Pahou Ahozon Before Pic (1)
These shelter structures acted as classrooms, but are not very durable
Pahou Ahozon Before Pic 2 (1)
Students trying to learn while exposed to the elements
PA GO11
Completed durable classroom block ready for students
Location: Atlantique, Ouidah, Pahou, Ahozon, Benin
Project Scope: 4 classrooms
Impacted Children: 500 children
Timeline: April 2022 – August 2022
Community Involvement: Security, Water, Labor, Maintenance, Clean-up
Coalition: Build-A-School Initiative
Background: Pahou Ahozon is a secondary school that serves 11 nearby villages in a rural area in Benin. With an estimated 500 out-of-school children in the area, the new school allows classroom access to children who are living in extreme poverty. Prior to construction 19 out of 30 classess were being taught outside, resulting in missed education during bad weather. The new classroom block provides classroom space for an additional 400 students!
Stories from CEG Pahou Ahozon
Grand Opening: CEG Pahou Ahozon
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