Help to build a smart classroom in DR Congo

Welcome to the campaign to build a smart classroom in DR Congo.

GOAL

Collect 5,000 euros to build a solid brick building with a leak-proof roof.

PLACE

Butembo city, North Kivu province, DR Congo

WHAT DO WE HAVE?

We have already directly collected almost half of the required amount, and all together we need 9,000 euros.

ABOUT THE PROVINCE OF NORTH KIVU

The province of North Kivu is one of the most turbulent in the Congo and that there are more than 80 paramilitary groups operating on the ground there. The state practically does not exist and care for the weakest is left to humanitarian and religious organizations. About 50 percent of children do not attend school at all.

After several years of traveling in the mentioned region and connecting with people in the city of Butembu, we decided to build a classroom in a small primary school. In that school, the teacher's salary is twenty dollars a month, and the only form of funding is from school fees that are not paid on time. There is simply no money.

The owner of the school, Alan Saasita, is my long-time friend and assistant in wandering and filming child soldiers, military camps and life in general in the region. The idea of construction has been brewing for a long time, but only now is the moment ripe to realize it.

OUTLINE COSTS

So far we have collected about 4,000 euros, and we need about 5,000 more to complete the construction. Just to get approximate information on the price: Foundation preparation and foundation construction are around 2,000; Masonry works are also about 2,000 euros; Roof is about 1500. In addition to these basics, there are carpentry works, painting, money for designers and for permits.If we collect more than 5,000 euros, we will use the money for solar panels, a smart board and for books.

I would like to ask for your help with a donation so that we can raise the funds and continue the construction. You will be informed about all stages of construction with photo and video material.

We may not solve the conflict in DR Congo, but we will build a solid classroom that will be here for generations. A small drop, but it will mean something to someone.

Hrvoje Ivančić