Mobilization of
infrastructure and will expand the reach of the
A4 $44,000 an expert from USA for
academic offering project, ensuring sustainable
advice in the design of
of the distance results and providing the
$7,000 the new distance- - $7,000 $20,000
learning program. benefits of international
learning strategy and
diversity.See Commodities
academic offering (two
Annex MA1 for more details.
months)
To monitor financial
$5,000 External audit at HQ $5,000 - $5,000
accountability
Work sessions at the
M&E $10,000 Audits/ Evaluations beginning, middle, and end of
$5,000 Project M&E $5,000 - $5,000 the project for planning,
accompaniment, reporting,
and evaluation.
$844,50 $844,50 $778,00 $407,70
$66,500
0 0 0 0

Budget Narrative

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The justification of each component of the budget is described as follows:

Obj. A1. Create new specialization and research opportunities for the treatment of disabled persons by
expanding the educational infrastructure of Don Bosco University (DBU)s School of Rehabilitation Science.

The construction of additional space in the existing Orthotics and Prosthetics building will increase and improve
medical services, spaces dedicated to medical research, and the search for viable solutions to the medical problems
of the population. The expansion will provide opportunities for innovation, research, and collaboration with the
United States through new facilities for users, students, teachers, researchers, and clinical medical personnel. The
construction of a northwest wing (two levels) of the Orthotics and Prosthetics Building will have a total area of
900m2 (400m2 per level + 100m2 outer staircase). Construction will adhere to LEED standards, following an
institutional directive that from year 2016 and onward all new construction of buildings at UDB will meet LEED
standards.

The photovoltaic system is an innovation in environmental care. The system will require installation of 100
photovoltaic panels on the roof of the SRS building and construction of a structural support for the photovoltaic
energy system. This innovation will help reduce the cost of electricity, which will add to the sustainability of
operations.

Obj. A2. Modernize the education of medical rehabilitation practitioners by providing new upgraded
technology for laboratories.
The upgraded technology in the laboratories will enhance the educational experience of DBU students and provide
for new learning and collaboration opportunities. The creation of two new laboratories (podiatry and specialized
practice) will improve the current medical services, strengthen the training of students, and modernize medical
research for treating new diseases and conditions. New technologies for the laboratories will provide DBU patients
with medical solutions tailored to each condition, providing each user a personalized solution. Strengthening
laboratory O&P practices will allow DBU to attend to more patients in less time, which will reduce the delivery time
of equipment and services to patients and users.

Obj. A3. Open the gateways of information flow between the United States and El Salvador concerning
advancements in the treatment of disabled persons by means of state of the art technical equipment for the
new Applied Research Center.

The new center will encourage and promote the flow of information between the United States and El Salvador
concerning advancements in the treatment of disabled persons. The centers facilities will enable applied research in
health, as well as knowledge transfer between researchers, teachers and students in El Salvador and the United
States. This practice will be of great benefit, as it progresses research and scientific advances in the treatment of
diseases related to motor function of the human being.

From the center, book publishing will be promoted with research and medical advances that will be presented at
international medical congresses. These activities encourage and doctors and researchers from El Salvador and the
United States to work for the health of people who need it most.

Obj. A4. Disseminate cutting edge advancements in Rehabilitation Science across the region of Latin America
through a new digital platform for the distance learning degree and training program.

The strengthening of distance learning and the acquisition of new technology for graduate and specialization
programs will expand the reach of the project, ensuring sustainable results and providing the benefits of international
diversity. Distance education is one of the main forms of education for the area of orthotics and prosthetics. The
project is to expand educational services to the Latin American region, forming new professionals dedicated to
providing healthcare solutions to patients.

Distance learning is a way to share knowledge with scientists and technicians around the world in order to make
collaborative progress in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases. The mobility of an American expert in distance

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education is important for the dissemination of U.S. best-practices, and will allow DBU to implement an efficient
model that helps to generate and promote knowledge.

M&E

This section is important to promote transparency in the management of the funds and to achieve the goals with the
resources available.

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