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August 2003 - With the remaining funds that have been raised by the Kedzi School Foundation and Great Lakes Dredge & Dock new desks and chairs and other furniture and computer equipment will be supplied to the school. Although the community has no electricity at this time generators are used to provide temporary electrical supply.


Auguest 2003 - The school construction is nearing completion. The roofs are on each of the three wings of the school that will house approximately 400 children. The students will move to the new school at the beginning of the school year in September. Finishing touches include the addition of doors, shutters, furniture and the library.
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July 2003 - Kiwanis International Foundation announces it will donate USD $5,000 to the Kedzi School Project augmenting the USD $2,600 raised by Kiwanis Club of Madison East, Madison Wisconsin. Special thanks to the efforts of Larry Ryan of the Kiwanis Club of Madison East. Together the Kiwanis donations will fund the establishment of the school library.


June 21, 2003 - The official handover ceremony of the new school to the local community was held at the site of the new school. Attending on behalf of the Kedzi School Foundation were Rob and Andrea Nairn. Gary Schack represented Great Lakes Dredge & Dock. Click here for more information


A Recognized Charity! You can make a tax-deductible donation to "Kedzi School Foundation." All previous and future donations made in 2002 will receive tax receipts toward the end of 2002. We still require more funding to complete the project and are grateful for continuing donations. Receipts will be provided for the 2003 tax year.
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August 2002 - Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company have agreed to match the funds we have raised to date, bringing our total to close to USD $130,000. Thank you to GLD&D for their support and generosity!!.