Message from Daniel-2/20/08

With Compliments am please to give you update on the progress and level of the work on the School Building in Gbeapo Geeken So far.

I visited the site just 10days ago when the carpenters were roofing the building, Of the three units, one was completed before I left. And just 6days ago I was imform that before the 23 of the month, they may complete the roofing with Zinc on the Building.

Preparation for the bricks is on going. I saw the first 800 pieces that were done.

The Contractor assure me if I do go back by the 23 of the Month, something great would have been done.

Again, Kathy, thank you ever so much for the great work thus far, to improve the lives of the children and the people of Gbeapo Geeken.

Thanx
Mr. Daniel B. Teh, Sr.

Note: Daniel is another Geekan community member. He was the principal of the school when I taught at Geekan.

Message from Jerry

Hi Kath
I just talked to one of the contractor lastnight in Jatoken and told me that the project started now. I even talked to Daniel and he said the whole of last saturday the people of Geeken were hauling sand.
So I guess if there were problem but the project is going on. My self wanted to go and see and at least take photo of it so you can see but no money.
I will keep calling and send you information. This time you can talk to Jatoken through phone very clear.
J

Note: Jerry is another Geekan community member. He was a second grade teacher when I taught school there and was also my "stranger father" during the two years I lived in the village.

February 1st

Swenyonnoh,

There were some delays by the contractor on the school building. But after some pressure by the Geeken people, the work is going on according to information from home.

I wanted to go on the spot before sending you update. Though we are told that the casting of the floor is going on along with the roofing. Like I requested the last time, I need a good camera to take photos of the project when I visit home.

If you can send help(fund,transportation}, I will highly appreciate it.

Thank you. The Geeken people are working hard and they also appreciate every effort you are making.

God Bless U.

Solomon

December update

Hi K,

How was the season of Christmas?

I hope it was fine with you.

we did go home this Christmas due to other reasons. we decided to go for the dedication. I t might be in July I am not sure. Pray with us. there has been so many delays.

Solomon

Late Winter Update

Hello!
I've been very remiss in updating the blog. My apologies! The good news is that there is nothing but good news.

My friends came through in helping me to raise all of the money needed to purchase the computers!!!!! The people of Geekan are thrilled.

The orders were placed around Christmas. I don't have the actual machines yet, but it seems like they are finally on the way. OLPC seems to be having some significant communication and production problems. I'll post pictures when I get them.

The construction of the school building also ran into some delays, but also seems to be back on track. I'll let the messages from the people speak for themselves.

Thanks to everyone for their help and support.
k

Fundraising Update2

Hello!
As of this evening, $2,775.00 has been raised towards the purchase of computers for the school in Geekan. So a little over half way there!

I have not heard from Solomon for a few weeks. I suspect that they are in the bush visiting family for Christmas and hopefully finishing the roof on the school.

Hopefully, they'll be back in touch soon after the new year.

Thanks for all your help and support.

kathy

Construction Update

Swen-Nyonnoh,

How is life coming on with you.

Our prayer is that you keep well. Roofing will soon start on our modern school building in Geeken. That spells that completion of the building is at hand.

We want to start planning for coming for the dedication. In other words we are expecting you for the Grand Dedication. Let us know that you will be coming soon.

We will go home during this Christmas time.

We are grateful for all that you are doing for the Geeken people.

Solomon C. Wolotoh
Sec'tary Gbeapo Geeken United Development

Fundraising Update

Today was the deadline to order the computers. The good news is that the laptopgiving program has been extended until 12/31/07, so there is still time to help.

Total funds in hand as of this morning: $1,700.00

There've been 4 $50 donations, 1 $100 donation, 2 $200 donations and 1 $1000 donation.

I'm trying for $5,500.00 so we still have $3,800 to go to meet that goal.

Keep the help coming!

Thanks so much for all you've done so far!

Under Construction

Liberian Education Trust

Here is an organization doing good deeds! Our hero!

We can not thank LET and Deborah Harding enough for their assistance.

Liberian Education Trust