In Issenye (Tanzania), a poor village a long way from the towns, the Daughters of Charity were able to acquire land to start building a kindergarden called Marguerite Naseau House* two years ago.
The aim of the "Load-bearing walls" project was to complete the construction and equip this school to cater for very young children from poor families in the region.

As soon as the funds were received, the sisters bought the materials (paint, cement, wood, tools, kitchen utensils, gas cooker, freezer, etc.) to finish the construction of the school buildings and start fitting them out.

A team of painters coated the outside and inside walls of the school buildings. One of the parents helped out.

To discover the kitchen, click here

However, the sisters had to meet the building requirements of the regional education authorities, which led to unforeseen expenses.

These officials asked that certain room layouts be changed. The demolition and refurbishment of one of the classrooms resulted in additional costs (the repair of a platform and the floor of a classroom).

"Because of all these compulsory additional expenses, we have not been able to finish the work on the outside walkway alongside the buildings as we would have liked. 
What's more, the authorities are still demanding that we make access ramps in advance for children in wheelchairs or with mobility difficulties. They're absolutely right. But we lack the financial resources!" Sr Domitienne

"We still need tables, desks and cupboards to equip the classrooms,
as well as play equipment in the school playground". Sr Domitienne

The sisters are looking for other financing solutions.

 "We're planning to get parents to contribute to the school fees and to create a vegetable garden to provide fruit and vegetables for the 2 meals of our little pupils.
For three years, the people of Issenye have been eagerly awaiting the opening of this kindergarden. As the children got older, some parents were forced to take them to other schools that were poorly equipped and sometimes very far away. Many of them are now happy to see their children in our care. We hope that they will commit themselves to ensuring that the children are well looked after... because they are already suggesting the idea of creating a primary school after the two years of kindergarden". Sr Domitienne

With them, thanks to you!

* To find out more about Marguerite Nasseau, "the first Daughter of Charity": click here