We Have a Foundation!

The foundation is finished!!  I can't believe that we held our first fundraiser just a few months ago and already we have a foundation.  I feel like this whole project is propelled by forces well beyond the human efforts that have gone into it.  The Universe is conspiring with us to co-create Nashipay kindergarten, a place where a new generation of Maasai can find their voices and develop their abilities to thrive in today's world.  The best part is that it is being done with them in the leadership position and in a way that honours their culture and tradition.  And we get to come along and participate in this whole process.  It is truly a double blessing :)  Next, we can turn the pile of bricks into walls!

A Good Foundation

We had such great news last week.  They have started the school in Tanzania!  We had the most uplifting and encouraging e-mail from Clamian, along with some pictures.  The world seems so small and accessible.  We can send money one week and the next week see it put to good use. It feels like a true partnership, with each partner having a equally important role to play.

Clamian shares, "As I am writing this email, I have just arrived from Makuyuni where we went to lay the foundation for Nashipai!!!!! I tell you, we have a great time of laughter with villagers today. (Nashipay is the name of the school -- it means "friendly people" in Maa, the language of the Maasai people)

It's indeed a dream that came true. It was amazing and exciting to see villagers coming out to work and spend their whole day working for Nashipay. We even planned to celebrate with a little football playing.  But, because Nashipay is very lucky, we got some rains in the afternoon and could not have chance eventually. I tell you, people where very happy,cooperative, and very helpful to Ngowi [the builder]..."

Looking things over

Getting to work!

Getting it right!

I was so glad to see the women involved too.  

Happiness in action!