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# Coafrica

African Classroom Coalition

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- [Teacher Housing: The Hidden Barrier to Rural Education in Southern Africa](https://coafrica.org/teacher-housing-the-hidden-barrier-to-rural-education-in-southern-africa/) - Why Teacher Housing Matters: Understanding a Hidden Barrier to Rural Education in Malawi and Zambia Across Malawi and Zambia, the promise of education is often shaped not only by what happens at school, but by the realities surrounding it. One of the most overlooked factors influencing learning outcomes—especially in rural communities—is teacher housing. It may
- [Partnership in Zambia: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints](https://coafrica.org/partnership-in-zambia-the-church-of-jesus-christ-of-latter-day-saints/) - Strong partnerships with the local community, their leader’s, and other charitable organizations that share a deep commitment to compassion, dignity, and sustainable impact are at the heart of what we do at Coafrica. Together, we are able to make limited resources go farther in addressing the barriers to education faced by rural African children. Today,
- [Soccer & Netballs for Malawi](https://coafrica.org/soccer-netballs-for-malawi/) - Last summer we had an idea… The lack of educational infrastructure in the communities we partner with extends beyond classrooms. Children at these schools lack resources and equipment for play. We know from research that play is critical to brain development and truly adds so much to the school day. We want our students to
- [Building Hope at Chitilila Primary School](https://coafrica.org/building-hope-at-chitilila-primary-school/) - New Classroom Construction Project Brings Hope to Chitilila Primary School in Zambia In rural Zambia, students at Chitilila Primary School are eager to learn—but without permanent classrooms, education has been a daily challenge. Many lessons take place under trees or in temporary shelters, leaving students vulnerable to weather, distractions, and disrupted learning. Coafrica is partnering
- [Grand Opening: Mitembo Primary School](https://coafrica.org/grand-opening-mitembo-primary-school/) - Classrooms for Mitembo: A Year in the Making Because of your generosity on Giving Tuesday last year, new classrooms at Mitembo Primary School are now a reality. Located near a refugee camp, the school had been in desperate need of safe, permanent classrooms. Children were eager to learn, but the infrastructure simply didn’t exist to
- [Grand Opening: Chimimba Primary School](https://coafrica.org/grand-opening-chimimba-primary-school/) - A New Chapter for Chimimba Primary School: Celebrating the Handover of New Classrooms Std 2B Before _B0A3677 After Chimimba Primary School has stood as a pillar of learning and hope since 1945. For 78 years, generations of children have passed through its doors, studying in dilapidated classrooms, borrowed church spaces, a nearby clinic, or even
- [Grand Opening at Atwima Koforidua Primary and Junior High School](https://coafrica.org/grand-opening-at-atwima-koforidua-primary-and-junior-high-school/) - They have new classrooms just in time for the new school year! Picture1 Picture2 Picture11 Picture10 Picture9 Picture4 Picture3 Students and parents joined with community leaders and special guests in a joyful celebration of the new classrooms. The day was filled with uplifting messages of hope and encouragement, heartfelt student performances, and a special presentation..
- [Grand Opening: Kamongo Kadwa Primary School](https://coafrica.org/grand-opening-kamongo-kadwa-primary-school/) - New Classrooms for Kamongo Kadwa! Before the new classrooms, the majority of the school’s 700+ students were learning under the trees or in dark, overcrowded, and crumbling classrooms. Because of Coafrica that is no longer the case. The community, students, teachers, and distinguished guests were so excited to celebrate the opening of these classrooms! Students
- [Grand Opening: Sungeni Primary School](https://coafrica.org/grand-opening-sungeni-primary-school/) - A New Classroom Block for Sungeni! The community, students, teachers, and distinguished guests gathered to celebrate the grand opening at Sungeni Primary School. The students were so excited! Sorry, your browser doesn't support embedded videos. Students danced, sang, and performed for the audience to show their gratitude for their new classrooms. We are so proud
- [We are Coafrica: An Introduction](https://coafrica.org/we-are-coafrica-an-introduction/) - Are you new around here? Welcome! We are Coafrica, a US based 501c3 nonprofit working to empower generations of African children through access to quality education. Watch the video below to learn more. We hope you’ll join us in this important work!
