Updates from the Projects

January 30, 2022 • 309 words • 2 minutes
David Schellhaas


Photo of Anold on his first day of school at Endarofta
Anold on his first day of school at Endarofta

Dear friends of endarofta,
a year and thus a school year at Endarofta has come to an end. All 30 students of the graduating class successfully completed their exams. At the same time, the graduates rank in the top third nationally. Six of the graduates attended the school free of charge through the school’s sponsorship program. Overall, the student numbers will increase from 150 to 170 next year. The number of sponsorships also rises from 33 to 37 (38).

The 38 is due to the fact that we as an association have now also taken on a sponsorship. The brothers asked us in December 2021 for help. They had met a student who could no longer attend school due to financial reasons. Since all sponsorship spots (37) were already filled for 2022, they reached out to us. With the help of some donors, we have made it possible to finance Anold’s upcoming school year.

Significant progress has also been made at the Ibondo Education Center in the past year. St. Paul House was completed at the end of 2020/beginning of 2021. It serves as a residence for the brothers and as a school for children from surrounding families. Together with the brothers, we have developed a project portfolio to seek major donors for the remaining buildings. Additionally, the donations sent in December have arrived. This ensures water supply for 2022. We are happy to share that instead of the planned 33 families, 37 can now be supported. Clothes and food have also been organized for the children.

On behalf of the board, we thank all of you for your support in 2021 and look forward to another successful year!

Many greetings David & Kirsten Schellhaas (Chairpersons)

Photo of students at the Ibondo Education Center
Students of the Ibondo Education Center with donated clothes and food

Photo of families fetching water
Families fetching water