Livestock Update – Our Chickens Villa Celestial, MansalayGutierrez Family We have now been working on our chicken project for approximately four months: from caring for the young chicks from the moment they arrive with us until the chickens are ready for sale. Initially, we chose a system that would allow

Construction Activities – July 30 Day 8 – Construction Progress – An Important Milestone Reached Today, work continued on the formwork around the entire building. If everything goes according to schedule, this phase of the work will be completed tomorrow. The volunteers have now reached the level of the top

Construction Activities – July 29 Day 7 – Morning Activities Despite the changing weather conditions, more progress was made today on the construction of the library. The volunteers were able to work throughout the morning, but heavy rainfall in the afternoon forced the construction activities to be temporarily suspended. During

Construction Activities – July 28 Day 6 – Construction Continues Although it was originally agreed that construction on the library would take place from July 20 through July 24, work has continued beyond that period. The incredible commitment of parents and volunteers has kept the project moving forward. During the

Construction Activities – July 24 Day 5 – Construction Progress Library The progress on the outside of the building is now clearly visible. The walls have been built up to the height of the future windows, making the shape of the library increasingly recognizable. The volunteers’ workday ended with a

Construction Activities – July 23 Day 4 – Preparing the Building Pad Today was another productive day at the construction site of the school library. The main task for the day was to level the accumulated soil inside the library building. In the morning, six volunteers were present to carry

Construction Update – July 22 Day 3 – Building a Strong Foundation This workday was entirely focused on laying the foundation. Volunteers worked together on several essential tasks, including mixing cement, cutting plywood to size, and building sturdy formwork. The freshly mixed concrete was then poured into the formwork and

Construction Update – July 21 Day 2 Construction continued at a steady pace. The window layout was marked out, making it clear where the windows will be installed, while the hollow block walls continued to rise. Little by little, the library is really starting to take shape. Once again, many

Construction Update – July 20 Day 1 Many people came together to help with the preparations for the library construction. Food and drinks were provided for all volunteers, and everyone contributed in their own way. The foreman assigned the tasks and ensured that the work was carried out in an

Library Construction Resumes After the school break, construction of the library has resumed. The school Principal and the Gutierrez family called on PTA members, parents, and volunteers from Stichting Ama Namin (SAN) to lend a helping hand with the construction. It is truly heartwarming to see so many people contributing