Sevgili Arkadaslar,

Great news from Biga: One side of the center is finished and in-use, while the other is in the final stages. The side that is finished is already being put to good use; the volunteers are collecting supplies for the preschool and daycare center. The ceilings are done and the electricity connected; the basic facilities are completed thanks to the Biga municipality, who donated the use of their machinery. The projects for the coming week are installing the heating system and sinks, as well as hooking up the natural gas to the building.

In other news, Dogtas, the local multi-national furniture firm, was as good as their word, donating and installing beautiful kitchen appliances and office furniture. Local support like this is what will sustain the center and enable it to function effectively in the community.

We are finding out in the next few days whether we were successful in gaining the in-kind donation of siding from a local cermanics company - let's keep our fingers crossed!

We are now on course to open on January 3rd; the month of december will be devoted to cleaning the center, moving in supplies, and finishing trainings.

Some great pictures to follow!

all my best,

Jill

1. Dogtas installations in the kitchen:

2. Garden work!



3. Finished ceiling:

4. Volunteers preparing for the preschool...working in the center :)