This project involved the design and development of the Kadarabrite website, which provides access to educational scholarships, e-learning resources, and community projects for orphaned children. The platform's goal is to empower underprivileged youth, helping them pursue higher education and unlock their full potential.
Project Overview
The Kadarabrite website is an initiative aimed at supporting and connecting orphaned children with the resources they need to achieve their academic dreams. The site offers a range of features, from scholarship applications to e-learning resources, allowing beneficiaries to easily navigate through opportunities and educational tools. The platform plays a vital role in raising awareness of the organization’s mission while providing the digital infrastructure needed to support its global reach.
My Role as Project Manager and Data Analyst
In this project, I served as the Project Manager and Data Analyst, ensuring that the website’s development was aligned with Kadarabrite's mission and operational goals. My responsibilities included:
Project Planning: Managed the entire project timeline, coordinating the development process to ensure the site was delivered on time.
Client Collaboration: Acted as the main point of contact between Kadarabrite and the development team, ensuring clear communication of the organization’s needs and feedback.
Data Analysis: Conducted data analysis to ensure that the site catered to the primary users (orphaned students and potential donors), and provided insights to improve the user experience and the effectiveness of the scholarship programs.
Proposal Development: Developed comprehensive proposals and project documentation, outlining the scope, technology stack, and goals, ensuring that the final output aligned with Kadarabrite’s mission of empowerment.
Technologies Used
The website’s development involved:
PHP for backend programming to handle dynamic content generation and data processing.
Vanilla JavaScript for client-side functionality, providing a responsive and interactive user experience.
Custom Backend Development to manage scholarship applications, user data, and content updates, giving Kadarabrite administrators full control over site operations.
Key Features
Scholarship Program Integration:
The homepage prominently features university scholarship opportunities, encouraging orphaned high school students to apply. Users can navigate easily between sections like "Learn More" and "Apply," guiding them through the scholarship process.
E-Learning Platform:
The website includes a section dedicated to e-learning, providing educational resources and tools for students to further their knowledge and prepare for higher education.
Project Showcase:
The Projects section highlights Kadarabrite’s ongoing and completed projects, giving donors and partners insight into the impact of their contributions.
Dynamic Application Management:
A custom backend was developed to manage scholarship applications, allowing Kadarabrite administrators to review applications, process information, and communicate with applicants easily.
Responsive Design:
The site is fully responsive, offering an optimized experience across all devices (mobile, tablet, and desktop), ensuring accessibility for students, donors, and partners globally.
Call to Action for Donations:
Kadarabrite’s mission relies on the support of donors. The website includes donation call-to-action buttons throughout, making it easy for visitors to contribute and support the cause.
Challenges and Solutions
User Experience for Target Audience: Ensuring the site was accessible and intuitive for both young students and potential donors was a key challenge. This was addressed through user-friendly navigation, clear calls to action, and educational content that is easy to understand.
Application Management: Creating a streamlined process for handling scholarship applications was essential. The custom backend enabled Kadarabrite to efficiently manage applicant data and communication, ensuring a smooth process for both administrators and applicants.
Final Outcome
The Kadarabrite website is a dynamic platform that effectively communicates the organization’s mission while offering tangible resources and opportunities for orphaned children. With a focus on scholarships, e-learning, and community projects, the site provides essential tools for students looking to pursue higher education, while also offering potential donors clear pathways to contribute.
The project was delivered successfully, meeting Kadarabrite’s goals of empowering orphaned children and expanding their outreach to a global audience.
Website Link: Kadarabrite Website
