Here are some more stories from the first half of the year at Makeni Ecumenical Centre in our 2014_2nd_Quarter_Newsletter:
Internally funded
renovations have been going on at the piggery block to improve the facility for student training, ensure the safety of the animals and increase livestock production, to help contribute to the centre’s income. Some roofing works remain to be done.
- Piggery
The poultry production is next on the list for an upgrade!
We once again owe many thanks to our partners in Belgium and the Netherlands, who have funded the refurbishment of the shower and toilet facilities at St Nicholas Village for Children.
Special thanks go to Paul Jongeling, Vera Ootes, and Mieke Claus for their support in this project, which has greatly raised the morale of the children and staff.
We regret to report that a bridge constructed in 2013 in Mwomboshi settlement village, which provided access for many residents to the clinic, secondary school, hammer mill and markets across Chalampa stream, collapsed in February after heavy rains, apparently due to inadequate building works on the part of the contractor. It is hoped that funds can be found to repair the bridge soon.
Grace Kambika
We also have news about a successful remedial study programme for Grade 9 pupils that produced great results for the students concerned, and testimony from Grace Kambika of St Nicholas Village of how Makeni Centre has helped her to progress through her studies and given her the ambition to succeed in life.
James Chininga teaching a lab at MEC
Finally there is more news from another Makeni student, James Chininga, who is studying biomedical sciences at Chikankata College. James reports that he is enjoying his studies, which already appear to be being put to good use, as evidenced by the photo here of James taking a laboratory session at MEC during a holiday visit. His thanks go to everyone who continues to support his studies.
