Rebuildling

I walked around with Silivia on Tuesday to look at how much more damage the second flood had caused peoples' homes. We found many people re-smearing their houses with mud over the portions that had been eroded by water. Some people only return to their homes during the day - to try and patch together what they can, returning to a primary school or neighbor's homes to sleep at night. 

I have posted the costs of building one home below here. People save up for a long time to build their homes - thinking that it will only be a one time thing that will last them for as long as they are alive. The idea of having to construct a new home is extremely overwhelming. Even if you only have $10 dollars to give - this can buy the amount of twine it takes to build one house. Together let's help these people rebuild their homes.

1 iron sheet 1000 shillings x 32 = 32,000 KES or $376

1 kg roofing nails 210 shillings X 5.5 kg = 1155 KES or $14
1 kg ordinary nails 180 shillings x 14 kg = 2520 or $30
1 kg twine 150 shillings x 6 kg = 900 KES or $10
1 roofing pole 195 shillings x 36 = 7020 KES or $83
1 standing pole 185 shillings x 36 = 6660 KES or $78
Timber 6 x 1 40 shillings x 150 = 6000 KES or $71
Labor – 4000 KES or $47
Miscellaneous (transport, food) 7000 or $80
Total = 68,000 KES or roughly $720