January 2010 - Improvements underway at Rokon School
The Government of Southern Sudan (GOSS) changed the regulations for registering new schools. For this to happen the school now has to have store and staff rooms, latrines, kitchens… None of this is unreasonable – we would not even consider a school without them! - but it brought a halt to the hopes for an early opening for our school in Rokon. So, the Trust has just finalised plans and sent out a substantial payment to cover the cost of beginning these extra buildings. At current figures, the Trust is some £7,000 short of the total needed for these buildings. Therefore, we have a clear target for fund-raising in the next few months. Please God, these buildings will be built and we are praying toward. We are hopeful of an opening of the school this coming April.
September 2008 - Archbishop of York highlights work of the Trust
John Sentamu, the Archbishop of York, has highlighted the work of the Trust in an article for the Daily Telegraph web site. The article summarises a speech he gave at the United Nations discussions on the Millennium Development Goals. The article can be viewed here.
July 2008- Bishop Francis visits Durham
Francis Loyo Bishop of Rokon, the inspiration behind EJT, will be visiting Durham from 13th to 15th July 2008. There will be an evening with Francis and his wife Linda at 7.30 pm on Sunday 13th July at St Margaret's Church and Antioch House (opposite St Margaret's Church) Crossgate. This will include hearing from them about life in Sudan and progress with the school. All are welcome. Please contact Alan Bartlett for more information
April 2008- Contractor appointed for Rokon School
A contract to build a two classroom school in Rokon has been let, financed solely by EJT. Work began in May and is expected to be completed by September when we hope the school will start to be used. A big thank you to all who have donated money to help make this possible.
Chair of Trustees Alan Bartlett signs the contract for the Rokon school
January 2008- Concert for EJT
On Thursday 10th January 2008 there is a fund raising concert to help raise money for the new school in Rokon.
Come along to enjoy an evening of music and light entertainment. The concert begins at 8pm in St Johns College, Durham. Tickets £6 available from St Johns Reception or call 07882 183 063.
