I made the trek up to Tapini over the weekend and arrived back last night. It was arranged at the 11th hour (literally on Friday night) and it was a most informative experience seeing all the villages along the way and how important the church and in particular the MSC's are to the area.
Although many of the students for the Bl Peter To Rot primary school and the Sacred Heart senior school had not yet arrived back from the break, most of the teaching staff were there getting ready for the new year. I met all of the staff from both schools either at the Bereina Diocese compound before we left or otherwise at Mass in Tapini. The new teachers at the Sacred Heart school were very excited to be joining a school with such a good reputation. Some of the students took me to look at the hydro power generator that is run by the school and provides 24x7 power to the whole of Tapini.
One new project that is nearing completion is the contruction of a new health centre for the area, again with the organisation of the MSC's and assistance from benefactors. From memory the facility has separate wards for TB/AIDS (6 beds), antenatal care (3 beds), maternity care and adjoining delivery room (3 beds plus 2 delivery), general health (6 beds) and nursing station. It is due to be officially opened on 17th March. They are currently getting quotes for the new beds to go into the centre and will be seeking financial assistance from benefactors to pay for these.
I have only been one week here but have learnt so much each day that it seems longer. It is with great enthusiasm that I look forward to the next several weeks.
Attached is a photo of the new health centre at Tapini.
Peace,
Sean
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