We’ve now completed a semi-permanent, transitional classroom at the Main Tendre Orphanage. This classroom will be used by the thirty school age kids in the Orphanage’s care. We’ve also provided desks, school supplies, and a chalkboard for this free school. Kids are now attending class where before they were denied an education.
Prior to the earthquake La Main Tendre Orphanage housed all of its children in a large comfortable building with a free school. The earthquake destroyed that structure.
While safe housing is clearly a priority for the directors of the orphanage, they asked for help in educating the kids above all else.
Transitional classrooms are a cost effective way to get children back to school. In this case, building the classroom, desks, and providing a chalkboard was all possible for just 1000 EU. While the classroom is semi-permanent and transitional, it is not a weak or short term solution.
When we say a “transitional” and “semi-permanent” classroom we mean a classroom that will be usable and comfortable as is for the next five to ten years. It can also be expanded into a full permanent school.
With our first classroom completed, we’re looking forward to supporting more schools around Port au Prince by providing similar facilities.
You can view more pictures of this project here. You can also read a one page summary of this project here.
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With thanks to our partners here in Haiti GrassRoots United, for their logistical support. For more on GrassRoots United’s accomplishments visit them online at www.GrassRootsUnited.org.
