As the year comes to a close, we look back at some of the incredible partnerships forged and project work done in 2010.

Here’s just one example of a brilliant project and the committed individuals who got involved. From October to September, six volunteers travelled to Mwanda Primary School in Tanzania. The school, which provides education to 261 pupils, was in need of renovation work. The volunteers concentrated their efforts on the nursery buildings (pictured below prior to renovation), fence construction, classroom decoration and repair to the play ground facilities.

Day one & two: Volunteers began the fencing around the school, cutting pegs, digging holes and measuring out using the materials.

Day three: Today was all about mixing concrete, and a lot of it. This was challenging work for the volunteers but with help from local Fundi (labourers) they eventually mixed enough to erect the fence.

Day four: The fence was gradually put together, piece by piece.

Day five: “The days were flying by, so the group split into two – one began painting the inside of the classroom while the others continued with the fence”. -Giusy Mbolile

Day six and seven: The entire group concentrated on finishing the paint work to the classroom, both inside and out.

Day eight: On their final day working, volunteers painted wonderful murals inside the classrooms while local fundi worked on repairing the playground.

Day nine: Farewell! All six volunteers celebrated the success of the project with the local community!

“The nursery kids were so happy!” – Giusy Mbolile, Community Partnership Officer, Childreach International

See more stories from the Futurebuilders getting involved in our projects.

In 2011, give your time, effort and commitment to children in Tanazania by joining a Futurebuilding project yourself.