Saturday morning had us boarding two vehicles to head out to the site of the mud hut build. Joining us were Bishop Kateti's wife, Lillian from Mama Maisha, Fred, Leisha, Sam and the Otieno children.
Upon arrival, we discovered that the main frame of poles was completed and the Fundi was already putting on the metal sheets. The mud was ready to be used, and there were a lot of local neighbours and children to help. It was the fastest build Jane and Terry have ever been involved in and was most rewarding working with so many of the children who were so happy to bring loads of mud for the adults to place in the wall.
The recipient was a single mother with six children who currently has a very beat up thatch roof hut. She was very involved in the build. We ran out of water with just a bit of wall to finish, but the roof was almost completed by the time we drove away. The woman who received the hut was very grateful and we left for the Guesthouse to have our lunch feeling pleased and humbled.
After lunch, most of the Team headed off on a one hour drive to assist with/observe a second DFG Distribution. There were 87 women and young girls participating in this session which was held in a packed Primary School classroom. We were 45 minutes late due to tough roads, as well as a later lunch, and some of the women were watching the door because it was Market Day for their area and they were anxious to either buy or sell things there before it closed.
All three guys came along to hear and learn a bit about how a typical Distribution/Education session transpired, but left when it was time for the personal questions and survey. They then hung around outdoors with husbands, fathers, and curious children until the kits were actually distributed. The highlight was a woman who was obviously late in her third trimester of pregnancy, balancing a huge bowl of bananas on her head, antsy to get to the market to sell them, but proudly display her DFG kit to everyone.
A busy day, with a spaghetti and hamburger, cooked cabbage, and fresh papaya supper very much enjoyed, Terry spending some time blogging, and then all to sleep. It's Saturday, but Sunday is a comin"!
Upon arrival, we discovered that the main frame of poles was completed and the Fundi was already putting on the metal sheets. The mud was ready to be used, and there were a lot of local neighbours and children to help. It was the fastest build Jane and Terry have ever been involved in and was most rewarding working with so many of the children who were so happy to bring loads of mud for the adults to place in the wall.
The recipient was a single mother with six children who currently has a very beat up thatch roof hut. She was very involved in the build. We ran out of water with just a bit of wall to finish, but the roof was almost completed by the time we drove away. The woman who received the hut was very grateful and we left for the Guesthouse to have our lunch feeling pleased and humbled.
After lunch, most of the Team headed off on a one hour drive to assist with/observe a second DFG Distribution. There were 87 women and young girls participating in this session which was held in a packed Primary School classroom. We were 45 minutes late due to tough roads, as well as a later lunch, and some of the women were watching the door because it was Market Day for their area and they were anxious to either buy or sell things there before it closed.
All three guys came along to hear and learn a bit about how a typical Distribution/Education session transpired, but left when it was time for the personal questions and survey. They then hung around outdoors with husbands, fathers, and curious children until the kits were actually distributed. The highlight was a woman who was obviously late in her third trimester of pregnancy, balancing a huge bowl of bananas on her head, antsy to get to the market to sell them, but proudly display her DFG kit to everyone.
A busy day, with a spaghetti and hamburger, cooked cabbage, and fresh papaya supper very much enjoyed, Terry spending some time blogging, and then all to sleep. It's Saturday, but Sunday is a comin"!
The skeleton is ready for mud Let's get 'er done! Jack learning the technique
The kids want to help Tammy More fun than a sandbox?? Corliss has figured it out!
Doug, the Mud Hutter? The Team with everyone Lunch back at the Guesthouse
Setting up for the presentation Leisha teaching DFG lesson Banana Mama!
The first group of DFG students Suitcase recipients for grateful
before heading to market Mama Maisha area reps
before heading to market Mama Maisha area reps