Kafanchan Projects
The work in Kafanchan represents our second partnership. There are seven schools located on five different sites, scattered throughout the region. Each site has existing classroom buildings in various stages of disrepair. Our partners have used their resources judiciously, building and repairing when possible- but the needs are great and their resources are limited. Our challenge is to assist our partners with renovations, based on their prioritizing the needs. In addition to renovations, this may also include new construction.
In addition, we want to make sure each school site has access to clean water, toilets, and safety perimeter walls. It will be a challenge to prioritize these needs and raise the needed funding but in time, we will work toward that goal.
In addition, we want to make sure each school site has access to clean water, toilets, and safety perimeter walls. It will be a challenge to prioritize these needs and raise the needed funding but in time, we will work toward that goal.
Initial Research on Needs:
Jagindi Tasha School
Jagindi Tasha is a rural school in Kafanchan, Kaduna State, Nigeria. It is a second rural school that is located about an hour from Kafanchan. This school was built around 1970 as a Nursery/Primary School only. With a rapidly growing population, an additional classroom lock is on the list of needs.
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Phase One - Research
12/18/2018 - School of Jagindi Tasha Phase Two - Basic Needs 1/5/2021 - Roof for Jagindi Tasha 6/15/2020 - Student Safety at Jagindi Tasha 1/20/2021 -Rural School Gets Clean Water at Jagindi Phase Three - Equip 5/26/2020 - 200 New Desks and Chairs 5/26/2020 - Finished Product 6/10/2020 - A New Look for Rural School 1/3/2021 - Desks for Jagindi Tasha Phase Four - Empower |
Godogodo Nursery Primary School
The last rural school is another Nursery/Primary school only. It was constructed around 1948. An additional classroom block is needed here as well. We have been able to provide a well for clean water and toilets for staff and students.
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Phase One - Research
Dec 2018 - Godogodo Rural School Phase Two - Basic Needs Phase Three - Equip Phase Four - Empower |
Kafanchan Nursery / Primary School
Kafanchan School is located on the site of the Cathedral and has made use of some of the cathedral’s old buildings. The Nursery/Primary School was built in the early 1990’s and has several classroom blocks full of students. The secondary school took over some of the original cathedral buildings constructed in the 1930’s. These include a hostel and bathrooms, now used for boarding students and a chapel, now used as an examination hall. A separate structure serves as a kitchen.
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Phase One - Research
10/18/2018 -The First Two Schools At the Kafanchan Site 11/22/2018 - Fact Finding Trip to Kafanchan Phase Two - Basic Needs Phase Three - Equip Phase Four - Empower 6/4/2019 - Kafanchan Nursery/Primary Teachers Enhance Teaching Skills 6/3/2019 - Meet Alice - A Dedicated Teacher at Kafanchan Nursery School |
Kafanchan Secondary School
Kafanchan, the original school location in the region. Many of the buildings here were built in the 1930’s. The fact that they are still in use today as a secondary school is a testament to their sturdy construction. That being said, the buildings are all in need of renovations. The need is great and Bishop Markus and his team work hard to prioritize the most urgent requests with limited funds- there is simply not enough to go around to repair everything, especially when trying to manage seven schools.
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Phase One - Research
10/18/2018 -The First Two Schools At the Kafanchan Site 11/22/2018 - Fact Finding Trip to Kafanchan Phase Two - Basic Needs 9/3/2019 - Kafanchan Multi-Purpose Hall Renovation Completed Phase Three - Equip Phase Four - Empower 6/10/2019 - Feminine Hygiene - a Sensitive Topic 5/31/2019 - Eunice's Story 11/15/2019 - Student Day At Kafanchan Junior Secondary School |
Gidan Waya Nursery / Primary School
Gidan Waya is the newest site in the Kafanchan region, consisting of a Nursery/Primary School and a Secondary School. The site was built during 2011-12 after trouble near the Kafanchan School between rival groups. There was violence in the area and townspeople were afraid to send their children back to school even after things settled. Bishop Markus had just been appointed and started the new site at Gidan Waya.
This facility is currently in good shape; we have no projects scheduled here at this time. |
Phase One - Research
10/19/2018 -The Second Two Schools At The Gidan Waya Site 11/1/2019 - Gidan Waya Nursery/Primary School 11/22/2018 - Fact Finding Trip to Kafanchan Phase Two - Basic Needs Phase Three - Equip Phase Four - Empower |
Gidan Waya Secondary SchoolThe Gidan Waya site has the newest facilities. Built in 2012, this campus provides both education for pre-school through secondary students.
The school has a science lab and hostel for students. There is an examination hall under construction so that students can sit for their exams. There is a clinic adjacent to the school as well. At this point in time, we will not be working directly on these facilities. While there are needs, the other sites have greater priorities. 
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Phase One - Research
10/19/2018 - The Second Two Schools At The Gidan Waya Site 6/12/2019 -Gidan Waya The Largest Site in Kafanchan Phase Two - Basic Needs Phase Three - Equip Phase Four - Empower |
Kogum River Nursey / Primary SchoolThis is the most rural of the three remaining sites and was by far in the worst condition- the money simply does not stretch that far. It is located about 1 ½ hours out of Kafanchan center. The site was developed around 1972 and is a Nursery/Primary School only. There is talk of making this a secondary school in the future. There are 2 buildings in poor shape.
We have been able, through the generosity of our donors, to totally renovate both classroom blocks. In addition, a well and toilets for staff and students have been completed. We are grateful to the Avon-Canton Rotary Club for their assistance with this project. An additional classroom block is needed and will be prioritized into the existing list of needs for future consideration. 
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Phase One - Research
12/2018 - Kogum River Nursery / Primary School 2/3/2019 - Kogum River Nursery / Primary School, Kafanchan, Kaduna State Phase Two - Basic Needs 3/26/2019 - Progress at Kogum River 6/18/2019 - Dedication of Kogum River Renovations 3/28/2019 - I was overjoyed! Phase Three - Basic Amenities 9/8/2019 - Kogum River School and Community Well 6/18/2019 - Well Dedication at Kogum River 6/24/2019 - Dedication of Kogum River Renovation Phase Three - Equip Phase Four - Empower |