It You Build It ...

Last summer I wrote a blog entry called Field of Dreams (here). Remember the famous line whispered in the wind?

"If you build it, they will come."

Well the initial homes are now under construction at the Pothawira Village in Malawi. Each unit will house 10 children and a mama. There will eventually be hundreds of children in the village, which will include a church, school, health clinic and and other facilities and services.

Today these children have hope. Because in a matter of months the children will come ... to a new community of support and love that you are helping to create.

That is not a fantasy. It is real impact.

Construction Continues

The church/school takes shape at the Pothawira Orphan Village in Malawi. There will be a main meeting area, 6 classrooms and 3 offices in the 10,000 + sq ft facility.

A well was drilled on the property in November. This will allow construction to continue on schedule. The initial homes and the dining hall will be built over the next six months.

In December, Colonial provided the funding for the dining hall as well as other infrastructure costs such as a storage facility, a drainage system and truck repairs.

The Colonial GO leadership team hopes to return to Malawi in March to initiate a village sponsorship program for Pothawira.