Many families and schools in Liberia do not have the needed school resources to ensure that the children receive a quality education. The school building is over 40 years old and roof sheeting has rusted away and needs to be replaced. This project will raise the funds necessary to replace the school roof.
The Liberian education system is emerging from a prolonged and brutally destructive period of civil unrest. Liberia is significantly behind most other countries in the African region in nearly all education statistics. After 14 years of civil war, which resulted in the destruction of much of the country's trained workforce, the country is still in the process of rebuilding its educational system. This had led to dire situations such as barren classrooms and run-down school facilities.
Monrovia gets on average 4624 mm (182 in) of rainfall per year. During the rainy season, the torrential rain leaks through the rusted sheets, dripping down to the floor. This disrupts learning and the kids have to crowd into dry areas. This project will reinforce and boost education by providing the badly-needed supporting structure and roof repair at the Henry Bennah Kingsville Public School. This will give the children a safe, dry and secure environment to learn.
Underprivileged children will get a decent education - transforming their lives and providing opportunities for growth, and contribution to national development. By upgrading the quality of education offered in schools, we will be helping to transform communities and the entire nation. Investing in child development is critical for human development and we cannot talk about economic growth without talking about healthy and literate communities.
