KIWANIS CalNevHa DIVISION 44 (plus Palo Alto and Los Altos clubs) are building a classroom in La Quebradita, Nicaragua. This is the pilot project for TGUP’s “6C Initiative,” where Clusters of Clubs Collaborate to Create Catalytic Change. Thank you, Division 44, all of your clubs, and all of your members for your generosity and vision. The world is a better place because of you.
The ground breaking ceremony was held on February 25, 2021. The entire community gathered to celebrate and help. Watch the videos below.
Digging trenches
Unloading truck
The entire village, including women and children, turned out to help dig and pour the foundation. Watch the two videos, upper right and lower left.
Readying the foundation
Foundation is in
With the foundation in, the frame goes up quickly. The internal steel design is efficient of both materials and assembly time.
Frame posts are up Roof frame is on Frame outside Frame inside, roof on
With the frame up, the wall panels bolt on quickly, both inside and out. We’re very close to finishing. Ground breaking was on Feb. 25 (see above), remember?
Finishing the inside Walls are in Siding is on Ready for painting
We’re down to the finishing touches. The bridge, floor, and walls are all being finalized before painting.
Bringing cement Porch is in Sanding walls Getting ready to paint
Bridge across the creek Finishing the floor
The paint is on, both inside and out. The latrines are in and already being used. We’ll do the playground, and in about two more weeks will be done
Painting inside
Finished classroom and latrines