Feb 2007 Update on the Orphanage

     After much prayer and consideration we have agreed to provide an orphanage for Tabora. This decision was confirmed after receiving a
     request to consider the providing an orphanage from the teachers association and education authority in Tabora. Due to the increase of
     Aids and other diseases, the number of orphans is continually rising. Medical care for people in Tanzania has become very expensive
     and many cannot afford to pay. This situation leaves many mothers to be seeking help outside of the medical profession usually from
     their parents. Many parents live in the villages and bush areas. When they are ready to give birth it is common to hear that
     complications set in and mothers die leaving difficult situations in caring for their babies.

     Recently a 10 acre site was acquired by TCFDT at the village of Kazima approximately 5miles north of Tabora town centre on the main
     road to Nzega. The site has easy excess to both electricity and water supplies, it borders the reservoir which services most of Tabora.
     The village has resources of stones, sand and moram for building, also there are many people there making burnt bricks. Using these
     building supplies from the village will provide work and an income for the local community.

     The first phase has been completed, this included animal housing. We have moved some animals from the Ndevelwa farm. The planting
     of some fruit trees and vegetable plots have been carried out. This will build up food supplies for the future. We have purchased 12
     cross bred cows which need zero grazing. The good water supply from the reservoir would provide excellent fodder feed for zero
     grazing.

     The second phase has been commenced with the laying of the foundations and setting the concrete boxes for the erection of the steel
     work for the main orphanage building. Plans are in progress to take a team in 2007 to help with the erection of the steel work and
     hopefully build the main building and make a start on staff housing. That will leave the buildings ready to be equipped for the different
     uses of sleeping, washing, cooking etc. When this phase is completed staff will be recruited and trained for working with the orphans.

     There are still places available on the team for 2007. If you would like to help in this way please contact us.

     A fund is required for constructing the orphanage of approximately £25,000. Further funds are needed for the daily activities of the
     orphanage.