In November we returned from our latest trip to Uganda. What we saw happening at the new community site was heart-warming and exciting! The Batwa of Kisoro Hill, young men and women, go daily via motor-cycle taxi to the building site. They have completed 3 buildings. All 8 homes (2 tri-plex and 1 duplex) are ready to be occupied. The individuals working at the site will be the first to move. Doors and windows will go in just prior to their occupation.
We went to two schools to see how others are educating Batwa children. We saw some good and some inspiring outcomes.
We witnessed new cement floors and new roofing going up. We saw young men finishing brick walls on two buildings, and women carrying heavy bricks on their heads while having their babies strapped on the backs.
While there, my husband and I helped build a 3 toilet outhouse. We taught one of the Batwa women to take care of them. The individuals at the build site created a composting area. We laid out 2 more buildings. And, since we left, those two buildings have begun taking shape. There are now 5 water tank stands, each created out of stone and cement by the Batwa. As soon as the tribe members move in, the water tanks will be set.
We also taught them how to make bleach for sale. We listened to their hopes and aspirations. It seems the Kisoro Hill Batwa are finally beginning to have the hope that other Batwa are already experiencing.
We had several issues, prior to our visit, with funds delivery. While we were in Kisoro we met the manager of a local bank who has offered to open an account for us and help us with the funds transfers that are necessary to keep the projects going. We also met with members of the local Rotary Club who offered assistance after hearing about our many successes so far.
We hope you feel that your donations have been used well. We are certainly doing our best to get projects going and efficiently finished. We hope you feel good about being part of the PLANT FRUIT Tribe. We have been working with the Batwa for less than two and 1/2 years. That is not a long time. Imagine what we can do in the next two to three years!
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