Impact Story

Before our new classrooms, my class was outside. Now I am in a beautiful classroom. I work extra hard to do well in my studies now.

Everyone in my village is proud of our new classrooms and wants all the children to attend school there.

– Francis Fiosi

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Why Coafrica Classrooms

Coafrica’s goals align with UNESCO’s efforts to lift education in Africa. With your help, we provide one of the most impactful ways to influence education.

Unesco and sustainable Development Goals

Quality Education is one of Unesco's Development Goals

In 2015, UNESCO was entrusted to lead and coordinate the Education 2030 Agenda, which is part of a global movement to eradicate poverty through 17 Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.

The number one target under SDG4 addresses the need for adequate infrastructure – meaning one of the most impactful ways to influence education is classroom construction.

Coafrica is contributing to UNESCO’s Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG4) : Quality Education. And the coalition we’ve created further addresses Goals 1, 2, and 3. Coafrica is the link that provides quality education and a better future.

Classroom Impact on Students

Coafrica’s goals align with UNESCO’s efforts to lift education in Africa. With your help, we provide one of the most impactful ways to influence education.

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1,155

NEW STUDENTS WHO
WERE NOT IN SCHOOL BEFORE HAVE STARTED ATTENDING COAFRICA CLASSROOMS

Coafrica classrooms immediately increase enrollment, attendance, and test scores.

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3,200

NEWLY ENROLLED STUDENTS ATTENDING COAFRICA CLASSROOMS

Since our inception in 2020, students have been eagerly enrolling in the schools we serve! Coafrica has built over 176 classrooms… & counting.

Ketere Primary School – Nigeria

57% Increase – Student Enrollment

33% Increase – Teachers Employed

60 Students – Out of school the previous year, now enrolled

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Impact Story

With this new building, we are up to date with school because there is no interruption of class due to bad weather.

We are safe and dry every day inside our classroom. I love it!

– Victoire Kinhode

Classroom Impact on Schools

Head teacher at a school in Zambia takes a selfie with his students

Nkhuzyeni Primary School, Zambia – Happy head teacher and students meeting inside a classroom for the very first time!

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115

CLASSES MOVED FROM UNSHELTERED CONDITIONS TO A DURABLE CLASSROOM

2nd Grade student in Chilima meet in an outdoor classroom

Chilima Primary School, Malawi * 2nd Grade 69 boys and 78 girls meet in an outdoor classroom

Classroom Transformations

Transformation of the school at Kpassa-Gambou, Benin

Students Impacted: 500

Transformation of the school at Tabligobo, Togo

Students Impacted: 500

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”

~Nelson Mandela

Life Changing Testimonials

Gabriel Kasoneka

Teacher – Zambia

The classrooms “have added value and beauty to our community. Education is the key through which youth can unlock their full potential.”

S.T. Adeniyi

Head Teacher -Nigeria

“We are a modern school now! All the kids and the community are proud to call EAC their school.”

Mathias Zimba

Project Coordinator – Zambia

“The building will go a long way in supporting and improving education indicators… such as enrollment, attendance rate and reduction in drop out rates.”

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