A Season of Growth

“The LORD will send a blessing on your barns and on everything you put your hand to. The LORD your God will bless you in the land He is giving you.” – Deuteronomy 28:8

It’s the end of the rainy season in Mto Wa Mbu, and plants aren’t the only things in bloom! A few weeks ago, Juma received a new water tank for the children. However, he lacked the materials necessary to set it up. This week, with the help the School for Field Studies and other generous donors, Juma was able to purchase the building materials and set up the water tank. This will mean safe, clean water for washing, drinking, cooking and cleaning! In addition to this good news, the kitchen is also up and running!

Look through these pictures for a first hand look at the construction!

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Published by Katharine

Kate Thompson is a Ph.d. Candidate in Anthropology at Stony Brook University with degrees in Community, Environment and Development, Anthropology and World Literature from the Pennsylvania State University. She visited Amani in 2011 with the School for Field Studies. There she began a collaboration with Juma to build an international network, aiming to ensure publicity, fundraising and sustainable growth for Amani. Kate has conducted environmental education research as well as arts and literacy programming throughout East Africa, both with Amani and through her affiliation with the Children and Youth Empowerment Centre in Nyeri, Kenya. Her current work is based southeastern Madagascar exploring the ecological, social and economic implications of illegal poaching.