Hi everyone, where has the last few months gone??? December 1st and it is the last few days before Sophie heads away on her big trip. The nerves, excitment are all starting to hit home - and thats just me - her mother! I know that Sophie is very excited about what is ahead of her and very much looking forward to it!
Well there is some fantastic news after our fundraising evening here in Ashburton at the end of July. Initially we had the dream of raising enough money to perhaps build a classroom onto the existing primary school in Makak - but - we are very proud to announce that because these children didn't previously have the opportunity of an education past the age of 10 years old, primary level, we are in the position to build a secondary school - so to give the kids an opportunity that they haven't had before is incredible - and all down to the wonderful support we have had within this amazing community of ours!
The foundations went down on November 20th so as soon as I get photo's from the village I will post them here so we can all follow the progress.
There are exciting things in the pipeline for further fundraising that I am working on, inititives that will keep the momentum going and keep the school funded and in the future build on what we have already achieved and give more children the chance of a secondary school education - something we here in New Zealand take for granted.
I will put up information on a separate post about the next venture and hope that you will join us and become involved!
Well off to pack Sophie's back pack ready for her to have her build up day on Friday with the rest of the team, and for her very early morning flight on Saturday morning!
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