At present, KACCAD rents three apartments within a compound in Kikaaya village, next to Bulenga, which is about 14km from Kampala. Nicholas, Sam, Joanna and our volunteers live in one apartment. The second hosts Caleb and the office. Derrick and his family live in the third.
Unfortunately, we do not have our own classroom, and in the past have rented classrooms and halls for HIV/AIDS sensitization events and other training programs. On occasion, we have also taught community classes in the yard of the compound, but rain would often necessitate cancellations, and the sun would make teaching and learning a challenge. Otherwise, we are limited to teaching in schools that are able to provide classroom facilities.
As Kampala expands, higher rents push businesses and people out to the villages, thus also increasing land values and living costs in surrounding areas. Our landlord is continuously increasing our rent, inhibiting our ability to finance projects. KACCAD owns a piece of land in Kikaaya where we have started building a volunteer centre, with plans for volunteer accommodation, an office, and classroom space. Unfortunately, funding dried up prior to completion of the roof. This means that the completed parts of the building risk damage from the elements, particularly rain.
The most recent increases in our rent have been crippling and, from June 2009, KACCAD will need to find a new apartment to rent. This will be temporary accommodation until the new volunteer centre is completed.
Completion of the roof - $8,000
Completion of the centre (ceiling, wood and metal frames, inside plaster and concrete, plumbing, tiles, paint, some basic landscaping and some very basic kitchen and office shelving and cabinets) - $30,000
Total to complete the centre - $38,000
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