The first full week at Suubi has been filled with a variety of activities. Everyone has settled in amazingly well and we have enjoyed a great mixture of working and getting to know the local people.
While walking through the village we are often surrounded by many children who are thrilled to see us. There is almost a constant sound of "Hello muzungu, how are you?" And as the kids slowly get more confident they are venturing closer to look at photos of themselves.
Sue and Jan showed the excited kids their photos.
Sue and Jan showed the excited kids their photos.
At Suubi, Samatiko , one of the kids that is around all the time, played clapping games with Sue.
Many wonderful things have also been happening at the centre since we arrived. On Monday afternoon all of the ladies involved in the mushroom project came to have their second harvest of mushrooms weighed and sent off for sale. Over four kilograms of dried mushrooms had been produced in just a little over two weeks and this will now be sold for more than 120,000 Ugandan shillings. Very exciting!
Ishmael helped Nakafeero Sarah to weigh her mushrooms.
Many wonderful things have also been happening at the centre since we arrived. On Monday afternoon all of the ladies involved in the mushroom project came to have their second harvest of mushrooms weighed and sent off for sale. Over four kilograms of dried mushrooms had been produced in just a little over two weeks and this will now be sold for more than 120,000 Ugandan shillings. Very exciting!
Ishmael helped Nakafeero Sarah to weigh her mushrooms.
On Tuesday we set off back into Masaka Town to get extra supplies. We only expected to be a few hours but because we had a long list of things to collect it turned into a full day excursion! We visited fabric shops to buy material to cover equipment at Suubi, the hardware store for extra paint and tools, and the haberdashery shop for mattresses, sheet and blankets for the new banda. But the most exciting thing we bought during the day was two brand new sewing machines that Jan and Sue & Terry so generously offered to buy for the Suubi Ladies Sewing Group! When we finally arrived back at Suubi we were lucky to find the ladies were in the middle of a meeting at the centre. They were all very excited and appreciative when we told them of the gift this years volunteers had bought for them.
Every spare inch in Ruby was filled with the new things for Suubi.
Terry and Jan put the new machines together.
Every spare inch in Ruby was filled with the new things for Suubi.
Terry and Jan put the new machines together.
By Wednesday afternoon the new machines were put into full swing. Seven of the sewing ladies came to the centre and Jan set about teaching them how to make a bag for themselves. They were all very eager and listened carefully to all of the instructions she gave. Within each of the three different sewing groups, which come to the centre on different days of the week, each has a teacher. They have proven to be invaluable to the classes we have conducted as they are quicker to pick up the new techniques and they can in turn pass this information on to the rest of the group.
Jan and Sue helped the ladies to cut out their bags.
Jan watched on as Nakjubi Robinah practised her straight sewing.
Jan and Sue helped the ladies to cut out their bags.
Jan watched on as Nakjubi Robinah practised her straight sewing.
One of the teachers, Namirebe Sarah, was pleased to learn new skills that she can pass on.
The first group of Suubi sewing ladies proudly showed off the bags they had made.
Also on one night during the week we had a lovely evening meal with Nayiga and her husband. They had given us a chicken when we visited their home on the first day and it was fabulous to have them come to the centre and share food with us. Rice and vegetables from the Suubi garden were added to the chicken and this all made for a delicious dinner which was prepared by one of the local ladies.
Nayiga and her husband loved sharing a meal with us at the centre.
Sue and Jan have gotten used to washing dishes outside.
Nayiga and her husband loved sharing a meal with us at the centre.
Sue and Jan have gotten used to washing dishes outside.
And while all that has been happening the painting of the second banda has continued. Both rooms have now been completed inside and the exterior front walls are all that remain. They are sure to be fully completed before the next group of volunteers arrive in the middle of June.
David wore his supervises uniform as he watched over the painting job.
David wore his supervises uniform as he watched over the painting job.
Joseph thought it was very funny to see the 'white face' David had gotten from sanding the walls.
So I'm sure you can see from the photos, everyone is having a wonderful time here at Suubi. We will keep you posted as we move onto computer and reading classes next week.
Until then HUGs from team!
So I'm sure you can see from the photos, everyone is having a wonderful time here at Suubi. We will keep you posted as we move onto computer and reading classes next week.
Until then HUGs from team!
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