Building an Eco-Friendly Secondary School in Kenya
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Samara grew up close to the Kikambala village, in the Kilifi County. She realized that many students younger than her were not able to gain a Secondary education because of the lack of Secondary Schools in the County. The Primary School in the area (Kikambala Primary School) serves 1500 students. The closest Secondary School is approximately 5km away and is overpopulated. Many students are not able to gain admission to Secondary Schools, and if they do, they are not able to afford the boarding or transportation costs. This causes many of the students to get lured into vices such as drug abuse, prostitution, early marriages and teen pregnancies.
This led her to embark on this project so that the students of the Kikambala village have a school that is close-by.
She held various Barazas (meetings) with the community to obtain their design ideas, goals and approval for this project. She then designed the school with the community and worked with a County Architect who was assigned to this project by the Governor of Kilifi, H. E. Amason Kingi. The designs and drawings were approved by the National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) as well as the Kilifi County. She then received a generous donation of 3.9 acres from the Catholic Archdiocese of Mombasa (CARM) Church. Upon completion of the construction of the school, the Church will own and manage the school.
The Master Plan of the school is designed to accommodate 270 students. The Master Plan is designed into two phases. Phase one (with a total goal of USD $350,000), only includes the construction of two classroom blocks (total of six classrooms), a science block (total of two science labs), an admin centre and a resource centre. Phase two includes the construction of the dining hall, the recreation centre, the boys’ and girls’ dormitory, the biogas digester and the greenhouse.
The Vision for this Project is to create a hub for development, employment and innovation that is inspired by, and serves the entire community. Moreover, the Mission for the School is to empower Kenyan students - through stellar education - to become change-makers of the continent.
The GoFundMe Campaign -
Please note that the GoFundMe Campaign is in CAD, whereas the website displays costs in USD
This Campaign is part of Phase 1 of the project and will fundraise for one Classroom Block (which includes 3 classrooms).
The cost of 1 Classroom - USD $17,500 (approximately CAD 23,333)
The cost of 1 Classroom Block (3 Classrooms) - USD $52,500 (approximately CAD 70,000)
Costs of Phase 1
Phase 1 only includes the construction of two classroom blocks (total of six classrooms), a science block (total of two science labs), an admin centre and a resource centre.
USD $17,500 - 1 Classroom
USD $52,500 - Classroom Block (3 Classrooms)
USD $47,500 - 1 Science Lab
USD $95,000 - Science Block (2 Science Labs)
USD $37,500 - Computer Lab or Library
USD $75,000 - Resource Centre (Library & Computer Lab)
USD $50,000 - Admin Block
USD $350,000 - Total Cost of Phase 1
* Included in the total cost of Phase 1, is a sum of USD $25,000, which includes and is not limited to preliminaries, external works (examples: landscaping, external lighting, drainage and external plumbing).
Phase 2
The Master Plan accommodates 270 students, which includes a boarding facility of 135 students. Phase 2 includes the construction of the dining hall, the recreation centre, the boys’ and girls’ dormitory, the biogas digester and the greenhouse.
Fundraising Ambassadors
The role of the Ambassador is to raise USD $1000. In honour of each Ambassador, an Indigenous tree will be planted under your name. Ambassadors can use a variety of Fundraising Methods, including, but not limited to, social media campaigns, fundraising events and their network of family/friends.
Golden Pledgers
Golden Pledgers will have the opportunity to have their respective classrooms or building blocks named after them, a loved one or a Corporation, for the entire history of the school.
We’re so excited to have YOU be a part of our team. Any donation, both monetary and/or the share of advice would be invaluable. Thank you so much for being a part of the project!
Check out the website for more information! www.carmschoolskenya.com
Samara grew up close to the Kikambala village, in the Kilifi County. She realized that many students younger than her were not able to gain a Secondary education because of the lack of Secondary Schools in the County. The Primary School in the area (Kikambala Primary School) serves 1500 students. The closest Secondary School is approximately 5km away and is overpopulated. Many students are not able to gain admission to Secondary Schools, and if they do, they are not able to afford the boarding or transportation costs. This causes many of the students to get lured into vices such as drug abuse, prostitution, early marriages and teen pregnancies.
This led her to embark on this project so that the students of the Kikambala village have a school that is close-by.
She held various Barazas (meetings) with the community to obtain their design ideas, goals and approval for this project. She then designed the school with the community and worked with a County Architect who was assigned to this project by the Governor of Kilifi, H. E. Amason Kingi. The designs and drawings were approved by the National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) as well as the Kilifi County. She then received a generous donation of 3.9 acres from the Catholic Archdiocese of Mombasa (CARM) Church. Upon completion of the construction of the school, the Church will own and manage the school.
The Master Plan of the school is designed to accommodate 270 students. The Master Plan is designed into two phases. Phase one (with a total goal of USD $350,000), only includes the construction of two classroom blocks (total of six classrooms), a science block (total of two science labs), an admin centre and a resource centre. Phase two includes the construction of the dining hall, the recreation centre, the boys’ and girls’ dormitory, the biogas digester and the greenhouse.
The Vision for this Project is to create a hub for development, employment and innovation that is inspired by, and serves the entire community. Moreover, the Mission for the School is to empower Kenyan students - through stellar education - to become change-makers of the continent.
The GoFundMe Campaign -
Please note that the GoFundMe Campaign is in CAD, whereas the website displays costs in USD
This Campaign is part of Phase 1 of the project and will fundraise for one Classroom Block (which includes 3 classrooms).
The cost of 1 Classroom - USD $17,500 (approximately CAD 23,333)
The cost of 1 Classroom Block (3 Classrooms) - USD $52,500 (approximately CAD 70,000)
Costs of Phase 1
Phase 1 only includes the construction of two classroom blocks (total of six classrooms), a science block (total of two science labs), an admin centre and a resource centre.
USD $17,500 - 1 Classroom
USD $52,500 - Classroom Block (3 Classrooms)
USD $47,500 - 1 Science Lab
USD $95,000 - Science Block (2 Science Labs)
USD $37,500 - Computer Lab or Library
USD $75,000 - Resource Centre (Library & Computer Lab)
USD $50,000 - Admin Block
USD $350,000 - Total Cost of Phase 1
* Included in the total cost of Phase 1, is a sum of USD $25,000, which includes and is not limited to preliminaries, external works (examples: landscaping, external lighting, drainage and external plumbing).
Phase 2
The Master Plan accommodates 270 students, which includes a boarding facility of 135 students. Phase 2 includes the construction of the dining hall, the recreation centre, the boys’ and girls’ dormitory, the biogas digester and the greenhouse.
Fundraising Ambassadors
The role of the Ambassador is to raise USD $1000. In honour of each Ambassador, an Indigenous tree will be planted under your name. Ambassadors can use a variety of Fundraising Methods, including, but not limited to, social media campaigns, fundraising events and their network of family/friends.
Golden Pledgers
Golden Pledgers will have the opportunity to have their respective classrooms or building blocks named after them, a loved one or a Corporation, for the entire history of the school.
We’re so excited to have YOU be a part of our team. Any donation, both monetary and/or the share of advice would be invaluable. Thank you so much for being a part of the project!
Check out the website for more information! www.carmschoolskenya.com
Organizer
Samara Visram
Organizer
Toronto, ON
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