Furniture

We have five chairs and tables at SDV, and we borrow additional furniture from the subcounty headquarters when we the need arises.

The tables and chairs were designed by us, made from trees from the nearby forest, by a carpenter from a nearby village. This was a conscious choice, since we want to spend as much as possible locally. Each pair cost us around UGS 25,000 (US$ 15), plus varnishing, making it a cost-effective choice as well.

The design is simple, yet practical - each chair can accommodate two people comfortably, for all those occasions when a computer is shared. But, during peak hours, five children can squeeze in.

The And a table can host two laptops with some space to spare - and since the arrival of additional computers last week, we have been making use of this configuration, allowing us to put the computers to use right away. In the picture, you can see two police officers sharing a table and a chair during training.

We have been varnishing the furniture ourselves, in rotation, since we did not want to wait long to have them ready for use. In preparation for further expansion, we've placed an order for five more tables and chairs.