Across Maridi County in South Sudan, African Revival has supported school construction at Daylight, Town and Kozi, working with communities and partners who share a commitment to children’s education.
For the pupils, teachers and families connected to these schools, suitable learning spaces and facilities can make a meaningful difference to the daily experience of school. These projects reflect the work of many people who have contributed their time, skills and support.
Three school communities
Each of these schools serves its own community, and each project represents a shared effort to provide better places for children to learn. African Revival-supported work across the sites has included classrooms, sanitation facilities, water infrastructure and furniture.
The County Engineer reported that the three projects had been completed and handed over. Formal completion certificates had not yet been issued when the independent review took place, so physical handover and formal certification should be understood as separate steps.
Working together for local schools
At Daylight, parents and teachers contributed local materials and labour, with support from the Diocese of Maridi. The Diocese and the school community also played a part in planning for the care of the facilities.
Thank you to our supporters
The Daylight project was supported by the Guernsey Overseas Aid and Development Commission, with Wilmslow Wells for Africa supporting rainwater harvesting. We are grateful to both for helping create better learning conditions.
For Town Secondary School, our thanks go to The Adam Handling Collection, The Allen Trust and attendees of the 2024 African Revival Ball. Support for Kozi Primary School included the Maurice and Hilda Laing Charitable Trust, Tula Trust, De La Rue Charitable Trust, Wallace Bell Charitable Trust, Wilmslow Wells for Africa, The Adam Handling Collection, The Allen Trust, an anonymous donor and attendees of the 2024 African Revival Ball.
Looking beyond the buildings
Classrooms and sanitation are only part of what makes a school work. Teachers, school leaders, families and local communities all play an essential part in supporting children’s learning and looking after facilities over time.
We are grateful to everyone who has supported education in these communities. We will share further school-specific information and photographs when the details have been checked with the people involved.
