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Bukumbi Diary - July 2008
16 July 2008
After returning from a break in the UK it was great to get back to Bukumbi and see the changes that had taken place within the last month. Lwango has had its roof replaced, new ceiling boards installed with skylights in the corridors, and the window frames on the outside have been painted. Charles has been working very hard! I was extremely happy to see the newly installed flushing toilets! The next step is for the volunteers to work on the cleaning and painting of the rooms within the block in September. The community are very happy with the work!
Going around the centre Margaret and I were happy to see that some of the rooms are being kept neat and tidy and the building committee are still encouraging others to clean their nets and sheets. Now that the water is working this may be an easier task.
Up at the school not much has happened as the children have all also had a holiday and only just returned to school. There was however a celebration day recently, and the school won first prize in the choir competition. The school was also very proud of their new sports kits - although they did not win all the matches! (FM)
24 July 2008
Visiting Bukumbi this week was uplifting! Last week we came across the bed where Lucya sleeps. The bed was in an awful state. As she is unable to walk, her bed is lower on the floor and she was only sleeping on a piece of foam. Talking with the manager we got him to give her a new mattress and sheets. She was so happy and said that this was not our work but Gods work. A very moving moment.
Vumi, who suffers from albinism, will be on her way back to Dar es Salaam next week for more treatment for her skin. Bridge2Aid are assisting with the transport for her and a nurse from the centre.
At Kigongo school there was some bad news because there had been a break in and some of the school books had been stolen along with some balls and plastic chairs. Fortunately, the headteacher had it all in hand. We did get to see the children in their sports kits funded by a supporter in the UK. They looked very smart and were proud to represent their school. (FM)