Vorzel Summer Construction Projects 2010

Below is a list of the repairs to the buildings that were done this summer. Unless you are there, the pictures do not show the dismal conditions that the children have been living under.

Thanks to the hard work of the Mission volunteers organized by Sasha and Olya of Almaz Church significant improvements were made along with a playground for Bdg 5.  The buildings are old, with the exception of Blg 2, and inefficient. I'm sure in the winter the kids are cold and a lot money is spent on trying to heat the buildings! Hopefully now that money could be redirected to the children!!


#1 Bld 3 Sensory Skills Room It is used to teach the children who have cerebral palsy, muscular sclerosis, physical disabilities etc. Needs general repairs and face-lift.

#2 Bld 3 Children’s Restroom A restroom for 15-25 children used to potty-train the kids and wash and change the kids. Needs one toilet repaired, children’s toilets installed, a washing machine, and basic furniture.

# 3 Bld 3 Children’s Restroom #2 Same as above but for the younger children. Needs one toilet replaced, additi0nal toilets installed, bath tub installed and basic furniture.

#4 Bld 3 Large Reception Room It is used to show drama to kids, to have DVD lessons, and when guests come to visit children for adoption. Needs light remodeling of the walls, floor and ceiling, installation of additional lights, and basic furniture.

#5 Bld 3 Changing Room For 15-25 kids and 10 nurses. Here they store clothing for the kids and the orphanage personnel. Needs 2 doors replaced and basic furniture.

#6 Bld 3 Changing Room #2 For 15-25 kids and 10 nurses. Same as above but for the younger children. Needs light remodeling of the walls, floor and ceiling, installation of additional lights, replace 2 doors, and basic furniture.

#7 Bld 3 Kitchen Where they distribute food for children, store the kitchen appliances and wash the dishes. 10-15 nurses eat here. Needs basic storage and furniture.

# 8 Bld 5 Restroom This is used by 30-40 kids and 10-15 nurses. Also they wash the clothes and bed sheets here. Needs total remodeling of the floor and walls, install a bath tub, two toilets, a sink, and a washing machine, and basic furniture.

# 9 Bld 5 Bld 5 was built in the beginning of the previous century. The doors have large holes letting the cold air in, and they do not close properly. Need to replace 9 doors.

# 10 Bld 5 Central Room This is a big room where children sleep, play, eat and study. Needs light remodeling of the walls and floor.

# 11 Bld 1 15-20 kids live here and cannot go outside in rain or snow. Needs a shelter.

# 12 Bld 5 The heating system is more than 70 year old. If we can flush it out it will make all the radiators hot during the cold time of a year. The radiators will not leak and it will protect the boilers from breaking down. Need to flush out and reinstall 30 radiators, flush out the boilers, and flush out about 60 meters of pipes.

(Borrowed from  Dave Daulton of Fathersheart.Inc. ! Thanks Dave!)

I can't wait to see the finished rooms! If anyone ever wonders if their donations really make a difference; they did in this case!! Follow the blog to find out how you could 'own a little piece of Vorzel' and help raise money to fund an Early Intervention Assistant to provide intervention to the neediest most involved children at Vorzel!