Bronwyn Stephens
In 2010 Bosala was suffering from drought and the people were starving. Emergency food was originally provided but there was no end to this need so we needed to look at how to fix the problem long term. A dam was dug and water was arranged, the village was now in a position to farm and grow its own food. A 5 classroom primary school was also built with the aim of educating 350 kids, however 800 kids turned up. The school is able to educate 500 kids by splitting the day into two. DIK have provided books, computers, and solar panels to provide electricity. A suspension bridge was built to provide access to those living on the other side of the river.
The issue now arises to provide secondary education to those children who have completed primary school. It is hoped that a second floor can be built on the existing school to do this.
Ongoing costs of the school include $1500 pa for teacher and $300 pa for books, uniform, a bicycle and materials for each child.