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Iʼve raised £1,583 to Help build a new safe and clean hostel for the children of St Justine’s school in Tanzania.
- Funded on Sunday, 10th September 2023
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dksixjeSt Justine’s pre and primary school is a local establishment in Kidatu, Tanzania that relies almost entirely on volunteer help and donation to provide food, education, pay staff and develop the school. I have supported them previously thanks to your generous donations but unfortunately when I arrived in Tanzania as a volunteer in early March I found a very dire situation. Whilst the school is far from a finished establishment and still requires a lot of additional contruction, the on-site hostel, housing ~ 20 children is in immediate need of being rebuilt. It has cracked walls, floors and ceilings, dust and dirt everywhere due to not proper windows and doors, no beds (they use matresses on the floor), a rat problem meaning belongings and bedding are badly damaged, very little mosquito protection (in a high risk malaria zone), very little space or privacy (an issue as the children get older with some of the girls being 13) and no real safety measures apart from one very flimsy bolt. I am thus asking for help to construct a new hostel that can keep these kids safer, healthier, more prepared for learning and lets them play and enjoy childhood. I have input an inital amount of £1000 which i am trying to add to with this page so we can continue construction soon and get suitable plumbing, electricity and interiors for these children ASAP. This is a long term project so please donate, share and keep the word going so we can help these amazing children. I will update with progress pictures, construction materials, building and the children youre helping etc on the way. If you have any further questions or suggestions please message me on instagram @frankiecoltman and refrence this page. Thank you so much for your support, Asante sana!!





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2 years ago
Francesca Coltman
2 years agoCommunication and battery continues to be an issue here, and I recently lost my phone so sorry for the slow updates again! But we have amazing progress, we have a completed roof, windows, have begun painting and are looking at sourcing beds! This project has come so close to the finishing line, please help give us a final push and start furnishing!! All that's left is to add the doors, finish the painting and get the kids moved in and then we can furnish slowly as more money comes in. Thank you for everything you've done for St Justines!
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2 years ago
Francesca Coltman
2 years agoWooden beam structure for the roof is now complete, and the iron sheeting is scheduled to arrive tomorrow so soon it’ll be on to windows, doors and then moving in! The project is continuing to progress and the children are beginning to get excited about moving in to their brand new home! This is a life changing event that you are helping actualise, thank you for your belief and support in these children.
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2 years ago
Francesca Coltman
2 years agoThe roof construction has begun, wooden beams have begun to be assembled using multiple types of nails and supports, and then the corregated iron roofing will be attached soon. Once the roof is completed it’s just the doors and windows remaining till the children can move in! Keep sharing and supporting, we are so close to having a livable space so please help us continue the process! These children deserve the world, please keep sharing and supporting them!
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68
Anonymous
Aug 28, 2023
£10.00
William Yelverton
Jul 8, 2023
From my Grandfather! Love you Frankie!!
£50.00
Anonymous
Jun 30, 2023
£20.00
Bill Yelverton & Peter Collins
Jun 22, 2023
Glad to help. It looks like a special place Maren
£50.00
Mary
Jun 21, 2023
£5.00
Anonymous
Jun 2, 2023
Amazing work Frankie. Keep it up.
£50.00
The Rich Family
May 31, 2023
What an amazing project! Looking forward to hearing more of the story and hopefully meeting you one day. Your US family - Adrian, Deepa, Matthew, Andrew and Marina!
£200.00
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