Summary
The Bume Primary School building in the Volta region was built about 80 years ago and since then has never been renovated. The entire building is in urgent need of repair or reconstruction.
What is the issue, problem, or challenge?
The Bume Primary school was build about 90 years ago. Since the building of this school, both the walls and the roofing have never seen any form of renovation, and as a result, the entire building has become a death trap.There are big cracks all over the walls - some parts are completely broken off. Part of the roof has been blown away by rain storms over the years, whiles the wood panels used for the roofing are becoming rotten and are therefore decaying.
How will this project solve this problem?
This project will take immediate action to reinforcement the walls and the roof of the building, whiles working to source funds to reconstruct a new school building in partnership with the community and other interested organizations.
Potential Long Term Impact
Education is the key for development and breaking the cycle of poverty,hence this project when funded will increase school enrollment. Many parents will be more than happy to send the children to the a school with good infrastructure.
Project Message
I am afraid to send my child to this dilapidated school building but when we get a new building, I will be more than happy to send all my 3 children.
- Kofi Lowel, A 48 year old father of 3 children
Funding Information
Total Funding Received to Date: $125
Funding Information
This project is now in implementation and no longer available for funding.
Received funds will be used to accomplish concrete objectives as
indicated in the project's "Activities" section. Updates will be posted under the
"Project Report" tab as they become available.
Donors' contributions and pledges to this project totaled $125
.
The original project funding goal was $78,000.
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