Just when I thought we could relax a little I hear from Martin that food prices have escalated further. It's now costing more than $1200 per month to feed the children. He writes:
"The food situations is worse in the whole country... We have never experienced such situation since 1992. We people in rural area are much affected because we depend on maize so much unlike people in towns whereby they can get rice and other food stuffs in the supermarkets and open markets.''
I hope and pray that things will go back to normal with this year's crops. Planting has started:
"The rain started last week and we are busy in the farm. Previously I used to plant maize in one acre at home and rent ½ an acre totally to 11/2 acres. But due to economy situation, this year I was unable to rent ½ an acre. Instead I planted ¾ of an acre while ¼ of a acre I planted nappier grass for the cow.I planted tree seedlings and grass in the school compound."
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Saturday, April 4, 2009
New photos
Water on demand! The well is finished and a pump installedthanks to Shiloh's Endowment Fund.
The new bicycle will make it easier to transport food, feed for the cow, etc. I think the man pictured painted the "Kisima" sign.
The completed classrooms thanks to Shiloh's Endowment Fund
A few of the children with their new blankets
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