Exterior of Laboratory As you can see, we’ve made some wonderful progress on our laboratory! The exterior is completed, and the concrete countertops and sink structures have been installed. We are now in need of finishing it up so the students can have a hands on experience in the sciences. Many have expressed the desire to go on to study medicine and other fields which require lab experience. The completion of the lab is also a requirement the government has asked of us, but we have simply been unable to comply because of lack of funds. Would you consider providing for the purchase of some of the immediate needs to complete the Laboratory? Head Students Transition It is the middle of the school year in Tanzania, and our seniors are preparing for their all- important National Examinations in the fall. At this time, our two senior head students, who have been serving for a year, will turn over their responsibilities to a junior girl and boy who will take up the role for the next year. Head students are chosen for their academic excellence as well as character qualities that make them exemplary leaders. Congratulations to our outgoing head students and to our incoming student leaders. August Student Corner “My name is Neema Akonaay, a form four student (senior) in New Dawn Secondary School. Our school is located in the Northern part of Tanzania in Kilimanjaro region, Ishinde Village. “The major economic activities in this area are crop farming and animal husbandry. More than 90% of people within this area are peasants. The main crops grown here are maize (corn) and beans, which are used as staple foods. In our school this year, we planted five acres of maize and we are about to harvest. However, with our expectation of having some harvest this year, there has been a problem of wild animals, especially groups of elephants destroying our crops. Every week at least some groups of elephants from Mkomazi National park come twice. They come at night when people are sleeping and eat and destroy our crops”. As you can imagine, dealing with elephants is a BIG problem! We are currently researching some methods that are already being used in Tanzania and Kenya with a good success rate. One that looks promising is the use of a “Chile Pepper Fence”. This is a simple fence made of sisal rope that has been soaked in a mixture of used motor oil and ground chili peppers. Elephants have extremely sensitive noses, and can’t tolerate the scent, and so are inclined to leave the area alone. Corresponding to this is the use of bricks made of cow dung (which we have plenty of!) and chili powder. These can be burned at night to ward off night raids by the elephants. We’ll keep you “posted” on the possible fence project. Student Sponsorship - an urgent need . . . We currently have complete sponsorships for only 45 of our 150 member student body. This means that 105 of our students have no one covering their expenses. To be honest, this results in a serious struggle each and every month to try to make ends meet. Would you prayerfully consider how you could help with this pressing need? It might be as simple as sharing the mission of New Dawn with a friend or family member, or as essential as lifting this need to the Lord, the giver of every good and perfect gift. Freshman (Form 1) Class at New Dawn Communities - Tanzania It costs us $125 per month to clothe, feed, and provide a quality education for each of our precious students, in a safe and loving environment. You can be assured that every dollar you give goes directly to this goal. “For the ministry of this service is not only supplying the needs of the saints, but is also overflowing through many thanksgivings to God… Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!” 2 Cor. 9:12; 15 Would you be willing to help Sponsor a Student to cover a child’s needs
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