- [Construction Update: Atwima Koforidua School](https://coafrica.org/construction-update-atwima-koforidua-school/) - Our project in Ghana is coming along! Atwima Koforidua Primary and Junior High School will have a new classroom block before too long. It’s always amazing how quickly these projects come together with the help of our dedicated project coordinators and construction teams. Check out the progress so far. There’s not much more to finish
- [2025 Impact Webinar Event](https://coafrica.org/2025-impact-webinar-event/) - We had a wonderful webinar event last month. Vimbai Tembo, Director of Impact and Program evaluation went over some recent metrics data and the good work we’ve accomplished because of the generous support of our Coafrica family. For those who weren’t able to attend live, we’ve included the recording below. Take a look!
- [Ground Breaking at Atwima Koforidua Primary and Junior High School](https://coafrica.org/ground-breaking-at-assagba-kope-primary-school-2/) - Atwima Koforidua is getting a classroom block! At Atwima Koforidua Primary and Junior High School there are more than 2500 students. When the school was built in the 1960s, the government funded a 5 classroom block. Despite significant growth, the government hasn’t provided further support and the community has been left to build makeshift classrooms
- [Ground Breaking at Chimimba Primary School](https://coafrica.org/ground-breaking-at-chimimba-primary-school/) - Chimimba is getting new classrooms! Sorry, your browser doesn't support embedded videos. Construction has started on another project in Malawi. Our project coordinators met with the community and local leaders to hold the groundbreaking ceremony. The community is already working hard to clear the land and dig the foundation. We can’t wait for Chimimba Primary
- [Construction Update: Adjovicodji Secondary School](https://coafrica.org/construction-update-adjovicodji-secondary-school/) - A new classroom block in Benin! Adjovicodji Secondary School in Benin is getting a new classroom block and it’s almost done. Check out the progress below. Picture11 Picture12 Picture13 Picture14 Picture15 Picture16 We can’t wait to see the finished classrooms and are so excited for these secondary students to have a safe conducive learning environment.
- [Construction Update: Kamongo Kadwa Primary School](https://coafrica.org/construction-update-kamongo-kadwa-primary-school/) - Exciting progress on our project in Malawi! Kamongo Kadwa Primary School will soon have a new classroom block. It’s always amazing how quickly these projects come together with the help of our dedicated project coordinators and construction teams. Check out the progress so far. IMG-20250204-WA0001 Community members helping dig the foundation IMG-20250218-WA0007 The walls are
- [Ground Breaking at St. Peter's Anglican Primary School](https://coafrica.org/ground-breaking-at-st-peters-aglican-primary-school/) - We have some exciting news! In partnership with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Build a School Initiative in Africa, and the local community, we recently broke ground on a new project in Nigeria. Together, we will be able to provide a 6 classroom block, 120 pieces of furniture, and electricity for St.
- [Ground Breaking at Igusi Primary School](https://coafrica.org/ground-breaking-at-igusi-primary-school/) - It’s time to kick-off our FIRST project in Zimbabwe! After months of careful planning, we finally broke ground on our first school in Zimbabwe! Igusi Primary School is located in a rural area about 50 miles outside of Bulawayo. Our project coordinator, Chesa, met with the community to garner their support. Community commitment and investment
- [Construction Update: Adjarra-Adovie Secondary School](https://coafrica.org/construction-update-adjarra-adovie-secondary-school/) - Exciting progress at Adjarra-Adovie Secondary School! The project is progressing quickly thanks to the hard work and dedication of community members and the construction team. Sorry, your browser doesn't support embedded videos. The foundation is set, the walls and roof are up, and the windows and doors are going in. We are so happy with
- [Construction Update: Ganave Primary School](https://coafrica.org/construction-update-ganave-primary-school/) - Exciting progress at Ganave Primary School! The project is progressing quickly at Ganave, thanks to the hard work and dedication of community members and the construction team. Ganave CU 1 Community members helping dig the foundation Working hard to remove the tree stump in the build area Working hard to remove the tree stump in
- [Grand Opening: Ganave Primary School](https://coafrica.org/grand-opening-ganave-primary-school/) - Picture6 Before Picture10 After A New Classroom Block for Ganave! The community, students, teachers, and distinguished guests gathered to celebrate the grand opening on October 11th, 2024. The excitement in the air was contagious! We loved celebrating with this community! We will continue working with coalition partners and local government officials to support education in
