Last week we were fortunate to meet the school board, head teachers, engineer and school team to discuss the planning for Suango Mele Primary School - which was very badly damaged following Cyclone PAM.
We are hopeful to commence this week. I will keep you all posted.
The goals for this school refurbishment and rebuilding is massive as damage is extensive. Our group has joined forces with like minded people keen to see good come from this disaster and particularly in the key area of education. Ratua Foundation (Isabelle Henon) have allocated VT1,500,000 to assist with classroom rebuilding at Suango Mele. (refer: www.ratuafoundation.com or www.ratua.com)
Our group with our funding raised so far is to commence with refurbishment of the Headmasters house which was damaged by PAM.
Our group has identified two areas we could assist with further rebuild input or assistance with an additional toilet block - as presently 400 students have access to only one block of six unisex toilets.
We will work with the Chairman of the School Committee and the Headmaster and staff to ensure the funding we have raised here and in Australia (by our Australian members of our team) is put to good use.
Please circulate our link so our fundraising can be increased now these projects have been clearly identified and approved .... link to all your friends and family. Our team in Vanuatu will ensure 100% of your funding gets to its destined project and not eaten away in administration costs.
Attached is a photo taken at Suango Mele School showing some of the work required on the Headmasters house. View the gallery for other photos showing the damage at the School.
