Progress Report 4: Water in the Well and Seedlings Planted

We finally hit water in the well! Now the hole has been covered over to prevent any accidents and we’ll use the water when the rains pass to continue the growth of the trees. Seedlings were purchased and planted in the spots where the initial round of trees didn’t take hold and grow. The ground has been prepared for construction of the toilets and we are just awaiting the arrival of materials to begin construction. The play structures have been almost finished, save a trampoline or two, and will be ready in time for the opening ceremony on December 11th! This will be an excellent culmination to my involvement with the project, taking place just a little over a week before I depart Makindu for the close of my Peace Corps service. I’ll be sure to continue posting updates on the progress of the centre as we prepare for the opening celebration!