We had a question on Facebook about our new campus and why the cost to complete had a $4.5 million dollar price tag. The supporter, who also works with orphanages in Africa, wanted to know why not build cheaper structures that would be more attainable?
Kuddos to this supporter for asking! That is an excellent question, so I thought I would address it publicly.
Who is a fan of Mike Holmes from HGTV’s Holmes on Homes? Even if you’re not, I bet you know the phrase coming next…“if you’re going to do it, do it right the first time.”
Trust me this is so true. The current St. Elizabeth Girls’ Academy (SEGA) campus features informal semi-permanent structures. Guess what? They are falling apart or have burned down. As always, we will make do until we are blessed with the funds to move forward.
Our goal has always been to build a fully functional permanent campus, which will be engineered and constructed to weather the elements and stand the test of time. This campus will still be operating in 100 years. A less permanent building will have us focusing right back on structures, versus ways to educate 800 more girls each year. In the long run your hard earned dollars, will work even harder as the funds will provide a hand-up to thousands on a yearly basis.
Peace and Love,
Cristen
