Events & Projects

cornerstone of the women’s center

THANKSGIVING DAY 26TH NOVEMBER 2015

RevPatsy writes:  “Happy Thanksgiving! We are grateful for the laying of the cornerstone for the women’s center!”

Ground had been broken earlier this month:

2015 11 14 Breaking ground (1)      2015 11 14 Breaking ground (2)

The Women’s Center will provide for:

  • Women’s training in living the Christian life, Bible study, prayer, health education, teaching on subjects such as raising a family, contraception, hygiene etc.
  • Cottage industries:
    • craft items to sell via Fair Trade, local tourist shops and churches in USA, Mauritius and UK.
    • making of sanitary pads so that girls will not miss days at school, as currently happens
  • External kitchen, with water supply and cooking area
  • Internal space for refrigerator and freezer
  • Dining space during Diocesan conferences