Housing
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Happy 5th Birthday to KAFO!
Exactly 5 years ago today, I was on a trip to Acadia National Park in Maine with my daughters and my niece. I woke up early and worked in the lobby while they slept, putting the finishing touches on the Articles of Incorporation for the Konkourona Alliance Foundation (KAFO), Inc. before sending them out, leading…
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Health Access is on the Horizon
Everyday, great progress is made on the construction of the health center in Konkourona. As the team in Konkourona continues to work hard on the outside, we are hard at work on what to put inside. Establishing supply chains for essential equipment and supplies has become the next priority for the opening of the health…
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We have water!
Unbelievable progress continues in Konkourona! After drilling down into the earth twice unsuccessfully, the third time was a charm! A robust and reliable clean water supply marks another stunning milestone in Konkourona history. The water is being pumped into the newly installed water tower! The massive water tank stands nearly 50 feet tall and holds…
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Teachers’ housing is complete!
The keys were handed over to the six teachers and the school director who moved to Konkourona for the new school year. When classes resumed, the teachers moved into their homes in these four new and three renovated buildings. The new homes have solar panels for electricity and are large enough to accommodate the teachers’…
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Students and teachers are celebrating!
After weeks of work by contractors and volunteers, the teachers’ housing is complete! Four new buildings stand on the school campus, and three homes nearby were renovated to be equally desirable. These modern homes are some of the highest quality in the village. With features like handicap accessible entries, tile floors, solar powered electricity, ventilation,…