Project Overview
For a young student, school should be a place that inspires, nurtures potential, and fosters the natural curiosity essential for learning. Friends Of Guirgho is building a scalable model that helps to harness the skills, talents, and dedication of local educators, creating sustainable opportunities for education and growth.
Imagine a child, eager to explore beyond the limits of a chalkboard, now unlocking the world through technology, discovering new possibilities, broadening horizons, and shaping their future with the tools they need to thrive.
Which one of these children will eventually
· find a cure for cancer?
· invent a more efficient power cell?
· become the teacher that inspires?
· be part of next generation of innovators and leaders?
Friends of Guirgho believes sustainable education requires:
A secure and supportive setting featuring renewable energy sources, such as solar power· Clean and sanitary facilities with running water are provided for health and hygiene.
Nutrition for improved focus and achievement
Provided teachers with resources, including required teaching materials and appropriate living accommodation.
Clean, sanitary facilities for well-being, running water
Resources for enhancing education, including computers and a dedicated library
Active participation in the community to promote ongoing support and sustained achievement.
Friends of Guirgho's To-Do List:
Build two teachers' accommodations with running water and electricity
Enclose the school compound
Build a new preschool building to comply with government regulations
Provide basic maintenance training for students and parents to help maintain the planned infrastructure additions