Shreya Ramakrishnan

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  Building Housing for Teachers

  Construction of housing for teachers is now underway! Supplies have arrived in the village and bricks are being laid! Support of the teachers is very important to the quality of education in Konkourona. In Burkina Faso, the government assigns teachers to villages anywhere in the country, often placing them hours away from their spouses and…

  Shreya Ramakrishnan

  July 8, 2023

  Affordable and Clean Energy, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Facilities, Gender Equality, Housing, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Quality Education, Responsible Consumption and Production, Sustainable Cities and Communities

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  New Classrooms are Finished

  Officials decided to end classes for Grades 1-5 for the summer as a result of COVID-19, but students in Grade 6 are studying hard for the compulsory middle school exam to be held in July. They are using one of the new classrooms and can now study at night as a result of the lights that…

  Shreya Ramakrishnan

  July 8, 2023

  Affordable and Clean Energy, Gender Equality, Good Health and Well-Being, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Primary School, Quality Education, Responsible Consumption and Production, Sustainable Cities and Communities

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  School Starts Soon

  Construction of three new classrooms and an office for the principal and teachers is almost finished. In the past month, the walls have been plastered and painted, solar panels and electricity were installed, steps and ramps were put in, and desks were built. Classes are currently targeted to resume in 10 days and when they do, school will…

  Shreya Ramakrishnan

  July 6, 2023

  Affordable and Clean Energy, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Facilities, Gender Equality, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Primary School, Quality Education, Responsible Consumption and Production, Sustainable Cities and Communities