- [Ground Breaking at Kamongo Kadwa Primary School](https://coafrica.org/ground-breaking-at-kamongo-kadwa-primary-school/) - Kamongo Kadwa is getting new classrooms! The work on our first project of 2025 is officially underway. One of the key steps to any Coafrica project is the kick-off meeting with the stakeholders. Our project coordinator meets with the local community and local and regional leaders to explain our project and receive a commitment from
- [Grand Opening: Igusi Primary School](https://coafrica.org/grand-opening-igusi-primary-school/) - ECD class outdoors Before IMG-20250131-WA0029 After Our First Project in Zimbabwe is Complete! The grand opening ceremony for Igusi Primary School was held on January 22, 2025. Parents, students, and community leaders gathered to celebrate the completion of their beautiful classroom block. The school currently teaches classes ranging from Preschool through 7th grade. Before the
- [Grand Opening: Assagba Kope Primary School](https://coafrica.org/grand-opening-assagba-kope-primary-school/) - Picture37 Before Picture3 After A Durable Classroom Block for Assagba Kope! On December 20th, 2024, the grand opening ceremony took place at Assagba Kope. Parents, students, community members and leaders gathered to celebrate the first durable classroom block for the school. Since it’s founding in 2008, the school has been teaching in community build sheds
- [Grand Opening: Adjovicodji Secondary School](https://coafrica.org/grand-opening-adjovicodji-secondary-school/) - Picture19 Before Picture6 After A New Classroom Block for Adjovicodji! The community, students, teachers, and distinguished guests gathered to celebrate the grand opening on December 21st, 2024. Picture3 Picture7 The festivities included speeches by the school director, local leaders and students about the importance of education. In a show of gratitude and excitement, the students
- [Grand Opening: St. Peter's Anglican Primary School](https://coafrica.org/grand-opening-st-peters-anglican-primary-school/) - St Peters Before Before Picture2 After Six New Classrooms for St. Peter’s School! The community, students, teachers, and distinguished guests gathered to celebrate the grand opening on December 18th, 2024. Representatives from our coalition partners, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Build a School Initiative in Africa, attended the ceremony and spoke
- [Construction Update: Sungeni Primary School](https://coafrica.org/construction-update-sungeni-primary-school/) - Sungeni is coming along beautifully! Enjoy this video update from Tresher Mukwavi, one of our Malawi Country Coordinators. Sorry, your browser doesn't support embedded videos. The classroom block is really taking shape. We love to see how excited the students are to have safe and durable classrooms and can hardly wait for them to use
- [Construction Update: Assagba Kope Primary School](https://coafrica.org/construction-update-assagba-kope-primary-school/) - Our project in Togo is almost done! Assagba Kope Primary School will soon have a new classroom block. It’s always amazing how quickly these projects come together with the help our dedicated project coordinators and construction teams. Check out the progress so far. Picture17 AK Picture18 AK Picture19 AK Picture20 AK Picture21 AK Picture22 AK
- [Construction Update: St. Peter's Anglican Primary School](https://coafrica.org/construction-update-st-peters-anglican-primary-school/) - St. Peter’s new classroom block is coming along! You may notice this project looks a little different from some of our other projects. That’s because it’s going to have 6 classrooms instead of 4 thanks to our coalition partnership with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and BASIA. Picture3 The walls are coming
- [Ground Breaking at Sungeni Primary School](https://coafrica.org/ground-breaking-at-sungeni-primary-school/) - Sungeni is getting new classrooms! Before we start any project, it’s important to us that we receive a commitment from the local community to be invested in their school. Their involvement and contributions of labor and site security are key to the success and longevity of our projects. Enjoy this video by Tresher Mukwavi, one
- [Ground Breaking at Adjovicodji Secondary School](https://coafrica.org/ground-breaking-at-adjovicodji-secondary-school/) - It’s time to kick-off a new project in Benin! CEG Adjovicodji is located in one of the most populated villages of Ouidah, Benin. It is the only secondary school in the region and currently serves 3815 students. The school has 25 classrooms, but only 8 are built with permanent materials. Due to insufficient classroom space
