This is Mattias in the vocational facility where he teaches Ch*dian men a trade, mainly welding. The school sits on a prime piece of property in Moundou. There is plenty of room for expansion.



The pump below is an example of one of the many very usable items he and his students create.





Jeremy - in the blue outfit- has been one of Mattias' students for the past several years. He traveled with us when we went to Gadjibian. The room where everone seems to be headed is a classroom, complete with a chalkboard.








Another dream for the vocational school is to teach computer skills. This computer classroom needs updated. Everything from the ceiling that is falling down to new computers and printers. Unfortunately the heat, humidity and dirt take their toll on the equiptment. The room really needs some temperature controls also... not an easy task in a country where electricity is a luxury and isn't even consistant. Things we take for granted are almost impossibilities here.