6 days to go and Team Nkegete is frantically preparing the last things we need to do before we fly next Friday.

We have put a lot of thought into logistics and all being equal we should now arrive with all our mosquito nets, plug adaptors, tools, sunscreen, malaria tablets, PPE and everything we need. Everyone has had their vaccinations and we have our hostel booked for our arrival.

It has been a fantastic effort from everyone to get all the kit we need in preparation for our arrival. Thank you so much to our wonderful suppliers who have donated everything we need for this to be a successful trip. Look how great they have all been:

·       Rock fall have donated all our boots and socks.

·       Arco have donated all our PPE, including Thick Socks, Hi-Vis Polos, Working Trousers, Hard Hats + Chin Straps, Gloves, Safety Glasses & Goggles, Knee Pads, Dust Mask (FFP3), Over Ear Defenders and Ear Plugs.

·       Lyreco have donated stationary, post-it-notes, stickers, white boards and banners.

·       Barretts have donated Wellington Boots, Self-Retracting Lifeline, Dewalt Battery , Power Tool Battery Charger , Tape Measures, Hand clamps, Walkie Talkies, Denso Tape, U Clamps, Kit Bags, bolt croppers, Grinder, Concreter's Nipper

·       Gallldris have donated Harnesses, Emergency Rescue Ladder, Extension Cords, carabiner, First Aid Bag, Impact driver, Impact Drill, Tripod, Staff, Sockets , Paint Brushes, Wrenc, Metal Drill Bits, socket adaptor, Grinder Disc.

We are so grateful for all the support we have received from different people in the construction industry. It warms your heart to see how everyone pulls together for a good cause. We cannot wait to get on site and see the positive impact of construction.

We presented our logistics plan to the team over at Bridges to Prosperity yesterday and they were so impressed with the amount of donations we have received. It is definitely not being taken for granted.  It was great to collate all the things we have learnt, completed and achieved into a presentation because it comes to quite an impressive total now. Especially alongside our community engagement plans such as the BBQ, school visit and Umaganda!

We have also purchased some t-shirts to give to the community when we arrive to thank them for their help with the bridge and remind them of this achievement. We love wearing our logo on our shirt when we do fundraising and we hope they will feel the same.

6 days to go, lots to do, very exciting!