Weekly Report - July

Dear all.

A very good evening to you, hope this one finds you well.

Well, winter is now getting to an end as we are getting to enjoy the warmth of the sunshine which i guess is good news for those who are coming down here and they will not have to bring heavy clothing. On the other hand, the construction of the classroom block is now nearing completion, as the following has been done :

* the painting of both floors.
* the brandering that holds the ceiling in the first floor is now complete.
* ceiling boards in the first floor is done and they are just smoothening it up.
* wall tiles in the toilets are now done.
* window panes for the classroom block have been fitted, they are left only with a few that were either broken or missing.
* the foundation for the Administration Block has since been completed, the concrete footing already been done and they are laying the bricks to the ground level.

Africa Oggi: (You are most welcome)

At the end of this month, we are going to have three guests from Africa Oggi, Milano, Italy and they will be at the mission for about three weeks, as usual we would like to welcome them to take part in the project and feel at home. We will however do our best to keep you company and be part of the family, you are welcome, benvenuti. (To Nuccio, we now have a soccer team and we go to practise everyday after work to try and promote scocialisation amongst the workers and the team is doing quite well so you can come along and enjoy hey. Today we played againsta team that is ranked as number three in the local social soccer league and we won 1-0).

Work In Progress:

* Glass bricks - on the walls where we have the star case, according to tyhe plan we have glass bricks that give light to the stairs.
* Water supply - the stand for the tanks is now ready and the plumbing work is being done, water will be pumped into two 5,000 litre containers that are placed on top of a stand that is six metres high and the water will flow down with the force of gravity then up to the classroom block.
* Planting of flowers and hedge around the classroom block.
* Painting the outside part (as seen in the photos).


In the next few days:

* Floors in the toilets, classroom blocks and passage.
* Electrical fittings, lights, switches and plug sockets. (some are already done)
* Bricks for new building.
* Paint.

Challenges:

* We have been experiencing fuel shortages but the situation seems to be improving.