- [Ground Breaking at Assagba Kope Primary School](https://coafrica.org/ground-breaking-at-assagba-kope-primary-school/) - Assagba Kope is getting their first permanent classroom block! At Assagba Kope Primary School these are the three shelters that serve as classrooms for over 250 students. When the community started the school in 2008, the government didn’t provide them with any facilities. That didn’t stop the community from wanting to provide a place for
- [Construction Update: Igusi Primary School](https://coafrica.org/construction-update-igusi-primary-school/) - Igusi is almost ready! After months of hard work, the classroom block is almost ready for students. Check out the progress below. WhatsApp Image 2024-07-30 at 02.59.25_34707d74 Building up the walls of the school WhatsApp Image 2024-07-29 at 05.08.01_1ec12548 The walls are coming along WhatsApp Image 2024-08-02 at 03.12.35_5f67c13a Putting the windows and door frames
- [Grand Opening: Adjarra Adovie Secondary School](https://coafrica.org/grand-opening-adjarra-adovie-secondary-school/) - Existing Structures 1 Before Picture3 After A New Classroom Block for Adjarra Adovie! The community, students, teachers, and distinguished guests gathered to celebrate the grand opening on October 10th, 2024. Picture9 The arrival of community leaders and guests Picture10 Students watching and waiting for the celebration to begin The festivities included speeches by the school
- [Grand Opening: Nkhuzyeni Primary School](https://coafrica.org/grand-opening-n/) - 1af7acef-3367-46fc-bbf4-f2487c8e93a8 fafba7b1-28f0-4b17-8ec2-301ddf6a11dd A New Classroom Block for Nkhuzyeni! The community, students, teachers, and distinguished guests, including Coafrica director Marci Romney, gathered to celebrate the grand opening on June 4th, 2024. The excitement in the air was contagious! Sorry, your browser doesn't support embedded videos. Distinguished guests including the provincial minister, the district education secretary (DEBS),
- [Grand Opening: Bowe Primary School](https://coafrica.org/grand-opening-bowe-primary-school/) - IMG_1911 IMG_1661 A New Classroom Block for Bowe! The community, students, teachers, and distinguished guests gathered to celebrate the grand opening at Bowe Primary School. The students were so excited! Sorry, your browser doesn't support embedded videos. Sorry, your browser doesn't support embedded videos. Sorry, your browser doesn't support embedded videos. Students danced, sang, and
- [Coafrica Evening of Impact](https://coafrica.org/coafrica-evening-of-impact/) - We had a wonderful event at the beginning of November, celebrating the good work we’ve accomplished because of the generous donations of our Coafrica family! At the start of each new school year, independent data collectors visit each of Coafrica’s schools. They gather data about enrollment, number of teachers, new students etc, inspect the building
- [Zambia Awaits: An Evening with Mathias Zimba](https://coafrica.org/zambia-awaits-an-evening-with-mathias-zimba/) - It was such a privilege to host our Zambia project coordinator, Mathias Zimba for a few days earlier this month. His knowledge and experience are such an asset. During his visit, Mathias was invited to present to two classes at Brigham Young University through the Ballard Center of Social Impact. He shared about his nonprofit
- [Become a Coafrica Sponsor](https://coafrica.org/become-a-coafrica-sponsor/) - Join our international coalition of sponsors, local mentors, and community and help us construct needed classrooms. Our goal is to enable every interested community to meet the classroom needs of their children. Contact us
- [Become a Coafrica Classroom Advocate](https://coafrica.org/become-a-coafrica-classroom-advocate/)
- [Student Spotlight – Aderogba Kowiya](https://coafrica.org/student-spotlight-aderogba-kowiya/) - By: Jeanette Green Small and mighty, Kowiya knows what she wants and, maybe even more importantly, WHY she wants it – greatness and doing good. The only one attending school from her family of 6, she walks 1 hour and 30 minutes to sit in her classroom and learn! She loves studying English (with hopes
- [Groundbreaking at Ganave Primary School!](https://coafrica.org/groundbreaking-at-ganave/) - A New School in Togo: EPP Ganave We are so excited to announce that we broke ground at Ganave Primary School! Our project coordinator, Victor Ukorebi, was greeted with a traditional “welcome prayer” ceremony. Excited students performed cultural dances and sang for the guests. Like these students, we are so excited to watch the progress
- [Africa Visit 2024](https://coafrica.org/africa-visit-2024/) - Africa Visit Highlights Over the course of 13 days, Coafrica director, Marci Romney, visited Ghana, Nigeria, Malawi, and Zambia. She was hosted by coalition partners at Build A School in Africa, Build a Classroom Ltd, LDS Charities, and Rising Fountain Development Program. Together, they were able to visit 10 Coafrica schools and participate in 3
