Author: Bethany

 

 

 

24 desks have been crafted so far. The craftsman is a friend of Ojwang. He also fabricated the doors and windows.

And to think it has not even been a year since I visited Tanzania for the first time!  I would say there was a need for a school, and I am happy it has been coming together beautifully!

Emanuel spent $990 on supplies, but we are ready to be up and running next Monday, January 8th, 2018! One year and one day from when I met Emanuel. January 8th is also his 26th birthday. Wow!

School rules established

Classroom chalkboards built.

Exterior painted with a primer.

Soffits created

Big rocks brought in for arranging in around the hole that the waste from student washrooms will be accommodated.

This is a big hole that the collection of waste from washrooms will be accommodated in.

Big rocks brought in for arranging in around the hole that the waste from student washrooms will be accommodated.

Water tower where they’ll put the simank on top for the washrooms.

Another busy day with many workers.

Building number one is getting ceiling boards between rooms. This should quiet it down between rooms.

Another 110 bags of cement purchased for plastering.

According to Emanuel, this is a big hole that the collection of waste from washrooms will be accommodated in. This is a pre and primary school, so lets hope it doesn’t fill up too quickly!

 

Marking the foundation for the boy’s and girl’s washrooms.

The engineer for the school project is pictured here in the red shirt. His name is Msukuma.  He has built other schools before.