Lake Victoria Children (LVC) is a community based Organization working at the grassroots to support the disadvantaged and most vulnerable children on Ukerewe Island in the heart of Lake Victoria. Founded in 2009 LVC reaches and supports over 2,800 disadvantaged children and their families annually through holistic interventions across Health, Education and Community development positioning ourselves as the strongest and immediate link of children to child support networks available on the Island and beyond.

Construction of a Classroom

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Project Details

Construction of a Classroom at Kabuhinzi Primary School

Services Location

Ukelewe

Project Timeline

1 Year

Project Overview

The construction of a new classroom at Kabuhinzi Primary School aims to address the growing need for educational infrastructure, providing a conducive learning environment for students. This project will support the school’s efforts to enhance educational access and quality, benefiting both students and the broader community.

Key Objectives:

  1. Enhance Learning Environment:
    • Provide a safe, spacious, and well-equipped classroom to accommodate more students and reduce overcrowding.
    • Create an environment conducive to effective teaching and learning, contributing to improved academic performance.
  2. Increase Access to Education:
    • Support the enrollment of more students by expanding the school’s capacity.
    • Ensure that children in Kabuhinzi and surrounding areas have access to quality primary education within their community.
  3. Strengthen Educational Infrastructure:
    • Improve the overall infrastructure of Kabuhinzi Primary School to meet the growing educational needs of the community.
    • Lay the groundwork for future expansion and development of the school.

Project Components:

  1. Design and Construction:
    • Classroom Layout: The design will include a spacious classroom with adequate seating, desks, and learning materials for students and teachers.
    • Durability and Safety: Use of quality materials to ensure the classroom is durable, safe, and able to withstand local environmental conditions.
    • Ventilation and Lighting: Incorporation of large windows and proper ventilation to ensure a comfortable learning environment.
  2. Furniture and Learning Materials:
    • Provision of desks, chairs, blackboards, and storage units for students and teachers.
    • Supply of educational resources, such as textbooks and teaching aids, to support effective learning.
  3. Community Involvement:
    • Local Labor and Resources: Engagement of local workers and sourcing of materials from the community to foster ownership and boost the local economy.
    • Parent and Teacher Association (PTA) Participation: Involvement of parents and teachers in the planning and oversight of the project to ensure it meets the community’s needs.

Expected Outcomes:

  1. Improved Educational Experience:
    • A new classroom will reduce student-to-teacher ratios, allowing for more individualized attention and better learning outcomes.
  2. Increased Enrollment:
    • The additional classroom will enable the school to accommodate more students, reducing the number of children who are unable to attend school due to space constraints.
  3. Enhanced Community Engagement:
    • The construction project will strengthen ties between the school and the community, fostering a sense of pride and commitment to education.
  4. Long-Term Educational Benefits:
    • By improving the infrastructure, Kabuhinzi Primary School will be better equipped to deliver quality education, contributing to the long-term development of the community.