Ughandi ‘B’ Water Project launching small projects
Our main borehole project and the recent pit latrines at Muhuvi School have been warmly received by the community of Ughandi ‘B’ and we were able to see improvements in the standard of living for some. However the village has no infrastructure, therefore the community has to be self sufficient to survive. This can mean father’s travelling far away to find work in between times of planting and harvest. Therefore we made the decision to invest in smaller projects, creating co operatives and helping families start a business. These projects cost around £600 to start and thereafter should begin to see a profit which can be ploughed back into the business as well as earning the group members a wage.
During our latest visit to Ughandi ‘B’ in August 2009 we created a tailoring group, which consists of five women and two men. We had been given £250 from various donors in the UK which seems a small sum of money but makes a real difference if you use it wisely. Material to make seventy school uniforms was purchased in Singida Town and with the help of Abraham’s mother we picked out a team who either had a machine or hand sewing skills. We paid them what they considered to be a fair wage for their work and two days later at the local ceremony five pupils were presented to us proudly wearing their new uniforms. The group continues to work and we have sent them funds to buy three more sewing machines.
New Tailoring Group Set up Aug 2009
First task to make seventy uniforms for Muhuvi School pupils
Five pupils proudly wearing their new uniforms at the local ceremony
