How to finish a school in Haiti...

It is done!

What does it take to build a school in Haiti?  I can tell you..  It takes a Pastor committed to the project. It takes a village to "build their school".  It takes some time, management - and oh - some belief in others.  For that, I am thrilled to announce the completion of Pastor Vilnors school.  In the final stage, the roof is complete, the stairway and banister, wall for the second floor is complete, we have electricity on the second floor, the Computer Lab is complete (well, except for the computers, but, well - the lab is finished ;) ), the flooring is in..  And - ready for this?  WE HAVE WATER IN THE TOILETS AND THE BATHROOM!! That alone is an amazing accomplishment...

As well, next year, we are looking at sponsoring another 100 children to this school.  Kids who wouldn't be able to attend school otherwise.  Street kids, many without any family.

Here are some pictures of this project...

 

Laying the foundation..  The village elder carrying that 40 pound block called this "her school".  Indeed, it is..

 

Getting closer to completion - before this final phase...

 

 Pastor Vilnor on the right with a group of children from California in the Administrative office.

 

The second floor - water tank on the roof and the computer lab as it gets wired for electricity.