The 'Rotary Rafiki House'

The shell of the Rotary 'Rafiki House' went up quite fast while I was there visiting. It's all the finishing that is taking the time now. The septic tank is being dug right now and then the plumbing, toilet, will be connected. We are still digging away at the water well~sure hope we find water soon or that may be a problem! All that hard work digging a hole 40 foot deep, by hand~then to have to start all over again~I just can't imagine! The solar and electrical will start next. The cupboards, closets and bathroom vanity are being built as we speak. Then we need to paint and tile the inside of the house as well as finish the outside of the house. Still lots to do but I know it will get done! I trust my 'fundi's (contractors) that they will get the job done. Just wish I was there to check on things!! Once all of this work gets done, there will be the job of furnishing and decorating the 'Rafiki House"! That's the job I am waiting to do! Trust me, when I say, it will be like 'NO OTHER' volunteer House. We are booked for the end of January, February & March already as well as July and August. Just hope I can get it done for all our visitors!! Hope someday soon, you will all come to visit and stay in the new Rotary 'Rafiki House' !

Pretty as a Rose

~Lucy

~Maggie

~Antonia

~Saumu

~Ibra~this little guy will not miss out on a kodak moment!!

Rafiki House

The 'Rafiki House' is going up quite fast! It's actually starting to take shape and look like a house. How exciting to know that, hopefully, in a matter of 4 months we could start housing visitors in the new house! The house has 2 bedrooms, so it will sleep up to 6 guests. Even though the walls of the house are up, there is still lots to do to complete the Rafiki House. First, we have to get water. The water well is being dug right now and my fingers are crossed that they find water. Once we reach water, the well will be finished with concrete and connected to the house so we have water. Then we need power~solar power. The solar guy and the electrician are meeting this week at the house to figure out a price and give me a quote. I have picked out the tiles, the paint, sinks, toilets and had the house measured up for all the cupboards, closets and bathroom vanity. Also, 2 bunkbeds and a queen bed have put on order. We still have to finish furnishing the house and purchase all the kitchen necessities. So, as you can see, there is still a lot to do. But I am working hard to make all this happen so the Rafiki House can be up and running as soon as possible. This project is a big part in making Karim Orphanage sustainable. Visitors who stay will pay a small fee of $25,000 TSH a night~ WOW, doesn't that sound like alot of money? But really it is only $15 CAD a night and it will include an awesome home cooked African supper every night, prepared by Rehema and you get to stay in a beautiful little African Home! How can you possibly pass up such a great deal knowing that your $15 is going to help her feed the children and keep Karim up and running sucessfully! A BIG Thank you to 'Lethbridge Urban Spirits' Rotary Club and everyone else who has made this possble.