- [Construction Update: Bowe Primary School](https://coafrica.org/construction-update-bowe-primary-school/) - Bowe is almost ready! After months of hard work, the classroom block is almost ready for students. Check out the progress below. IMG-20240512-WA0016 Working hard on the foundation preparations IMG-20240512-WA0017 Community members helping mix and transport cement IMG-20240702-WA0007 The walls are coming along IMG-20240710-WA0004 The roof trusses and beams are done WhatsApp Image 2024-07-26 at
- [Student Spotlight – Upile Shadreck](https://coafrica.org/student-spotlight-upile-shadreck/) - By: Jeanette Green The youngest of 7 children, Upile exudes joy from her smile, her laughter, and her contagious enthusiasm. At 14 years old, she is working through grade level 7, lives with her mom and dad, and has her sights only on school! In fact, when many students are asked what they would be
- [Construction Update: Katalima Primary School](https://coafrica.org/katalima-primary-school-construction-update-2/) - We are thrilled at how Katalima is progressing and wanted to update you on how things look! In just three short months the bricks have been made, foundation dug out, and frame and walls constructed! Roofing is almost done, leaving just a few tasks to be completed before we can hold the handover ceremony. Katalima
- [Grand Opening: Katalima Primary School](https://coafrica.org/grand-opening-katalima-primary-school/) - Katalima HO 1 Katalima HO 2 A New Classroom Block for Katalima! The community, students, teachers, and distinguished guests, including Coafrica director Marci Romney, gathered to celebrate the grand opening on June 4th, 2024. The excitement in the air was contagious! Sorry, your browser doesn't support embedded videos. We loved watching the students perform and
- [Grand Opening: Salawu Abiola](https://coafrica.org/grand-opening-salawu-abiola/) - SA HO Salawu HO 11 Salawu Abiola Secondary School’s New Classroom Block is Now Open! The official Handover Ceremony took place on May 31st 2024. The community, students and distinguished guests gathered to celebrate. The students welcomed guests, performed cultural dances and songs, and were just so excited to have these new classrooms! Sorry, your
- [Groundbreaking at Adjarra Adovie Secondary School!](https://coafrica.org/groundbreaking-at-adjarra-adovie/) - A New School in Benin: CEG Adjarra Adovie We are so excited to announce that we broke ground at Adjarra Adovie Secondary School! Community members and students showed up in large numbers to celebrate the start of the project. They were all crammed into a shelter used as classroom space. As part of the celebration,
- [Construction Update: Obafemi](https://coafrica.org/construction-update-obafemi/) - Did you know we have TWO schools under construction in Nigeria right now? Due to our newest partnership with LDS Charities, we will be able to do more projects in Nigeria in the near future! The community of Obafemi has contributed so much to the construction of their new school. From carrying buckets of gravel
- [New School: Malembo Secondary School](https://coafrica.org/new-school-malembo-secondary-school/) - We broke ground at a new school in Malawi! Malembo is a secondary school located in a rural area of Malawi. There are many out-of-school children in the area due to poverty, orphaned children, and the long distance to existing schools. Many of the children attending the existing school learn outside under the trees.
- [Malembo Construction Update](https://coafrica.org/malembo-construction-update/) - Malembo is a secondary school located in a rural area of Malawi. Many of the children attending the existing school learn outside under the trees. The classrooms are severely overcrowded. Coafrica has had a lot of success in constructing new classrooms for this community. The community has worked so hard to get this school looking
- [Grand Opening: Mtsindo](https://coafrica.org/grand-opening-mtsindo/) - Mtsindo Handover Students in front of completed Mtsindo classroom block Mtsindo GO Ribbon cutting ceremony with Senior Chief Khongoni, Principal Education Officer Yonamu, and Project Coordinator Goodwell Banda Mtsindo Primary School is Now Open! The official Handover Ceremony took place on February 22nd 2024. The community, students and distinguished guests gathered to celebrate and prepare
- [New School: Lycee Tabligbo II](https://coafrica.org/new-school-lycee-tabligbo-ii/) - We have broken ground at a new school in Tabligbo! Lycee Tabligbo II is a secondary school in Tabligbo, Togo. They currently do not have enough classrooms, teachers or seating and supplies to be able to educate all the children in the area. There are an estimated 600 students that are not enrolled in school.
