Teacher Housing Update 2016

Construction of Teacher housing at JPSS  – 2016 Update!

We are so grateful to everyone who helped raise the necessary funds for the teacher housing at JPSS during the Brick-by-Brick Campaign.  Because of your generosity, construction has begun and great progress is being made.  We could never do it without you!  We expect the housing to be completed by the end of February 2017…just in time for the beginning of the school term!

As you will see from the photos, construction in this part of the world is not easy.  Much of the work is done manually and depends a lot on the weather as well.  When the rain comes, construction comes to a halt…so we’re always praying for good weather!  Many local people have been hired to help with the site clearing and construction of this building.  This enables the local people to learn some new skills as well as earn a salary to help their family.  When you see the size of the tree they had to remove, you will appreciate all their hard work even more!  After the tree was cut down, the wood was divided among the local people for them to use as fire wood at their homes.

As of the end of December, the excavation of the septic tank and soak pit were almost completed.  Brick laying began on the main house and kitchen.  As you can see, it’s going to be a beautiful place for our teachers to live!

Once again, we say Thank You to everyone for helping to make this dream a reality!  YOU are what making a difference looks like!!  God bless you!