Proposed Projects for July 2012.

Hello again,

We would like to share with you some of the projects that the team hope to achieve in the next visit to Ukerewe in July 2012.

WATER.   It is hoped that we can improve the water supply to Nansio town and also to supply water to six Primary Schools by organizing the installation of new pipes and outlets.  This will benefit about 5600 pupils aged 7 - 11 who at the moment have no access to running water.  We hope to also provide water filters in each school so that the children will have the benefit of drinking water.  The headmasters have arranged to dig the trenches and to take responsibility for maintenance.

SANITATION.  Two blocks of toilets will be built, and each one will have a unique facility - a stainless steel urinal trough, generously donated by a company in Hull, England - see blog number 25.

COMMUNITY AMENITY AND PLAYGROUND.  It is planned to transform a two acre waste land into a community amenity with a volley ball court, play equipment and seats.  The area will also be landscaped and a public toilet constructed, the first of its kind in Nansio.

HEALTH.  A steam autoclave has been manufactured in India and is on its way to Tanzania, where it will be installed at the hospital in Nansio together with water filters, so that the autoclave will use clean water.  This will greatly improve the sterilization of surgical eqiupment at the hospital.  Further improvements will also be made to the Maternity Waiting Hostel.

LAKE VICTORIA CHILDRENS SOCIETY.  We will support the work of local volunteers who provide Primary Education and Food to orphans and vulnerable children.  In addition, in the container there are large quantities of childrens clothes, toys and books.  These will be distributed to disadvantaged children on the island.  It is also planned to improve the facilities at this organization.

THE ALBINO SOCIETY.  Also in the container are supplies of sun cream, hats, sunglasses, long sleeved shirts and other clothes.  All of these items will offer some protection from the heat of the sun.  There are also tools for this group, that will be used to help them to become more self sufficient.   It is also hoped that improvements can be made to the well on their premises.

SCHOOLS.  We will work with six Secondary Schools, supplying books and science equipment.  We also plan to improve vocational training and where necessary, arrange for electricity to be supplied at the schools.

MICRO CREDIT PROJECTS.  There are already successful micro credit programmes running on the island.  It is hoped to expand these by providing a Clay Oven to bake bread, a fruit juice bar and an incubator to hatch chickens.   Each one of these has the potential of triggering new businesses, hopefully reducing dependance on imported food and adding value to local produce.

THE BRIQUETTE MAKER.  Update to our blog number 27, two Tanzanian trainers will be coming from Northern Tanzania, to the island to instruct a group from the local community, how to use the equipment and to convert waste material into a product that will be come a viable commercial enterprise.

There are certainly exciting times ahead and we are sure the whole team are looking forward to this visit.

Until next time,

Best wishes,
Derek and Diane.