We visited in April to dedicate the building which had just had the roof put on.  They are going to call it the Matendo (meaning God Provides)   Vocational Skills Centre.

Since our visit a local charity Christian Hope International who have been supporting our work donated £4,500 to pay for windows and doors to be fitted, desperately needed for security as things had been disappearing.  When we were in Uganda it was estimated that windows, doors, plastering externally and internally, guttering to save rainwater, toilet and kitchen facilities; would cost approx. £10,000 to get the Centre up and running as soon as possible -we are still fundraising but are about £3,500 short at the moment.

You will see from the photos that we held a dedication service in the Conference Room (without windows and bare bricks).  This Room will be hired out to help sustain the work of the Training Centre.  When we were in Uganda we met with the Local Government Minister and they have promised their support for the Centre.

 Christian Hope International are planning to ship a container to Kibaale in October with sewing machines, tables, chairs, machinery and possibly computers so they can start full classes by the end of the year. For the timebeing the Centre hopes to take a mixture of girls & boys to start with the things we were able to take over in April.

We continue to trust in the Lord and our friends - it was a wonderful experience for us to share a service followed by lunch with about 150 people - especially as everything was cooked on three charcoal pots, absolutely incredible.

God Bless,

Gail