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 h
ome 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.
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 h
ome 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.
