January 2003

When the 2002 calendar was produced, in addition to the Maternity, money was given to the Primary School in Téréli. They decided that their greatest need was a well.

They saved the money but in January found out, after the visit of the well technician from the Catholic Mission in Pel, that because of a drop in the water-table and lack of funds at Pel, an extra £1,200 was needed.

The Christian Aid Committee spent much time discussing the situation and decided to accept the offer of a loan so the money could be sent and work on the well could start straight away. Clean water is essential for the children’s health and they will also be able to learn vegetable gardening. This will be of great benefit now that they have a school canteen. Notelets showing different aspects of life in Tereli have been produced. Money raised has already been sent to the Joliba Trust and Christian Aid. Further sales will help cover the cost of the well as the work is being done by technicians from the Catholic Mission.

Work on the well was completed in March 2003. We received photographs taken by Apomi Saye showing every stage of the work. Money from the 2004 Calendar was used to finish paying off the loan. A display showing these photographs is available.

January 2006

We were delighted to receive the photograph of the headteacher by the well (last photograph on the left hand side). This was taken by Sue Upton on a visit to the Dogon region.