By Ilaria Ventura | Project Leader
This time we bring you good news: Francesco and Giovanni, the Congo country manager and a volunteer friend, were the first in July 2021, from the beginning of the pandemic, to visit the projects operating in Congo thanks to a relaxation of the restrictions. They were surprised by the massive prevention measures applied by the airports, but fortunately they found that the Congolese lived as usual, wearing masks only when needed in public because the number of confirmed cases of the virus was still low.
Already on the first day of arrival they knew they had to start dividing all the equipment (health, education and clothing) sent by container between all the centers supported: the Balou Center, the Maison Laura reception house and the mission of the Augustinian Sisters. In addition to the electrocardiograph and milk sent via the container, our volunteers also brought medicines and a contribution of $ 1000 USD.
During their stay, the volunteers collected photographic and numerical documentation on the installation of the photovoltaic system: which and how many electronic devices are needed, the energy expenditure, the surface and the orientation of the roofs for the installation of the panels. Thanks to the collaboration with an Italian company that supports solidarity projects and that will help us in finding materials and installation / maintenance, the goal is to buy the plant by the end of the year and make it operational by next spring.
Thanks to your support, from 20 June to 20 September 2021, Aleimar raised USD $ 292 which allows us to continue to provide materials for the photovoltaic system, medical equipment for the children of Balou.
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