Building Details

Details!

Building- Strong and safe, doesn't need to be fancy, one window and door per room. Rooms should open into hallway and not outside. Floors need to be solid! One of the things I remember from seeing some of the older classrooms at Hopewell was the cement floors falling apart within I think it was only 2 years! A floor covering such as tiling should be examined. Rooms can be semi private with walls not reaching the ceilings if that saves money. It would be best if done with Barut/Hopewell labor.

Furniture- Best if quality built by Barut/Hopewell labor. Need costs for single beds and bunk beds for rooms. Possibly a dresser or two in each room depending on cost and quality. Bed mattresses, I am unsure what is available...does not need to be fancy DOES need to be able to be kept clean. No bed bugs! I got those in Sri Lanka...and was miserable!

Bathroom- Function is most important, followed by eco/green technology. Does not have to be Western Standards...only acceptable and have the ability to be kept very clean and free from smell.

Kitchen- I have no idea what a Kenyan kitchen looks like...none! Obviously nothing fancy...would be great be able to make the traditional dishes, like Greens, Ugali, smoked meat such as Noma Choma, Tea, etc. Must also include storage for dry goods, bottled water, and ... I am going to need some help here from my Kenyan friends.

Dining Area- Dining tables and chairs for 40? Does that sound like a good number?

Great room- Chairs, couches, tables, etc

Eco/Green- Costs need to be figured on the following: a new well, clean water filtration, water harvesting program, bio gas for cooking/heat, solar energy for electricity.

Transportation- It would be wonderful...but definitely not a first step...to get a touring van and a smaller car for transportation.

Linens- Most international travelers bring their own linens to sleep with, however sheets, towels for showering, table cloths, and cloth napkins for eating may be worth investing in.