July 2010

In Sep 2010,

We wish to thank all of you our partners in the UK for your continued prayers and financial gifts.


The community was able to pay for the cost of windows and doors for the project. In the photos here, all the fittings are done. Before this was done, animals would take shelter in the building during rain season and damage the house. E.g. the children would arrive in the morning only to find a lot of droppings in their classes. These doors and windows were locally made in Arua, 89km from Fundo Parents’ Primary School.
All the few furniture we received (chairs and desk) are now safely stored in the class room that has its floor work done. Hence, they are protected from weather and termites.


The other three rooms are not yet cemented. Every child would like to attend class in the cemented room. The people in the other classrooms have been asking their teachers to take them in to the room that is cemented. We are looking forward to more funds to be availed for finishing this work. A lot needs to be done yet.
Now the government is getting interested in the community and the school. We are optimistic that they will begin to fully support it soon.


The current pressing need is to build a pit latrine (drop in) for the children. There is none in a good condition. Children some time run to the nearby bush in case the current facility is engaged. The parents have come together to dug a pit latrine. This now needs funding for building it. We estimate it will cost £2,500 to build a decent one with four doors.





Secondly, they have also clear a play ground for the school just behind the classroom. This ground is occasionally used by the children for physical education. However, it is not properly done yet. We are hoping to get other necessary games equipments for the school when funds allow.

The third challenge has been source of clean water. We (community) has planed to collect rain water in big water tanks (20 litres) so that the children have a source within the school. Currently, every one in the community uses water from the River Nile. This water is contaminated with Bilharzias and other diseases. The only way to purify water for the school to use is by boiling. However, this is not providing enough water for all the 217 children and staff at the school. We are still looking for partners to work with in the area of clean water.

You are most very welcome to visit, pray and raise funds for these remaining needs.
Next year, the school will open a small demonstration farm (Mixed farming) to train the community and the children on good farming methods. This is to help the community to take up the challenge to fight hunger, poverty and support education for their children.

As you read this now, if you know any partner organisation that would be of support to us in the above areas, please, let us know through the contact below.