July 2, 2006, the children and staff participated in a memorial ceremony celebrating the life of Ben Pawlewicz and the coming of water to Kisa School. The simple program opened with “Jesu, Man’s Desiring” played by Llwanga on the newly arrived piano. Ten children and five adults made short speeches about the occasion. Water was distributed to each child.
Unable to drill for water on the grounds of the school, the school community purchased and helped to install four reservoir tanks strategically placed next to buildings to capture about 60% of the rainwater. The 10,000 liter tanks are interconnected so that the rainwater flows equally to all of the tanks.
At present all the tanks are full. Tanks fill during the rainy season (December to April) and during sporadic rain storms in the dry season. It is anticipated that the storage capacity of the tanks will carry the school throughout the year. For the first time, Kisa School has clean, safe, consistent supply of water for its school community of about 1,000 people.
Lwanga and children showing photos of Ben
By one of the water tanks 
The children received their own water to drink 
One of the tanks near the multi-purpose building 
llwanga [Saturday, 20 JAN 2007] |
...My very dear friends: At long last i can send at least one picture about the BEN-memorial... More to come: Greet joy amd happiness about the water at KSN.... Thank you very much... llwanga [Sunday, 27 AUG 2006] BEN MEMORIAL – WATER PROJECT Benedict Alexander Pawlewicz (Tyler Takimoto) @ KISA SCHOOL NANSANA Dedication JuLy 2, 2006 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm WELCOME - Opening REMARKS Introductions: the parents: Lisa Pawlewicz, Mark Pawlewicz Grandparents: Nedra Peterson, Miyoko T Street STUDENTS’ –TEACHERS’ – Parents’- STUDENTS’ –TEACHERS’ Presentations About the memorial Memorial Presentation/dedication Unveiling Pictures Final remarks THANK YOU VERY MUCH A simple ceremony… to mark the Dedication of Ben’s Water Memorial at Kisa School Nansana Forty-nine people attended: all classes were represented – baby-class, middle-class, top-class, p1, p2, p3, p4, p5, p6, p7: Short speeches were made, mostly about water… thanking Ben’s family: by 4th graders, fifth graders, 6th graders, seventh graders, two teachers, and administrators… Then, there was drumming dancing and singing by the children, and everyone present had a bottle of water, to drink… Thank you very much… 2nd July, 2006 Kisa School Nansana Wakiso District Uganda |
Benedict Alexander Pawlewicz, more recently known as Tyler Takimoto, died Tuesday, December 27, 2005, in Seattle, Washington, USA. In lieu of flowers, his family requests that donations be made for a memorial well to be drilled at Kisa School in Nansana. Donations may be sent to the nonprofit foundation L’una-cef, 6201 Leesburg Pike, Suite 405 Falls Church, VA 22044 Although he was only 18, Ben had a great concern for social justice and for other people. He would enjoy the knowledge that loved ones celebrated his life with something that significantly improved the lives of others. |
Background: Kisa School, Nansana, stands on two acres of land and has grown to include 500 students ages 3 to 14, 20 teachers, 10 assistants as well as 6 other adults who help on a daily basis. From day one water has been problematic. Initally two men hauled water in pails by bicycle to the school. As the school grew, a water pipe was installed to bring water from a distance. However, no water flowed for 9 months. When water does flow, a nearby chieftain claims payment. At the moment, water is being hauled over one mile from a nearby river. Water is also collected from the roof drains during the rainy season. To ensure a consistent, secure water supply for the children, we need to drill a well within the school compound. It is estimated that drilling equipment and pump will cost a minimum of $10,000. The villagers will supply labor. |
| Help fund the water well desperately needed
at the school with your donation in memory
of Ben Pawlewicz. Please write checks to: L'una-Cef (NHF)-06001 Send to: NH Foundation 6201 Leesburg Pike, Suite 405 Falls Church, VA 22044 L'una-Cef is a 501(3)(c) non-profit foundation |
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