- [Construction Update: Ketere](https://coafrica.org/construction-update-ketere/) - We are HALFWAY to having a new school in Nigeria! The Ketere Primary School is making progress, we are so grateful to all of the community and government support we have received that has helped us during the construction process. In addition to the new classroom block constructed by BASIA and Coafrica teams, the government
- [Construction Update: Katalima Primary School](https://coafrica.org/construction-update-katalima-primary-school/) - Katalima is almost complete! After months of hard work, the classroom block is almost ready for students. Check out the progress below. Katalima Primary School 3 Community members working hard to dig the foundation Katalima Primary School 4 Laying bricks and building up the walls of the school Katalima Primary School 6 Finished walls ready
- [Grand Opening! Igboedu Community School](https://coafrica.org/3266-2/) - On April 17th 2023 we celebrated the grand opening of Igboedu Community School. We got to hear some wonderful speeches including one from Her Excellency Engr. Mrs. Salako-Oyedele, the Deputy Governor of Ogun State in Nigeria. The local government and Build A School Initiative worked together to create a maintenance plan for the school! We
- [Construction Update: Enugu](https://coafrica.org/construction-update-enugu/) - The Community Primary School in Enugu has made so much progress since the groundbreaking in early February. With help from the community members, the school’s foundation was quickly erected. Women from the surrounding villages brought water in buckets to the worksite as walls, window fixtures, and the beginnings of a roof appeared. Construction on the
- [Your Donations are Making a Difference!](https://coafrica.org/your-donations-are-making-a-difference/) - 100% of your donations go directly to our schools. Let’s take a look at the result of some recent donations and the schools that were impacted. Here is Goodwell Banda, our project coordinator in Malawi, describing what was purchased with YOUR DONATIONS! Your donations mean SO MUCH to the schools they contribute to–but don’t take
- [Student Spotlight – Jamison Magombo](https://coafrica.org/student-spotlight-jamison-magombo/) - The first thing you’ll notice when you interact with Jamison, a 15 year old 7th grader at Chilima Full Primary School, is the joy that you feel as soon as he smiles! It is clear that he has a natural gift of spreading hope, love, and happiness – something that his future students will appreciate
- [Construction Complete: Le Meridien and Melly-Dome](https://coafrica.org/construction-complete-le-meridien-and-melly-dome/) - While we are waiting to receive photos from our Executive Director that is attending multiple handover ceremonies this week, we want to show the completed projects of Le Meridien and Melly-Dome! These schools are beautiful and will have such a powerful effect on their communities. When we began construction on CEG Le Meridien, there were
- [Ground Breaking at Bwevu](https://coafrica.org/ground-breaking-at-bwevu/) - Introducing one of our newest projects! We have officially broken ground and started the construction of Bwevu Primary School in Lilongwe, Malawi. It is really great to see the community working so hard to provide education opportunities for their children. We will be constructing four classroom blocks to help provide safe and adequate space for
- [Grand Opening: Bwevu](https://coafrica.org/bwevu-school-grand-opening/) - Exciting news! The Bwevu primary school in Lilongwe, Malawi has officially opened its doors! The completed school is a sight to behold, offering ample space for both students and teachers to thrive. The community’s effort in making this happen is truly commendable. At the grand opening, the local community gathered to celebrate. Inspirational messages from
- [Bwevu Construction Update](https://coafrica.org/malembo-construction-update-2/) - Bwevu is a secondary school located in a rural area of Malawi. Many of the children attending the existing school learn outside under the trees. The classrooms are severely overcrowded. Coafrica has had a lot of success in constructing new classrooms for this community. The community has worked so hard to get this school looking
- [Coafrica's Teacher Appreciation Campaign](https://coafrica.org/coafricas-teacher-appreciation-campaign/) - What if this was your classroom? Coafrica Teacher Appreciation By: Jeanette Green Before having kids, I was a high school English teacher. I absolutely loved it. My passion for teaching started young. Instead of playing “house,” I often played “school.” I remember setting up a chalkboard, pointing to sentences I’d written, and teaching lessons to
