Tanya has 46 children at the orphanage.
Projects
700 chicks at the moment maturing on the 15th of November 2023
1500 chicks shall be taken on the 15th of November targeting Christmas big market.
Installed drip irrigation system upon a 1-hectare land. Half a hectare shall be used for maize as we prepare for the anticipated drought.
The other half a hectare shall be committed to horticulture, tomatoes, butternuts, red cabbages since they grow fast.
They were in the process of Moulding bricks for new structure development, repairs and construction of outside toilets. So far 20000 bricks had been molded.
Tiling of interior houses was done.
Bought a dehuller and feed for pigs and broilers.
The rabbit project continues to thrive. To date 15 are being looked after. Six does are expecting hence expecting the number to increase to 40.
One sow was serviced and sold the rest of the pigs. This was done to support the renovations underway.
10 tons of maize grain was sold to support the tilling of interior houses.
250 cement bags are expected for replastering of walls and subsequent painting.
Children were taught to weave baskets to be sold and generate income.
STAR leadership academy admitted one of our children, Linda Chipwanya.
Another boy, Makomborero currently in Form4 is likely to be considered next year too.
There are plans to begin marimba playing training for the children.