A Progress Report on Fundraising and Reconstruction

• Fundraising began in July 2007 and included an insert in The Friend.
• By March 2008 £12,000 had been raised, which was sent to GUP, Bangladesh.
• In June 2008 the Executive Director of GUP, S A Wahab, sent his first report, with photos of the reconstruction work (see photos below).

He reported that "the work of the construction of Peace Library and renovation of Peace Centre is going on in full swing. Construction Work of Peace Library up to roof has been has been completed and repairing work of the roof of old two storied building has been completed. Roof of the dormatory near the mess house was replace with earthen tiles and other repairing work is going on. By this time we have set up an orchid house in Peace Centre. The money that has sent by you is near to expended. I am very much afraid, due to the price hike of the construction materials, it is almost double than the estimate of last year."

• In response a further £3,360 has been sent, and the fund will remain open into 2009.
• Over 100 individuals, organisations and trusts have contributed directly, with many more contributing through their Quaker Meeting.
• Quaker meetings from Tokyo to Texas have been involved.

		Rod binding & alignment of 1st floor completed and waiting for proper curing of the floor.
Initial stage of construction work of the Peace Library
		Construction of roof of the top floor of the Peace Library is just started
View of the wall of the old dormitory building before repairing
		View of the wall old dormitory building after plastering with sand & cement
Inside view of the old Peace Library
		View of the old dormitory after replacing the roof with earthen tiles
Side view of the dormitory under renovation
		S A Wahab, Executive Director and two team members of GUP are seen with Patrick Brooks, a visiting Quaker from Texas, in front of the dormitory
The Orchid House with orchid plants is a new addition to the Peace Centre