Dorcas has provided an excellent and encouraging report on the implementation of the sewing project at the Muti wa Nzuki School for Orphans in Butembo.  Her committee arranged for a Grand Opening in May which was attended by senior government officials and the Anglican Bishop for North Kivu. She reports that they are able to produce 196 school uniforms per month which are each sold for $8.00.  This provides profits of $2 per uniform ($392 per month) plus it also provides wages of $2 per uniform.  After allocating USD $3,000 to this project, this is a phenomenal rate of return by any measure while providing students with valuable skills training.

Compassion Pour Les Enfant en Detresse Sewing Project

Compassion Pour Les Enfant en Detresse Sewing Project

Children in Uniform

Children in Uniform

65% of last month’s profits were used to provide food and medicines for orphans. 30% of the profits were allocated to a “mini-project” involving the purchase of geese and pigs. 5% was retained for future uses.

Geese Purchased with Profits

Geese Purchased with Profits

Blogging has been slow, but that has been a good thing as the slowness is due to Congo being out of the news. It is far from trouble free and tensions with Rwanda remain, but the eastern region has been enjoying relative peace. This is clearly reflected in the Goma based music video of the hit song “Happy” posted earlier. Goma is the capital of North Kivu province and is the first major town south of Butembo.