Our Vision – A Resource Centre producing and loaning our teaching materials for blind and partially sighted children
We have email confirmation from Rotary Club of Arusha Mt Meru that they will work as a partner with us on this project
The Arusha club will help with storage, shelving and wiring
In January Rotarian Alan Suttie plans to set up digital recording and editing of childrens books with computer equipment sourced from a local Arusha supplier
Braille and audio books being shipped out
Denise Jackson from the Dundee Discovery Club, (a University Librarian) and her husband will be setting up an on line library system
Dundee Discovery Rotary Club have agreed a £500 contribution
We are applying for £800 district simplified grant
Mwanza:
Delphinne is now our link – She is a former Rotary sponsored student who is now a member of Mwanza Rotary Club, She has recently visited the school for an update
A US TV channell recently broadcast a programme on Mitindo Primary School and we received a number of responses via our website
Following one contact Rtn Alan Suttie has met with Rick Guidotti of www.positiveexposure.org to coordinate supplies. He has also provided a link to www.underthesamesun.com and its founder Peter Ash
Both have been to Mitindo Primary School and are keen to work with us. The following video was produced by them.
We will concentrate on provision of low vision aids, UV filters and Braille King roller frames
Upendo:
We are grateful that we have sponsors for 11 out of 21 children. Additional offers are welcome.
Received £500 as a one off donation to purchase a tv & dvd for the children
Looking to also fund computer and a trip for the youngsters
Our colleagues in Dundee are looking to source a football strip for the 11 boys who want to form their own football team
Conclusion:
Budgeting a spend of £4,300 and if we are successful with the District we are looking for just £900 more to complete our current programme
Rtns Alan Suttie and Denise Jackson with thier partners leave for Tanzania on 16th January. Alan will be there for 4 weeks and ask that you keep fingers and toes crossed that all our plans materialise
