Amazing progress!

Over the last 4 days, we have made a lot of progress on the school construction and have gotten a chance to get to know the people in the community of Piedra de Agua. 

Stage 1 - Mark the layout of the building and dig holes and trenches for the foundation

Stage 2 - Cut wire and form rebar for the foundation (all done by hand). 

Meanwhile, we are working on developing a permanent water system for the school by using water from a well that belongs to a nearby family. 

Stage 3 - Mix and pour concrete once the rebar pillar frames are placed in the holes. In order for this to happen, we mix cement, gravel, water, and sand that has been sifted. The mixing process is quite complicated when it is done by hand as you have to ensure that there aren't any dry spots in the concrete as well as keep the concrete moist until it is placed in the holes. After some concrete is poured into the holes, large rocks are placed in there to provide more stability. Then, we fill it to ground level with more concrete. The trenches are filled as well once rebar frames are placed connecting the pillars underground.