Author Archives: Stephan Herzog
Christmas 2021 Dinner
Due to COVID restrictions, the large orphanage family was not able to travel into town and get spoilt at a local restaurant. Instead, David organised for a restaurant to “cater”…
Multi-Purpose building with two “guest” rooms
Due to bad weather and COVID the progress of the multi-purpose building had to be halted, but now the work is progressing nicely. For the fit-out we are using 2021…
Progress on the Multi-Purpose Building
Because of the rainy season and COVID lockdowns the building of the new multi purpose facility has been delayed. But there is still ample progress, and the kids are contributing…
New Multi-purpose Building
The new combined eating and study hall is finally starting to take shape, after a long delay, due to COVID and the rainy season. As always, the young people at…
Repair of the soccer pitch
Playing football (soccer) after school is one of the kids’ favorite, both for boys and girls. The pitch was in desperate need for levelling and resurfacing. May the games begin…
Repair and upgrade of the communal kitchen and food storage
After building the communal kitchen a few years back, the food storage needed to be repaired and upgraded, to ensure that the food would be safe and secure.
The “Chinese Donkey” has a new engine – January 2021
The tractor is the main work vehicle for the orphanage, and the only way to transport goods (rice, vegetables, supplies) and people to and from the village. After many years…
Christmas 2020 – a time for presents
As every other Christmas, we have provided each parent team and each farmer family with $500, as a thank you for their tireless work and as a substantial addition to…
Security Bars for the dining halls
Even though the houses of the orphanage are off the beaten track behind a large school, theft is a common occurrence and the installation of security bars on the windows…
The Cashew Plantation
About 18 months ago we purchased 21 acres of land, adjacent to the already existing rubber plantation. Cashew nut plants and bamboo, both sellable crops, have been planted. The challenge…