Steven's Primary School -
"For Greater Horizons" - the school motto and impetus for its beginning! Established to answer the educational needs of children in the village of Akashenshero, the school opened in 2012 as a nursery and daycare and quickly expanded to include primary grades 1-7, providing access to education within its own community. Prior to opening, most children in this village did not attend school for multiple reasons, so Steven's provides more than academics for its students. In 2017, we developed an on-going tuition sponsorship program connecting students to the world beyond their village. Our efforts continue as we support the school through donation of textbooks, teaching supplies, and plan for future growth in order to provide access to education for multiple generations.
No walls and a tarp roof
No textbooks, reading books, or teaching materials
The power of education and promise for their future is felt every time another village child enters school!
No walls and a tarp roof
Vicent Primary School - Opened Feb 2018
What does the future hold for children who do not attend school - until recently over 100 children in the village of Ruragara were not attending school. Of their parents, only one had received any level of formal education. The cycle was continuing as generations of families were going without education in this small fishing village.
A partnership between 2-4 Life Project, Obolo Germany, and Mihingo Conservation Foundation (MCF) has paved the way for Vicent (Formerly St. Paul Primary), now successfully breaking the cycle!
Due to extreme poverty, the families simply cannot afford tuition which would normally pay for the needs of the school. 2-4 Life Project, Obolo Germany, and MCF fund the teachers' salaries.
Currently the school offers kindergarten through 6th grade.
2-4 Life Project is committed to providing textbooks, teaching materials, and uniforms annually.
Ruragara is a remote fishing village
The school day starts and ends at the flag pole.
Ruragara is a remote fishing village