Sunday, January 25, 2009

Milestii Mici Basement Renovation


Milestii Mici Community Center
We just finished putting on a new roof and windows on this old building destined to become a community center for local villagers and disabled children. The Moldovan Government gave this building to the community. The only problem was that it was falling apart due to a roof with many missing and old tiles. Several rooms (noted in the slide show) are to be work areas for handicapped children to learn some worthwhile skills. These skills may be the only thing that helps them survive in a country where handicapped individuals are largely ignored unfortunately. In the basement area, we may have a follow-on project to take on. These rooms were community showers and bath areas 30 years ago. They are now in total disrepair with old plumbing that is useless. We may be able to get a new boiler and then partner with the community to install new plumbing. This would allow the villagers to take showers once a week. The walls and floors would be redone by local villagers donating their time. Over and over, Rodna and I find so many people without basic necessities that we have taken for granted so long. (God forgive me when I whine, I have two legs, the world is mine,,, etc.)

1 comment:

Raspberry said...

What an incredible project! Too bad my dad isn't there to help out - I'm sure he'd love it.