Mapalo Community School is a government-run public school in Zambia serving an estimated 700–1000 learners. The school faces infrastructure challenges that require attention to ensure that learners have a safe, adequate and supportive environment in which to learn.
The proposed project will address the school's priority needs, which include deteriorated classroom buildings, insufficient classroom space, inadequate desks and benches, limited teaching and learning materials, and deficiencies in water and sanitation facilities.
Hearts Educators proposes to improve the learning environment at Mapalo Community School, a government-run public school in Zambia.In collaboration with the school administration, the project will prioritise the rehabilitation of deteriorated classrooms, the construction of additional classrooms, the provision of desks and benches, and the supply of essential teaching and learning materials. Improvements to water, sanitation and electricity will also be considered through a needs assessment.
The project is intended to improve the safety, adequacy and functionality of the school environment, support effective teaching and learning, and help the school accommodate learners appropriately.Through this initiative, we hope to contribute to a more supportive learning environment in which children have better access to the facilities and educational resources they need to learn and thrive.
Mapalo Community School
Renovation
3 new classrooms
Renovation / Refurbishment
Paintwork and flooring
Roofing and windows
1 electrical/solar system
1 borehole/water pump
3 toilet blocks
40 sets of teaching materials
70 school kits
Autres (à préciser)
1000
To be done
Received
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Vision Academy of Excellence is a Christ-centred, non-profit educational institution located in Wantik, New London, Freetown, Sierra Leone. The school faces a significant infrastructure challenge that limits its capacity to provide quality education to children in the surrounding community.Wantik is a rapidly growing community characterised by mountainous terrain, hills, and valleys. According to information obtained from the community headman through a recent community development survey, the community has approximately 2,000 school-age children, of whom an estimated 50 – 60% are of preschool and primary school age.
However, access to conveniently located educational facilities remains a concern, as nearby government schools are approximately 30–40 minutes away, depending on the distance travelled by individual pupils. This situation creates additional difficulties for younger children who must travel considerable distances to access education.Although Vision Academy of Excellence is already operational and committed to serving the educational needs of the community, the lack of a purpose-built school building presents a major obstacle to its growth and development. Without adequate classrooms and essential educational facilities, the institution faces limitations in accommodating more pupils and providing a suitable environment for effective teaching and learning.
The school urgently requires a permanent, well-designed facility that will provide sufficient classroom space and essential support services. The proposed project involves constructing
These facilities will promote effective teaching, improve school management, support independent learning, and enhance sanitation and pupil welfare.The absence of adequate infrastructure threatens the school’s ability to respond effectively to the growing demand for accessible education in Wantik and neighbouring communities. The proposed construction project will therefore address a critical educational infrastructure gap while creating opportunities for more children to access a safe, supportive, and conducive learning environment.Through this project, Vision Academy of Excellence seeks to strengthen educational access, promote academic excellence, moral values, spiritual capacity and character development, and establish a sustainable institution capable of contributing meaningfully to the educational and social development of the community.
Lack of fuel for school transport; lack of school materials and equipment; lack of teacher training; lack of training and capacity-building for pupils; inadequate school infrastructure; lack of clothing and school supplies; lack of financial and material support; and the need to protect and promote the rights of deaf children
