We’d like to introduce you to two incredible Comfort International supporters from Sandyhills Parish Church. Paul and Millie took 6 weeks out of their lives in Scotland to head to Kigali to help in the construction of the CTC. Paul is an electrician by trade and has done a massive job wiring up the entirety of the CTC. Millie, in their own words, is keeping everything together and on track. Millie downplays her own value, but has proven herself to be just as important to the CTC as Paul. They have struck up a great rapport with the construction team building the CTC and it has been amazing to see the love they have for the Street Kids Rescue project members being poured out in such a practical way.
Paul has been hard at work on the electrical installation at the CTC, helping bring the building one step closer to being ready to serve the young people of Rwanda. From wiring power and lighting circuits and fitting sockets and switches, to installing the fire alarm system, smoke detectors and fuse boards, there has been plenty to keep him busy across all three floors.
As the weeks have progressed, the focus has shifted towards making connections, working through the final snags and getting everything ready for the power supply to be connected. It’s exciting to see the building gradually taking shape, with each stage of the work bringing the CTC closer to completion!
It’s also been a real team effort. Paul has worked closely with Valence, the site manager, Shikama, the other electrician, and the wider construction team to get everything in place. There have been plenty of laughs, lots of patience and some brilliant teamwork along the way. Despite a language barrier at times, Paul and Shikama have bonded over more than just their shared love of electrical work, they also discovered a mutual love of Scottish football, and one day unintentionally turned up wearing matching Scotland football tops. Great minds think alike.
Meanwhile, Millie has continued to play her own invaluable role in keeping everything together and on track, proving once again that there are so many ways to make a difference on a project like this.
As Paul and Millie return home to Glasgow after six weeks in Rwanda, we want to say a huge thank you for the time, skills, dedication and love they have poured into the CTC. Their willingness to give up time at home to serve alongside the team is such a blessing, and their contribution will have a lasting impact as the project continues to develop.
We’re so grateful to have supporters who put their faith into action in such a practical way. Thank you, Paul and Millie!Â