What an exhilarating journey this has been. First, we set out to discuss the community’s pressing needs, meeting with dedicated community leaders at Orpen Gate RDP, then attentively listened to their aspirations and identifying their crucial needs. We meticulously built a comprehensive plan with enthusiastic young leaders to tackle some of the community’s persistent challenges. We have provided local community members valuable opportunities to work on our land and earn a sustainable income. We have started to build a robust foundation for improvement within our community for future volunteer expeditions. We are undoubtedly making a significant difference, and it is heartening to witness the positive, tangible impact we are having. Our diligent efforts are creating lasting, meaningful benefits for the community, fostering growth, and paving the way for a brighter, more prosperous future. As we continue to work together, our collective contributions will further strengthen and uplift the community, ensuring sustainable progress and development for everyone involved.
Step 1: June 2022 – October 2022.
Meeting with locals and community leaders to build relationships.
Requesting to purchase a piece of land in the near township to start a learning community.
Visiting the site allocated by the Chief of the tribal community.
Seeking approvals to build a community focused learning centre.
Step 2: November 2022 – June 2024
Building a Strategy for the learning community.
Meeting community leaders and building a plan to help the community.
Holding interviews with the locals.
Marking the boundaries of our facility allotment.
Rising funds to start building.
Step 3: July 2024 – May 2025
Mobilizing the strategy to fence off the facility allotment.
Building a Security guard house for a community volunteer to watch and care for the land.
Building ablution blocks for learners to have safe and comfortable toilets and showers.
Connecting our main water supply.
Planting a sustainable perma-culture food garden.
Revisiting our plans.
