Aid in Action
Before & After: A Primary School Gets a Facelift
Primary school rehabilitation improves children’s education
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Friday, August 05, 2005
Located in Djibouti’s capital city, Guelleh Batal primary school was in a bad state of disrepair, lacking security, sanitation and learning materials for its 250 students. USAID supported the structure’s rehabilitation, and since the facelift, enrollment has dramatically increased.
USAID/Leslie McBride
Before
Guelleh Batal primary school did not offer an environment conducive to learning. The school lacked a boundary wall or any form of sanitation system, grossly endangering the health and well-being of students and teachers. Classrooms were run down and had minimal school materials and equipment.
After
USAID/Leslie McBride
USAID helped rehabilitate 12 classrooms, replacing doors and windows, repairing the roof, renovating the electrical system and installing new lights and fans. The exterior and interior walls were patched and painted, and the classroom floors were redone. Classrooms were also fully furnished with new equipment. A community outreach program now orchestrates maintenance of the school and its surroundings.