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1 THARS Training Center Gitega, Burundi Design by Engineering Ministries International (EMI) Februrary 10, 2007

2 Engineering Ministries International “Designing a World of Hope” Mobilizing volunteer engineers, architects and surveyors to design projects in developing countries that help the poor and advance the kingdom of God. Mobilizing volunteer engineers, architects and surveyors to design projects in developing countries that help the poor and advance the kingdom of God. We design: schools, hospitals, orphanages, training centers, water systems, bridges…. We design: schools, hospitals, orphanages, training centers, water systems, bridges…. Have designed 600 projects in 80 countries in 25 years Have designed 600 projects in 80 countries in 25 years Volunteer design professionals Volunteer design professionals Sending Offices in: USA, Canada Field Offices in: Uganda, India, Guatemala Sending Offices in: USA, Canada Field Offices in: Uganda, India, Guatemala

3 Trauma Healing and Reconciliation Services (THARS) Reconciling: mankind to God, man to man, through the forgiveness of Christ. Gitega Training Center – healing the heart of Africa “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people he chose for his inheritance… No king is saved by the size of his army; no warrior escapes by his great strength… The eyes of the Lord are on those who fear him, on whose hope is in his unfailing love, to deliver them from death and keep them alive in famine.” - Psalm 33:12 – 22

4 Existing Site 2+ hectare site given by Governor of Gitega 2+ hectare site given by Governor of Gitega Very peaceful with beautiful views – conducive to healing Very peaceful with beautiful views – conducive to healing

5 Temporary Administration Building Boundary Chapel (foundation) Ravine Temporary Administration Building Property Boundary Chapel (foundation) Ravine

6 Phase I - Scope finish construction of: - temporary Administration Building - Chapel for 100 people finish construction of: - temporary Administration Building - Chapel for 100 people Listening Building - for 6 people + Listening Building - for 6 people + 6 Student Cottages – for 16 students each 6 Student Cottages – for 16 students each 1 Trainer Cottage – for 8 trainers 1 Trainer Cottage – for 8 trainers Director’s Home Director’s Home Basketball and Volleyball courts Basketball and Volleyball courts Boundary Wall Boundary Wall

7 Site Masterplan

8 North Temp Admin (under constr) Chapel (under constr.) Meeting Hall Group Therapy Dining Hall Student Cottages Admin. Staff Cottages Trainer Cottage Listening Room Bldg Director’s House Admin LEGEND Red - Under Construction Yellow - Phase I Black - Phase II

9 Listening Rooms Building 6 listening rooms 1 agitated person room 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

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11 Student Cottages

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13 Elevation – student cottage

14 Trainer’s Cottage Same layout as student cottages 2 trainers / room x 4 rooms

15 Director’s House

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17 Elevation – director’s house

18 Structure of Buildings Reinforced concrete frame with confined brick walls Reinforced concrete frame with confined brick walls Roof of wood or steel trusses with metal roof and wooden drop ceiling Roof of wood or steel trusses with metal roof and wooden drop ceiling

19 Structure of Buildings Use best practices of Burundi Typical construction is good. Be sure to use best practices, including: Typical construction is good. Be sure to use best practices, including: Grade beam at bottom of walls Grade beam at bottom of walls Cement mortar beds near wall ends & openings Cement mortar beds near wall ends & openings Concrete bond beam over doors and windows. Concrete bond beam over doors and windows.

20 New Structural Ideas EMI design slightly stronger frame members and steel EMI design slightly stronger frame members and steel 2 nd bond beam at top of wall below roof 2 nd bond beam at top of wall below roof Typical Concrete Frame

21 Water Quality & Water Storage

22 Waste-Water Disposal

23 Storm water

24 Electrical Power Generator vs. Municipal Power Generator vs. Municipal Power Site Distribution Site Distribution

25 Cost Estimate Phase I:BIF 555,000,000 ($US 555,000) Phase I:BIF 555,000,000 ($US 555,000) Phase II:BIF 275,000,000 ($US 275,000) Phase II:BIF 275,000,000 ($US 275,000) TOTAL:BIF 830,000,000 ($US 830,000) TOTAL:BIF 830,000,000 ($US 830,000)

26 Output Funding Brochure – by April 15 – see Brazil orphanage example Funding Brochure – by April 15 – see Brazil orphanage example Construction Report – by Aug 15 - see Burundi YFC example Construction Report – by Aug 15 - see Burundi YFC example


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