1 of 9 The land is being purchased here in Mdeka for 1,000,000 Kwacha ($970.00 USD) with the tribal chief showing up for his approval and a small feePhoto: Orphan Shade
2 of 9 Pastor Kampomo (left) is the overseeing partner with Orphan Shade and shakes hands with the Chigalu Regional Traditional Authority, Mr. Gogo Chalo. Mr. Chalo is the "head chief of many chiefs" and has oversight of the village in Mdeka. His "blessing" is essential.Photo: Orphan Shade
3 of 9 The Chigalo Regional Traditional Authority have offered their agreement and are welcoming home #3. Photo: Orphan Shade
4 of 9 Pastor Kampomo was kind enough to have a couple of banners made to thank you all. Maybe a little got lost in the translation. But we are grateful to have played a role. Photo: Orphan Shade
5 of 9 This banner (different logo) was on site as the land clearing began.
6 of 9 Pastor Kampomo is as excited as can be that after the long search for the right land, negotiations, regional meetings, and the challenges along the way it's time to begin home #3 in the village of Mdeka (all the homes are in different villages). Photo: Orphan Shade
7 of 9 The footers for home #3.Photo: Orphan Shade
8 of 9 The cement blocks were created by hand onsite. Photo: Orphan Shade
9 of 9 The foundation is curing and the slab is next in about a week. Photo: Orphan Shade
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