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	D-2454    Russia - Moscow Down Syndrome Socialization $25,982 Building self-esteem, socialization and public acceptance of people with Down syndrome. “The Theatre of Open-hearted” was created in 1999 by theater and cinema actor Igor Neupokoev. All actors are people with Down syndrome. This theater provides a great opportunity for people with Down syndrome to share with us their feelings and soul, via performances. The stage is the unique place where these people can build self-confidence, esteem and meet with spectators as an equal. Great progress in their integration into society is accomplished by playing roles in the Theater of Open-hearted. The theater has difficulties do to a lack of a stage. Renting of theaters is very expensive, making it almost impossible to conduct the performances. A solution to the problem has been found, give performances in memorial sites and historic halls. However, these facilities are not equipped for theatrical productions. This project will give the “Theater” its own light and sound equipment enabling it to give performances in museums, churches and other places. This supports our main idea - Socialize disabled people by means of the theater. The mobile equipment will also make it possible for the “Theater” to give performances in towns across Russia, providing greater socialization and giving an example of how to integrate these special people into society. The purchase of the equipment will be completed within 60 days of receiving funding. However, the use and benefit of the equipment and the involvement of the Rotary Club of Moscow-East will continue for years to come. With proper equipment, the theater will be able to become self-supporting, however the need for Rotarian hands on involvement will continue. Rotary Club "Moscow-East" has been actively involved with this theater for more than 2 years. Primary Host Partner in the Project Country Club: Moscow-East District: 2220 Primary Contact: Elena Matveeva Email: my@bonnie-school.ru Check all projects from: [District 2220] [Moscow-East Rotary Club] [Elena Matveeva] Primary International Partner Outside the Project Country Club: Birdsboro District: 7430 Primary Contact: Todd Bowman Email: toddabow@ptd.net Check all projects from: [District 7430] [Birdsboro Rotary Club] [Todd Bowman] Proposed Financing Primary Host Sponsor Rotary Club/District Rotary Club of Moscow-East $155 District 2220 DDF $500 Primary International Sponsor Rotary Club/District District 7430 DDF $4,000 Additional Rotary Clubs/Districts Rotary Club of Seattle $1,200 District 5030 DDF $5,975 Rotary Club of Lakeland South, FL $2,000 Amount requested from the Rotary Foundation $12,152 Total $25,982 Status and Progress Information Completed This project is completed. Project listed for the 2012-13 Rotary Year. The Matching Grant application number from TRF is #79129. The TRF Staff in charge of this grant is Hanae Kim (Hanae.Kim@rotary.org). <18-Dec-12> System Entry Creation of project page. <1-Mar-13> by Robert E Walton Application sent to The Rotary Foundation. <25-Mar-13> by Robert E Walton The Rotary Foundation - Matching Grant #79129 Acknowledgement Letter recieved. <2-Apr-13> System Entry Grant paperwork sent to The Rotary Foundation. <29-Apr-13> System Entry Grant approved by The Rotary Foundation. <26-Jul-13> by Robert E Walton New Grant Coordinator, John Kim john.kim@rotary.org <26-Jul-13> by Robert E Walton Signed Agreement Form and Payee Bank information sent on 30 June 2013. <1-Aug-13> by Robert E Walton Funds received by RC Moscow-East from the Rotary Foundation. <3-Sep-13> by Rewalton New Grant Administrator: Azka Asif , Azka.Asif@rotary.org <3-Sep-13> by Rewalton Detailed information added. <1-Nov-13> by Robert E Walton Equipment has been purchased by RC Moscow=East and presented to the Theater staff. A special dedication performance is scheduled for 18 November 2013, in Moscow <13-May-14> by Elena Matveeva ongoing. The report will be sent by 05.06.2014 <13-May-14> by Elena Matveeva ongoing. The report will be sent by 05.06.2014 <16-Nov-14> System Entry Grant status changed to "Completed".