Azena Elementary School Renovation
Transforming sub-standard classrooms into modern learning environments
18
Classrooms Renovated
60K
Birr in Books
0
Students on Logs/Rocks
The Challenge
- The elementary school was below standard by all measures with five sub-standard classroom blocks
- For lack of desks, many students used to sit on eucalyptus logs and rocks on a dusty floor
- For lack of a cement floor, the pile of dust was a breeding ground for bugs that attacked children's feet
- Many children were barefoot and vulnerable to infections and diseases
- Unable to stand the challenges, many children were forced to drop out of school
- No proper library or toilet facilities existed for the students
- Communicable diseases spread easily in the untidy, unsanitary environment
The Actions
- Five sub-standard classroom blocks were completely rehabilitated and furnished
- 18 combined desks provided per classroom (one desk for four students)
- One table and one chair supplied to teachers in each renovated classroom
- New ceilings, doors, windows, and concrete floors installed
- Outside walls were plastered with cement and pavement and drainage pipes installed
- New library built and stocked with books worth 60,000 birr
- Modern toilet facilities constructed for students and staff
- The school now provides students with adequate seating, working, and recreation spaces
The Impact
- An estimated 2,224 students (around 60 in each classroom) benefited from improved facilities
- Significant reduction in communicable diseases and health hazards
- Dramatic decrease in student dropout rates as learning environment improved
- Increased student enrollment due to attractive, modern facilities
- Improved teaching quality with proper furniture and resources
- Enhanced learning outcomes in clean, safe classrooms
- Created a conducive environment for quality elementary education
"The elementary school was below standard by all measures. For lack of desks, many students used to sit on eucalyptus logs and rocks on a dusty floor. For lack of a cement floor, the pile of dust was a breeding ground for bugs, which used to attack the feet of children, many of whom were barefoot. Unable to stand the challenges, many children were forced to drop out of school."
"The upgrading of the school (concrete flooring, cement plastering of the walls, and furnishing them all), thanks to the tireless effort of Dr. Getnet and the generosity of Canadians, has attracted and retained many students."
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