Aims of the Project
The short term aim was:
To provide potable water. This has been achieved please click on Water 2008 for further information.
The medium term aim is:
To provide vocational training in construction skills: brick laying, woodwork & metal work.
To build a school
To construct a community building.
The long term aims are:
To develop eco-tourism. There is an opportunity to create a tourist industry here. The village is close to a major road between Mwanza, Musoma Nairobi and Kisumu in northern Kenya. Buturi is only a few miles from the Serengeti and close to the beautiful Lake Victoria. The village is surrounded by a ridge of mountains which is lovely walking country and where the rocks form a habitat enjoyed by monkeys and baboons.
Development Stages:
Stage One
Water supply. (Completed.)
Pre-school nursery/ kindergarten. (In progress)
Stage Two
Vocational training.
Construction of small buildings.
Stage Three
Development of Eco-tourism
Funding and Progress
This project started with the formation of a Mothers Committee. Further assistance is to be provided for:
Training in health and teaching.
Teaching aids.
A schoolroom.
Equipment for play and learning.
First-aid and health.
Feeding the children at break time
Experience of Active Participants in project
Diana Bowerman - News Reporter
Tony Smith -Manager of commercial and aid projects in developing countries.
Judith Smith - Fashion Designer and owner of Sanaa House: a retail shop in Sidmouth.
Jeremy Roberts - Sidmouth College: Headmaster
Chris Woodward - Sidmouth College: Graphics Department
Sue Hualey - Sidmouth College: Head of Business Department and Sixth Form
Chris Martin - Southwest water
Michael Rose - Twenty years in the building industry.
Malcolm Gigg - Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) with over ten years experience.
Mark Williams - Sid Valley Rotary Club
Nicola Skudder - Graphic Designer