Overview of Infrastructure Improvements Made in Six Weeks
“I ordered a few hundred cakes to give out with the clothing. Big deal. It will make a few happy for a few days but the system still is medieval and oppressive.
They'll still have to shit in a disgusting open hole staring in the eyes of rats. We need infrastructure changes.”
Letter Excerpt
Paved the Muddy Courtyard
Installed New Toilets and Revamped the Sewage System
Improved the Water Supply. Replaced Pipes, Joints, Spigots. Replaced the Broken Submersible Pump.
Put in New Stove in Boy’s Section
The new outdoor stove was huge boon to the children’s section of the prison this past year. The boys have been able to cook their noon meals autonomously, and needn’t rely on food from the men’s section. With reduced food theft from the men's section, there's now more food available for the children.
Rat Infestation Problem Tackled - Filled in the Rat Holes in the Women’s Section
Completely Gutting and Rebuilding the Holding Area for the Dying Hospice Prisoners
“We put in a strong metal door and surrounded the area under the roof with metal bars for ventilation, so that these poor people don’t have to be carried to the claustrophobic men’s section every night by their arms and legs. This place used to be toilet stalls, unimaginable ….”
“And thus ends our work in Antalaha Prison this year. There is so much more to be done. My hope is raise enough funds so that next year, we can join hands and hearts once more with Hanitra, Elson and Lalao.”
