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The School that Crossed a River

The school that crossed a river

 

The successful construction of Neegbah Primary School was especially pleasing given the logistical challenges that had to be overcome. All building materials first had to be transported overland from Monrovia to Cestos City, which is a 5 – 7 hour drive on un-tarmacked roads. ), then were painstakingly transported across the river in canoes and finally, carried by hand and on foot to the site by the villagers themselves. It took 15-months to complete.

It has all been worth it – the children now have a robust, sturdy school installed with electrical wiring and sockets so that a multitude of lessons can take place, including evening adult literacy classes. There is even a water pump outside to provide a reliable source of clean water to the school!

The community is very proud, in fact all of us are. This is the result of successful collaboration between the community, us, and our local partners, the Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE).

Click on the first thumbnail below to view a slideshow about Neegbah's new school and Children in Crisis' other work in Liberia:

This is Mr Carly, Principle of Neegbah School, teaching in the current, cramped, windowless school building
This girl will attend the new Neegbah School which is currently being built by Children in Crisis and our local partners FAWE
We spotted this sign attached to a house in Neegbah village. This community deserves a better school!
This is the River Cestos which must be crossed to reach Neegbah
All of the building materials had to be transported across the river in canoes
The local community then had to carry the building materials by hand (a 30 minute walk) to Mr Dee, the building contractor.
But it's been worth it. We've been very impressed by the standard of work that Mr Dee and his team have delivered.
We've installed electrical wiring and sockets in the school. This is so that adult literacy classes can be held in the evenings.
This water pump will provide a reliable source of clean water to the school.
This is the school kitchen. The community hope that this will make the school eligible for help from the World Food Programme.
The local kids drop by to make sure that all the building work is on track.
Becky and Sarah visited our teacher training programme in Cestos City.
Our teacher training trains teachers who can deliver clear, structured and motivating lessons.
Becky and Sarah also visited our Vocational Training Centre (VTC) which has been a real success since it opened in 2009
At the VTC we train women in work skills so that they can earn an income to support their families & gain some independence
This lady proudly shows off the bread rolls that she has learnt to make whilst studying in our pastry class
Tailoring is a skill that can allow women to work from home. We give equipment such as sewing machines to graduates.
A tailoring student hard at work.
Some beautiful skirts made at the VTC that day.
This class is very popular
Serafina graduated from the hairdressing course in May 2011
Upon graduating, Serafina set up this salon with a fellow graduate. Success!
All of the work you've seen is the result of co-operation between Children in Crisis (CIC), FAWE and the local community.