There have been many refurbishments and repairs going on over the last few months. Shown here the guard’s shelter and bridge connecting the office, stores, nursery/kindergarten/ playground etc. to the children’s houses.
The Yam Project: This project, sponsored by The Deaconess Foundation of Finland is progressing well. These young students are learning carpentry skills whilst some of the girls are learning to sew with treadle sewing machines. The young primary school graduates loved showing off their new dresses made by the apprentice machinists.
The washing machine at the ICV completely broke down and despite numerous repairs, could not be brought back to life! A fundraise on Facebook was started and within a week, with thanks to generous donors, a Defy Twin Tub washing machine was ordered and on the way. This hardy machine will cope with the poor power quality they have and the clothes get spun much drier than by an automatic machine – great for our weather where washing takes two days to dry when hand washed
Nyamalongolo HYDRO Project: These photos are from the 1st phase of starting the dam wall and the canal, as well as the offloading of the penstock pipes. Numerous rocks were removed by drilling holes for explosives to blast them away. It didn’t take long for the water to start damming up.
The penstock pipes arrived and the team came from the supplier in Dar es Salaam to help; it is such a big job! The pipes have to be heat welded together as it snakes through the forest. There is still a way to go and as it progresses we sh on Facebook until the next newsletter.
They have cleared an access road through the blue gum plantation that leads to the powerhouse (still to be built), such a pretty access!
THANK YOU!
To all our donors, friends running events and fundraising for the children, the Tanzanian staff and volunteers; your continuing support is really appreciated. The Igoda Children’s Village wouldn’t be here without your help.
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