Improve educationImprove Education

  • Provided 15,000 books for a community library
  • Purchased over 1,600 textbooks for high school and elementary school classes
  • Purchased reference books for school library
  • Funded construction of 4 new classrooms at elementary school
  • Purchased desks for elementary school
  • Provided certified course in carpentry
  • Provide educational programs for staff at Sendafa Health Center
  • Provide IEC (Information, Education and Communication)
  • Subsidized tuition for students to complete high school
  • Funded travel for high school graduates to attend their first year of university
  • Annually bring American teachers to teach English and hygiene

Since 2006, more than 3,500 students have received academic support including tuition, travel, uniforms and school supplies.

VISION FOR THE FUTURE

  • Educational support: more students at all levels. More educational materials
  • Build additional classrooms and provide teaching materials (e.g. computers, whiteboards)
  • Special teaching programs for students (English, extra classes for those with poor grades)
  • Expand IEC (Information, Education and Communication) to include projectors, minimedia centers
  • Strengthen existing vocational schools through training and materials
  • Develop more vocational schools
  • Enhance library and develop reading centers