BOOKS!
In late 2008 4 cubic metres of 2nd hand childrens' books arrived from New Zealand. These were eagerly distributed to other schools in addition to Divine Mercy to facilitate pupils' learning and practising their English. Two years on and the fruits of this inititaive are in evidence with the academic standards rising every year.
CROPS and PIGS
In 2009 the school undertook two projects involving the cultivation of crops and the rearing of pigs, both designed to produce more food to feed the pupils and to create some ongoing sustainable income. Although the projects presented the organisation with some challenges, they were by-and-large successful, with more food available during the year and enough income generated to employ another teacher.
2010 AND BEYOND
In November of 2010 there will be running water in the school, which will dramatically reduce the incidence of illness. We will also expand the pig project to raise more revenue that way and continue with the crops, possibly looking to buy our own land which will give a large measure of security to this endevour, not always possible when land is loaned or rented.
Saturday, November 13, 2010
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