Clinic Update

A visit to the clinic site was achieved in October, despite some much needed rain, which made the journey through the bush rather interesting!



A warm welcome greeted the small group of Yellowmen at the site, with traditional Pokot dancing and singing and plenty of smiles.

The site has been cleared significantly since February and the progress on the building work is remarkable.




In February, the foundations for the materity unit and outpatients building were dug out and the first level of blocks put in. The tribes people have continued the work, and both these buildings are now up to roof height, with plastered walls.



In addition, the villagers have started work on the administration and staff block, now up to window height, and dug out the foundations for the waiting room.





While there is still much to be done, the work to date is excellent, and we are now planning for a solar powered well and staff for the clinic.

The clinic could be ready as early as February 2007, and we are keen to make sure it is fitted out to start helping the local people who have done so much to help themselves.

Pictures show Chief Samuel with some of the tribespeople at the clinic site.

Corporate donations to the clinic

Chris Potter, one of the Yellowmen, recently held a free seminar with his company, Select Appointments, and asked clients for a donation to the Buy A Brick campaign.

Select Appointments held the seminar at the Brighton Racecourse on the morning of Thursday 21st September. The successful seminar was designed for clients to bring to light any concerns that they had about the legislation in general, or their business in particular.

This seminar was a complimentary service to Select Appointments clients, and all clients were asked to donate to Select's chosen charitable project, the Buy a Brick campaign in Kenya. The Buy a Brick campaign is raising funds to build a clinic in Kenya, giving practical support to local tribespeople. From this seminar over £250 was raised, a relatively small amount in the UK that will go a long way over there.

Picture shows one of the donors, American Life, handing over a cheque to Chris.

October Visit

Following our visit in February 2006, the Medical Centre has come on apace. The walls are now all completed and the roof nearly ready. The work has been carried out by the villagers with continued donations from Rotary Club of Senlac.

A small group of Yellowmen are visiting the project in October to review the project and find out what is needed next. Money raised from the Battle Classic Car Show, a Golf Day and various other activities will be taken to fund the next stages.

Check back for updates on the project when the Yellowmen return.

Yellowmen of Kadongdong

Yellowmen of Kadongdong

Pictures on site

Yellowmen of Kadongdong: Construction

Yellowmen of Kadongdong: Construction

Construction

More Pictures

Here's a small selection of Photos from the Yellowmen's recent Kenya trip. Foundations of the Medical Centre are now in place following their 1 week tour.

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