After the first foundation stone of the hospital was laid at the end of July 2008, construction has been progressing steadily. Because of the heaviest rainfall in 20 years during this year´s monsoon, the construction is three weeks behind schedule. In stead of only the channels that had already been excavated and are now filled with water, the whole surface of the hospital of about 350 m2 has been excavated to drain the construction site. As a consequence, the completion date has shifted to the beginning of  February 2009. The roofing and the rafters will be attached to the 23 columns in December 2008. Then the concrete floor will be poured and the walls will be built in the shade.  

Picture: the foundation stone is laid by board members

We are very pleased that the Minister of Healthcare will once again be present together with a camera crew during the completion of the clinic. The publicity of the first broadcasting proved to be very useful to draw attention form other authorities.  

Picture: the construction site on 11th November 2008

Education

The Minister of Education, seemingly aroused by the gesture of our sponsors, offered to make available not two but five teachers for the island. All of them are qualified teachers and will contribute to improve education on Jinack, so that primary school pupils can now enjoy the eduction they deserve. The foundation has also committed itself to supply all school material such as notebooks, pens and pencils. 

Picture: 4 of the 5 teachers. The new principal was taking a course.

Soon the website will be updated, all the new sponsors up to the moment will be mentioned.  

Picture: Transportation of cement on Jinack

 “This project is conducted in cooperation with the National Committee for International Cooperation and Sustainable Development.”

We would also want to call your attention to the website www.ncdo.nl , which includes information about the United Nation´s millennium development goals.