Gitare Primary School, Chogoria, Tanzania

Gitare Primary is a 25-year-old school, which teaches pupils from 6-12 years of age. Historically, the school has had assistance from a local Methodist church with improvements, but it is very run down and badly needs attention. The school is currently funding electricity to the school via donations from parents and the classrooms need considerable improvements and new equipment. The school is seeking to raise funds to build a library/computer room. The teachers are paid by the govt (all teachers are) and 90% of the existing facilities have been built from parent’s donations and the Methodist church assistance.

Juniper Trust propose to raise funds initially for a school facelift of existing facilities, to fit rain guttering, paint the existing classrooms and provide new benches and desks - total cost £800. Phase 2 will be to build a new library/computer room - Total cost £6000 and finally, phase 3 will be to provide help with a long-term teacher-training programme and to develop teaching skills.