A year ago we were holding our February Flush Fundraiser. Remember it? Doesn't time fly hey? So as the year progressed I kept getting updates from Uganda on the progress of our very own pit latrine that our money was helping to build. It was a pit latrine like no other, best in the district I'm told!
So we had our trials as the first pit was dug when we visited last Easter. Then the rains came and the mud and rain filled the pit and the location had to be moved. A new pit had to be dug which added cost to our overall budget. We had to start from scratch.
So a new site was found right next to the school and building work began once again. I sent over some additional money to cover the added cost and building continued. Then this week I received a wonderful email that included photos of how things are looking at the moment. I was really impressed at how good it looks. Take a look for yourselves.
Isn't it looking good? It's almost finished. (I am ever so envious of that bright Ugandan sunshine in the background of the photos too. It's been rain, rain and more rain here recently.)
So you can see that there are a few little details needing to be added. There needs to be a gate on each entrance, that will remain locked to keep out intruders and animals, and there also needs to be doors attached to the actual toilet areas. Once these things are fitted then our work here is done and the school children have a toilet that is not only safe to use but a wonderful piece of construction.
So if anyone has any bright ideas of how we can raise the final amount of money to cover the costs of the doors and gates, please get in touch as every little thing helps. We're almost there and he children will have a toilet to be proud of.
And anyone heading to Uganda, make sure you head on over to use this toilet during your visit.
