This final quarter of 2011 we will be supporting work on a sustainable community center model in Otampa, Nigeria. The Intercontinental Education Community Center aims to tackle adult illiteracy rates, low income levels and lack of house hold power through a series of projects including:

• Education to children grades K-12
• Adult training seminars (including entrepreneurship, malnutrition, gardening and composting)
• Solar energy-driven power installation
• Community garden projects
• Cassava crop production and preparation

Much progress has already been made. Dr. Emenike and Dr. Chidi Ukazim recently provided training and consultancy to assist workers with a 700 ft well for drnking and irrigation during the 6 month-long dry spell.  Speaking to OVC staff at a recent visit, Emenike and Chidi communicated the importance of supporting projects that create lasting change and fosters economic independence in the village. We are excited to be connected to this innovative project and will bring you updates as we offer continued support in 2012.

700ft well to meet drinking and irrigation needs during the dry season