When we first encountered the ‘second building’ at Mayega we thought it was derelict, rather than​ being partly constructed! Undeterred, and through various fundraising efforts, we were able to complete the building and install solar power. The community room (that doubles as a dining room) has become a focal point of Mayega life, with many activities taking place there.

In the near future it will also become a classroom, when we appoint our ‘Saturday teacher’ to help improve the educational attainment of the children. In order to ensure that classes take place in a bright and cheerful environment the building has been painted inside and out.

The final step is to install a whiteboard and this should be completed when Arnold and Valerie Barrow visit Mayega early in the New Year.