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Week Twelve's Work is Complete

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Here are different ways to contact us in Burundi

Email:

Val Carr = vcarr@HopeCentreBurundi.com

Charles Carr = ccarr@HopeCentreBurundi.com


New Mobile Phone Numbers:

Val Carr: (00257) 79239810

Charles Carr (00257) 79239809


Our New House Phone Number:

Use this number sequence and you will only pay 4p per minute.

Dial: 08444 287287 & wait for a voice and then..
Dial: 00257 22259608

Please email us and let us know if you don't manage to contact us on these numbers.

All the main foundation walls for all six houses are in place and up to floor level. We are now putting in the smaller foundation walls that are required for the verandas. The main tanks are being extended up from the  existing ground level to what will be the new ground level and all the man holes are being finished off.

Here you will see the bricky with his nicely finished man hole and preparing the concrete covers.

In this image the molds for the larger concrete caps used on the septic tanks are being formed.

The inside of the main septic tanks need to be well sealed. The brickies here manage to apply cement render and finish to a smooth high polish with very basic tools.

Just another image showing the many blocks that have been produced so far:

Anytime that tools and materials are brought into the country taxes have to be paid but it is possible to obtain exoneration from the government. It has taken a few weeks but we finally received a check from the government for the taxes.

At the same time we have also received an official number that gives 'Hope Centre Burundi' charitable status within Burundi. This will be a big help when applying for exoneration in the future:

Last evening we played a game of Monopoly that we brought with us:

I make pancakes every Saturday morning now. This picture was taken this morning:

Also taken this morning is a picture of Val watching the heavy rain from our veranda:

[Hugh Kelly]

Hi Carr family.  Hope everything is going well.  The updates are fab.  We miss you all.  Love.  The Kelly family.

[ccarr]

Thanks Hugh. You are a good encourager. I trust all is well with your family also?

It's good to hear back from all our friends.

[stevejenny]

So interesting to hear and see how all is going.  What a lovely view from your veranda. God bless you all.
Steve & Jenny

[ccarr]

Steve and Jenny

Thanks for dropping by and leaving a message. I hope you are both keeping well?

Charles & Val