Building a School!

The Better Tomorrow Project is committed to empowering students to educate children through diverse initiatives, including school construction, the provision of stationery to students, and support for teachers. Currently, the project engages 70 teachers and benefits a total of 834 students. Please consider a contribution of any size that may allow us to continue this important work of providing education at a time of great crisis. The ground leader has provided the following update as to how they have been using the funds generously provided by our donors:

1. BUILDING

During the initial phase, we embarked on constructing the school by sourcing timber, chainsaws, and construction tools from neighboring villages. Inclusive participation was encouraged, involving not only volunteers but also village children, adults, and school teachers to ensure the school's strength and solid foundation. Given the temporary nature of existing schools, we prioritized the use of wood as the primary building material, guaranteeing durability and enabling uninterrupted study for students even during inclement weather conditions. To address wall construction, we opted for cost-effective and robust bamboo sourced from Chin State. Despite initial plans for wood and bricks, the preference for locally favored Chin bamboo walls prevailed due to its availability and suitability.

2. WATER FILTER

During the school construction process, it became evident that ensuring access to clean drinking water within the premises was crucial for the functional operation of the school. The mountainous terrain of Chin State has long experienced water scarcity issues, even predating recent political changes, with some areas requiring arduous walks of over two hours to obtain clean water. 

3. EDUCATIONAL SUPPLIES

In line with our commitment to nurturing a passion for learning, we generously donated school bags to over 650 students. These students in Chin State have faced a deprivation of education for nearly two years, lacking not only parental guidance but also opportunities for social interaction with their peers. To support teachers in their instructional efforts, we procured A4 paper teaching aids. Given the limited availability of these materials within Burma, meticulous attention was paid to sourcing them from other regions.