Programme Sekoly: Karinoro Primary School

Project Report | Oct 14, 2026
Karinoro Primary School: Construction Complete!

By Lorin Thompson | Programmes & Office Assistant

With support from GlobalGiving donors, SEED has completed new classroom construction, teacher accommodation and water, sanitation and hygiene facilities at Karinoro Primary School in southeastern Madagascar.

The existing school building has been repaired and a new three-classroom block constructed, providing additional space for 150 students. Classrooms have been furnished with desks, blackboards and storage cupboards. New teacher accommodation includes living space and an office, providing teachers with dedicated facilities at the school.

Five gender-segregated latrines have been built, alongside drinking and handwashing stations. A dedicated menstrual health facility provides female students with a private space. Working with Tatirano Social Enterprise, SEED also installed a 10,000-litre rainwater harvesting system to supply water to the drinking and handwashing stations and menstrual health facility. Painted handprints, murals and footprints along the paths to handwashing stations encourage students to practise good hygiene.

All 202 students received water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) education. SEED also trained teachers and community representatives in hygiene practices, water treatment and facility maintenance, and established a 15-member WASH committee to oversee the facilities. Teachers will continue delivering WASH lessons in future school years, helping sustain this work beyond the project.

To offset the estimated 72,186 kg of CO emissions from construction, SEED planted 326 Moringa trees. Monitoring confirmed that 326 healthy trees survived. A further 326 eucalyptus seedlings were planted at a community resource-use site in response to local requests.

These facilities provide students and teachers with additional classroom space and access to water and sanitation, while WASH education and committee training support their continued use and maintenance.

Thank you to all GlobalGiving donors for supporting this project.

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Jun 18, 2026
Programme Sekoly: Karinoro Primary School, Foundations to Finishing Touches

By Ellen Manwaring | Programmes and Office Assistant

Adding the finishing touches to Karinoro building

Access to safe, inclusive learning environments remains a significant challenge for many rural communities in southeast Madagascar. Through the Sekoly project, SEED is working alongside communities to improve educational outcomes by providing quality school infrastructure, safe sanitation facilities, and reliable access to water. The transformation of Karinoro Primary School is now entering its final stages, with construction work nearing completion and the project’s impact already becoming visible across the school site.

The new three-classroom school building, together with the attached teacher accommodation, is now structurally complete. Windows, doors, and roofing have all been installed, creating a secure and welcoming environment for both students and teachers. Inside the classrooms, 105 student desk-benches and four teacher table-and-chair sets have been delivered and assembled, meaning the learning spaces are now fully furnished and ready for use. The remaining works focus on final finishes, including paintwork, which is currently underway and expected to be completed in the coming weeks.

Alongside the school building, the new gender-segregated latrine block and Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) facility are also approaching completion. All major construction activities have now been finished, and the team is currently installing handrails to improve accessibility for all users. Once this work is complete, the facilities will receive their final coats of paint.

The final element of the project will be the installation of a rainwater harvesting system, which will provide a reliable source of water for the school community and support improved hygiene practices. Once this installation has occurred, the project will be fully complete.

The Sekoly team is incredibly excited to see this WASH and education infrastructure project come to fruition. Thanks to continued donor support, Karinoro Primary School is set to benefit from improved learning environments, enhanced sanitation facilities, and reliable access to water, creating lasting improvements for students, teachers, and the wider community for years to come.

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Feb 26, 2026
Foundations for Health and Learning: Karinoro

By Ellen Manwaring | Programmes and Office Assistant

Karinoro Construction

The Sekoly: Karinoro Primary School project continues to make steady progress, with significant developments across construction, furniture, and health education.

The first latrine block has now reached roof height, and the walls are being smoothed as part of the finishing work. The second block has completed all below-ground works, and the concrete floor is in place, providing safe and hygienic facilities for students. These improvements will help encourage regular attendance and support a healthier school environment.

The main school building, including attached teacher accommodation, has also reached roof height. Interior wall rendering has begun, and the next step will be installing concrete belting along the roof edges in preparation for the roof. When complete, this building will provide a secure learning environment for students and comfortable accommodation for teachers, helping to attract and retain staff.

Desk-bench components are being constructed by local carpenters in Fort Dauphin. Once transported to the school site, they will be assembled and finished, giving students proper classroom furniture while also supporting local livelihoods.

WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) education continues alongside construction, with students and teachers already completing lessons on handwashing and water treatment. These sessions help the school community maintain good health and make the most of the new facilities.

With roofing, furniture assembly, and finishing touches still ahead, the Sekoly Karinoro project is on track to make a difference in the lives of students and teachers. Thanks to donor support, tangible improvements in learning, health, and daily life for the students and teachers continue to take shape at the primary school and leave a lasting impact on the community.

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