By Samantha Grunow | Programme and Office Assistant
Progress at Mahatalaky Upper Secondary School is moving along beautifully, thanks to your support. Together, we’re creating a school where 93 students will soon have the resources to thrive, and we’re excited to share the latest milestones!
In Mahatalaky, the walls of our new classrooms and teacher accommodations now stand tall, symbolising a brighter future for a community where access to education has been limited. As we prepare for roof installation, rendering, and furniture assembly, the rooms begin to come to life.
The four gender-segregated latrines and dedicated menstrual hygiene management (MHM) facility, fostering health and well-being of the school community, are also underway with roofing beginning in November. A 10,000-litre rainwater harvesting system to provide clean drinking water for both the school and surrounding community will also be installed. These facilities will soon also feature handwashing stations equipped with behavioural ‘nudges’ including colourful murals designed to encourage good hygiene practices.
Community involvement remains a vital part of this project. In addition to establishing and training a committee of school staff and community leaders to manage the WASH facilities, SEED has provided students with essential hygiene and menstrual health education as well as safe water and sanitation education. Female students even took part in hands-on lessons to make their own reusable pads—a skill instilling both practical resources and confidence. Upon teachers’ request, additional MHM training for teaching staff was also provided, demonstrating the community’s determination for success.
As we approach the December 2024 completion date, we’re thrilled to share that the Mahatalaky project is on track, thanks to smart planning and incredible community support—even overcoming challenges like difficult road access and material transport! None of this would be possible without you, our generous donors. Thank you for believing in these students’ futures and the power of community-led change.
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