Build a Kitchen and a Dining Hall for 200 students

With a new year upon us it is a time to reflect on the past year filled with accomplishments and success stories and formulate plans for the continued construction of our Dining Facility.  

 In November we were able to add a temporary roof on the first floor of our structure so the students could enjoy their meals in a dry and safe environment.  Though there are windows to keep dust out and allow fresh air in and benches and tables for the students to share their meals on, there is still a long way to go.  Our goal for the spring and summer, with your support, is to complete the first floor and begin progress on the second floor.   Our progress has been slow, due to the economic slowdown caused by the pandemic, but we are hopeful that we will be able to maintain a forward momentum to attain our short term goals.  We are still only a quarter of the way through our project but the sites and sounds of construction continue to be seen and heard throughout campus weekly.  

 It was once said that, “Goals help us achieve things that we once only dreamed of.” When we think back ten years we are reminded of the dreams of a school for the impoverished children of Midawe. Through hard work, dedication of our community and generous support of our donors we were able to not only build a school, but provide a world class education to the students in the surrounding villages. We will continue to dream and set goals for ourselves.  There is always a new project that needs to be started and different avenues to be explored.  Our goal for this year will be to bring our dining facility as close to completion as possible.  

 Stay safe and healthy in 2021 and ahsante sana for your continued support.

 All the best, 

Rose Hogan

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Dear Friends,

There is a wise African Proverb that states, “If you want to go quickly, go alone.  If you want to go far, go together.” With this in mind we continue to see progress on the construction of our dining hall due to our combined collective efforts.  Recently, we were again cited by the Ministry of Health. Although pleased with the ongoing construction, they advised us to place a temporary roof on our in-progress facility.  This would allow the students to gather, eat and enjoy their meals in a safer and healthier environment.  We quickly complied and received permission to continue our construction.    

Our dreams of building a dining facility continues at a slower rate, but we are making  progress nonetheless.  When we first dreamt of Ikirwa School we looked to the families in the surrounding villages to come together and help us physically build our classrooms. But it is your generous financial support that buys the materials with which we are building this dining hall and library complex.  

Completion of this building is key to the financially sustainable future of our school community. Please continue to help us make our dining facility a reality.  

Ahsante sana,

Rose Hogan