A current volunteer undertook the project of cleaning up the garbage dump within the St. Pauls’ complex. He had all of the waste removed and then rebuilt the area. He has constructed a small walled compound for burning trash. Next to that is another compound divided into three areas, one for storing waste metal, one for waste plastic, and one for waste glass. They will now separate our rubbish into these piles and will be able to sell the waste materials, bringing a small additional income to the home.
In other news, another project that was untaken and funded by recent volunteers includes the revamping of the Centre’s playground. Recently additional swing sets have been added, along with a volley ball pitch, a basketball hoop, a trampoline, a ping pong table, and a miniature inflatable “kiddie” pool. The children have delighted in playing with their recent additions and it has certainly made their holiday break much more enjoyable.
In other news, the Centre has rebuilt the cow shed and raised the floor so that the waste flows to the bio-gas dispenser, which will hopefully be operating once construction on the new building allows. They have also received 200 boiler chickens in addition to the 200 chickens to be used for the production and sale of eggs. The boiler chickens were used for Christmas, consumed at the home as part of Christmas dinner, with the excess being sold for profit. The chicken house for the egg-laying chickens has been completed and they now have 300 egg-laying chickens.