We have just returned from Uganda, Africa where we were warmly greeted by the students and faculty of the Mbiriizi Advanced Primary and Day Boarding School. Nine of us spent five days at the school and accomplished so much in such a short period time! The details of our great experience and progress have been posted earlier.
Here’s the not so good news and where we need help!!!
In Kampala, approximately 100 miles NE of our school, there has been a rash of school fires (35 in the last 40 days), all in private schools. Some have been arson, some accidental (a candle or small stove), some have been the result of school rivalries and some have been vindicate. Whatever the reason it is cause for concern with the Mbiriizi Primary School.
We need to build a six unit building to house six teachers who would live at the school. The estimated price for that is $18,000. Tony Costa, my son, had a great idea which was to house the teachers, temporarily, in the library (which has two bathrooms and a shower) until we have completed the fund raising for the books. However, that is temporary. Tony, Michele and I would be devastated to see our hard work and love go up in flames. Any help you can give us would be greatly appreciated.
Lastly, Tony and I stayed two extra days to explore a coffee plantation and the feasibility of exporting Ugandan Arabica coffee to the U.S. Currently Uganda sells their coffee beans to Kenya, Tanzania and Ethiopia but do not have a U.S. distribution. We want to change that and have the profits go to the school.
Anybody have any coffee contacts? Any and all suggestions gratefully accepted!
Finally, just a note on upcoming trips:
· November 27-December 4, 2008
Christmas party and gift giving at the school
· June 26-July 6/7, 2009
Annual work trip to the school and safari to Murchisson Falls (to see Giraffes and other wonderful wildlife!)
Thanks for your interest in Sylvia’s Children.
Sylvia Allen (founder)
www.sylviaschildren.org
732-946-2711
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