[GSBN] Request for Help in Kenya

[Bob Theis]

Joyce, 

The Bale Community has something of a representative in Kenya, as it happens: Michael Spencer  <michaelspencer1987 at gmail.com> , a young American architectural graduate, has been building bale projects there the last few years, occasionally getting advice from me and John Glassford.  

I will forward this inquiry to him. 

Bob
On Aug 6, 2012, at 8:51 AM, Joyce Coppinger wrote:

>> This request came into the TLS office. Forwarding to anyone who’s interested in partnering and helping in Kenya. More information about their work – scroll down through the message. I replied to Wilson Ouma about how to access issues to The Last Straw journal.
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>> Joyce
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>> From: ouma chege <oumaouko at yahoo.com>
>> Reply-To: ouma chege <oumaouko at yahoo.com>
>> Date: Sat, 4 Aug 2012 05:52:41 -0700 (PDT)
>> To: Joyce Coppinger <jc10508 at windstream.net>
>> Subject: Re: introduction
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>> Dear Joyce,
>> The materials are amazing, how can we partner with your organisation here in Kenya?
>> Thanks 
>> Wilson Ouma
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>> Dear Friend, 
>> I came across information about publication known as The Last Straw - The International Journal of Straw Bale and Natural Building.
>> I am one of the founding members of PALUOC, a community based organisation operating within Kisumu County. Our target beneficiaries are poor and marginalized members of the community.
>> Currently we are running a carpentry and joinery training programme targeting orphans and vulnerable children. We are keen on giving our trainees some skill on building and construction so that they can be more self-sufficient in the training. We hope also to use their expertise as organisations artisans/technician who will be involved in building low-cost houses to our beneficiaries once the project kicks starts.
>> Currently we are seeking partners to work with our organisation in this project. We would be very glad also to get The Last Straw - The International Journal of Straw Bale and Natural Building especially if we can get your back 40 issues on a fully-indexed, searchable CD-ROM
>> I am humbled for the good work you are doing and we would feel so privileged to partner with you and your organisation.
>> Thanks 
>> Wilson Ouma
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