Contruction and Fundraising Update!

Thanks to The Fred Foundation and Stichting CHOE and personal contributions from individuals in Denmark and the United States, Opika has officially begun construction!

As you can see here from the before and after shots, we have completely removed the roof and built a small entranceway in which the mothers may leave baby carriages, coats, hats, boots, etc.

We are also trying to get the well cleaned out before winter. This must be completed in order to be able to use water during construction. However, the neighbors have been very supportive, allowing us to use their well in the meantime.

We also brought in material for construction of a driveway to connect the road to the house, allowing for easier maneuvering (especially in the winter).

A very big thank you to our donors! Your support goes a long way!

Contributers:

• The Fred Foundation, The Netherlands, 10,000 Euros (purchase of house and land)
• Mr. Anker Nobel and Friends, Denmark, 1200 Euros
• *Friends from the US, 500 US Dollars

*US Friends: Seminary United Methodist Church (Virginia); Children of Seminary United Methodist Church (Virginia); Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Sandlin (New York);Ginny Tranchik (New York); Peter Tranchik (New Jersey); Ms. Jeanne Watkinson (North Carolina); Mr. John Reed (New York; Mr. Donald Davis (Georgia)


To make a contribution or for more informtion about this project, please email Shelia Slemp at srslemp@gmail.com.