In the April 2008 work began on the outstanding construction of the kitchen and washroom at Academia de la Montanita Cristiana and is now complete. A washroom is a truly necessary complement to any school and is located as a separate structure a few meters from the school building. The kitchen is now outfitted with a gas stove, counter tops for preparatory work, serving and storage areas. These enhancements mean that food and cooking utensils do not have to be transported to the school every day. In addition, cooking will no longer be done on large stones on the ground or food prepared in a dusty, uncontrolled area.

This phase completes the construction of the school facility in its entirety for this project and has touched an entire village with hope, progress and destiny.

Academia de la Montanita Cristiana has now been providing education and nutritious meals to the underprivileged children of Barahona for over three years. They have grown in many areas of their lives. They are very disciplined and respectful and show improved educational grades.

This bright future is made possible by the generous donations of corporate partners like KPMG and our monthly sponsors and donors to whom we are grateful for their faithfulness. We also extend a special thank you to Ishani Slocomb for her fundraising efforts last fall. We invite others to join with us as monthly sponsors to change and affect the lives of these children!