Digging trenches for the foundations this morning!
Parents of the children and Church praying and singing on the land ! |
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As you can imagine it can be freezing during the winter months and boiling hot in the summer.
So far, we have seen the foundations laid and supplied bricks to start building the ECD centre (the building being done in stages).
If you have any ideas on how we could raise monies towards this very worthwhile project we would be very grateful to hear from you.
You can see the wonderful works that go on in Mazwi Village on Acacia’s Facebook page.
If you would like more information, please feel free to contact Annette Ashton at annettebalkham@hotmail.com
September 2019
So far, we have seen the foundations laid and supplied bricks to start building the ECD centre (the building being done in stages).
If you have any ideas on how we could raise monies towards this very worthwhile project we would be very grateful to hear from you.
You can see the wonderful works that go on in Mazwi Village on Acacia’s Facebook page.
If you would like more information, please feel free to contact Annette Ashton at annettebalkham@hotmail.com
September 2019
April 2020
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ
We at JIBC are excited about a building project we are helping to see come to fruition for our missionaries, Graham and Sarah, who are working with the charity Acacia (Assisting Communities And Children In Africa) in Mazwi Community, Zimbabwe. We were challenged to help because as we sit in our comfortable chairs Mazwi people do not, as we have a lovely building to worship in Mazwi people do not (they meet in structures made with wooden poles and tarpaulin), as we have toilets Mazwi people do not, as we have health care at our finger tips Mazwi people do not. They have several mamma’s who are HIV positive and have a day journey each month to pick up their life saving medications (all of whom are sponsored). As you can imagine there are lots of other health issues that would really benefit from a clinic, which will be included in the new building. They have children of all ages who go to school because of a sponsorship programme.
So far, enough money has been raised to see the completion of all the groundworks, foundation and flooring for the whole building. Now due to money limitations they are having to build up one room at a time, they have decided, first of all, to build up the ECD (Early Child Development) Centre and there was enough money to complete the brickwork up to almost roof level. Now they await more funds.
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Dear brothers and sisters in Christ
We at JIBC are excited about a building project we are helping to see come to fruition for our missionaries, Graham and Sarah, who are working with the charity Acacia (Assisting Communities And Children In Africa) in Mazwi Community, Zimbabwe. We were challenged to help because as we sit in our comfortable chairs Mazwi people do not, as we have a lovely building to worship in Mazwi people do not (they meet in structures made with wooden poles and tarpaulin), as we have toilets Mazwi people do not, as we have health care at our finger tips Mazwi people do not. They have several mamma’s who are HIV positive and have a day journey each month to pick up their life saving medications (all of whom are sponsored). As you can imagine there are lots of other health issues that would really benefit from a clinic, which will be included in the new building. They have children of all ages who go to school because of a sponsorship programme.
So far, enough money has been raised to see the completion of all the groundworks, foundation and flooring for the whole building. Now due to money limitations they are having to build up one room at a time, they have decided, first of all, to build up the ECD (Early Child Development) Centre and there was enough money to complete the brickwork up to almost roof level. Now they await more funds.
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May 2020
Please see attached photos, taken this week of ongoing work on the building project at Mazwi. Sarah and Graham were able to purchase some more cement this week to enable them to do some more of the brickwork on the ECD classrooms; Praise the Lord. They now need to try and purchase another window, which, as you can see from the photos is missing.
We are thinking of ways to raise money in the future to continue our support, we have missed out on a lot of fundraising this year especially the auction which usually brings in a substantial amount. We have the sale items, and hopefully we can have this next Spring.
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Please see attached photos, taken this week of ongoing work on the building project at Mazwi. Sarah and Graham were able to purchase some more cement this week to enable them to do some more of the brickwork on the ECD classrooms; Praise the Lord. They now need to try and purchase another window, which, as you can see from the photos is missing.
We are thinking of ways to raise money in the future to continue our support, we have missed out on a lot of fundraising this year especially the auction which usually brings in a substantial amount. We have the sale items, and hopefully we can have this next Spring.
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Mazwi Update 25.6.20
Morning from cold Bulawayo. The roof for ECD block is $13,000. We have to put a septic tank in before they will connect water...estimate for that is $8,000. 5 big window frames @ $90 each. We need reinforcing metal bars @ $120. Double door frames X 3 are $100 each. 8 toilet windows are $20 each. Single door frames X3 are $15 each. These are obviously at this week's rate of exchange! Hope this helps. Blessings and love The reason we have been given this information is because we were asked by some in the fellowship if there was a breakdown of the costs, as some might like to donate to a specific item. The ECD (Early Child Development) block cannot open until, obviously firstly the roof is on and secondly the toilet block is completed, this is a requirement of the authorities. They have started to build the toilet block adjacent to the ECD room, but are needing the items listed above, especially the septic tank.
Morning from cold Bulawayo. The roof for ECD block is $13,000. We have to put a septic tank in before they will connect water...estimate for that is $8,000. 5 big window frames @ $90 each. We need reinforcing metal bars @ $120. Double door frames X 3 are $100 each. 8 toilet windows are $20 each. Single door frames X3 are $15 each. These are obviously at this week's rate of exchange! Hope this helps. Blessings and love The reason we have been given this information is because we were asked by some in the fellowship if there was a breakdown of the costs, as some might like to donate to a specific item. The ECD (Early Child Development) block cannot open until, obviously firstly the roof is on and secondly the toilet block is completed, this is a requirement of the authorities. They have started to build the toilet block adjacent to the ECD room, but are needing the items listed above, especially the septic tank.
