I'm currently working to help open a free health clinic. The building for the clinic was recently renovated but there was not enough funding to cover the cost of health equipment and medication. The other volunteers have funds that should cover it and by the time I leave the clinic should be up and running! At the clinic people will be able to receive free treatment from a Doctor and very inexpensive medication. The clinic will also hold informational meetings about nutrition, sanitation, HIV/AIDS, and more. I may also start working on a community outreach project to raise awareness about condoms. There is a lot going on with this project and I'm very excited about it.

ON the same plot of land is a nursery school that provides a free education for about 30 children who come from very poor backgrounds. I'm also heading up this project in order renovate the school. The construction will start this week.

I will be posting photos of the clinic and the Nursery school next week (if the computers will let me). haha. I will also be going to Newlands Orphanage very soon to give you another update on the projects there.


The link below will take you to a photo album of more pictures form my trip...

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2068514&l=753d5&id=40603000

It includes many pictures from different weekend hikes and few from Newlands Orphanage!



This is a picture of a hallway that is almost done. Some volunteers are going to paint animals and such on the walls to make it more fun for the kids. The bunk beds for all of the rooms have been ordered and those should be in place in the next few weeks. yey! once that happens the boys will be able to move in...all thanks to those who donated!



This is a picture of everyone digging for clothes at the market!