- [Construction Update: Salawu Abiola High School](https://coafrica.org/construction-update-salawu-high-school/) - Salawu is almost complete! After months of hard work, the classroom block is almost ready for students. Check out the progress below. Salawu Foundation work Setting the foundation Salawu Superstructure Casting the column and beams Salawu Roof trusses Building the roof trusses Salawu Roofing sheet installation Laying the roofing sheets Salawu windows Installing the windows
- [Construction Update: Pahou Ouidah](https://coafrica.org/construction-update-pahou-ouidah/) - Hey everyone! We’re thrilled to share the incredible journey we’re on at Pahou Ouidah in Nigeria. So far education has been tricky -kids learning under trees, classrooms bursting at the seams. But we’re changing that! We’ve got walls up, the roof’s almost a done deal, and soon, it’ll be all about those final touches. But you
- [Construction Update: Nkhuzyeni Primary School](https://coafrica.org/construction-update-nkhuzyeni-primary-school/) - We Picked the Right School This quarter we started construction on a new school in Zambia. The unique ecology of this location comes with challenges, one of which is roaming elephants! Located near several national parks and protected game reserves, elephants in the area move about freely often wreaking havoc on nearby farms. Another challenge
- [Ground Breaking at Bowe Primary School](https://coafrica.org/ground-breaking-at-bowe/) - It’s time to kick-off a new project in Malawi! Last weekend, our project coordinators, Goodwell Banda and Tresher Mukwavi, met with the community at Bowe. Before we start any project, it’s important to us that we receive a commitment from the local community to be invested in their school. Their involvement and contributions of labor
- [Coalition Partner Spotlight: Build A Classroom](https://coafrica.org/coalition-partner-spotlight-build-a-classroom/) - It is important to Coafrica that we focus on real needs of African communities and address those needs by working with community members. Our connection to local communities ability to build classroom blocks would not be possible without our Coalition Partners. Today we want to spotlight our partnership with Build A Classroom Ltd. Build A
- [Meet Serge](https://coafrica.org/meet-serge/) - Meet Serge Dasseya! He is in his fourth year of junior high at CEG Soyo. Serge’s favorite subjects are history and geography. He hopes to get a diploma so he can get a good job and help his family. It’s great to get to meet these wonderful students that work so hard to gain an
- [Impact Report: Bondo Primary School](https://coafrica.org/impact-report-bondo-primary-school/) - Coafrica made a big move in 2021 by building Bondo Primary School in Lilongwe, Malawi. Fast forward to now, and the impact is incredible! This school has become a game-changer for the community. Here’s the best part: Enrollment has jumped by 134 new students since then! More kids are getting the chance to learn and
- [Grand Opening: Igiri](https://coafrica.org/grand-opening-igiri/) - Here is Igiri, Nigeria! Education has faced some challenges. But Coafrica, with local support, built a new school! The Grand opening was awesome, full of talent and community love. This school means hope and progress. It’s just the start for Igiri—more to come! Let’s make learning better together. Thank you for following along. We couldn’t
- [Grand Opening: St. Luke's](https://coafrica.org/grand-opening-st-lukes/) - Picture this: a school where kids learned outside under a pavilion, with not enough desks and changing weather making it tough to focus. That was St. Luke’s in Ekiti, Nigeria. But guess what? Big changes have arrived! Coafrica teamed up with the Build A School Initiative and the amazing community at St. Luke’s to make
- [Mtsindo Construction Update](https://coafrica.org/mtsindo-construction-update/) - Check out this progress! Mtsindo Primary School has been an incredible build to watch so far! We cannot wait for the students and teachers in this Benin community to enjoy these classrooms. They have worked hard and we have been able to see that clearly in all of the progress they have made. You can
- [Ground Breaking at St Lukes Primary School](https://coafrica.org/ground-breaking-at-st-lukes-primary-school/) - Welcome to one of our new projects in Nigeria! We have started construction at Primary School in Ekiti, Nigeria. It is We will be constructing four classroom blocks to help provide safe and adequate space for these students to learn. Below we can see the beginning state of the classroom block. These students currently are
- [Ground Breaking at Igiri Secondary School](https://coafrica.org/ground-breaking-at-igiri-secondary-school/) - Welcome to one of our new projects in Nigeria! We have broken ground at Igiri Secondary School in the rural community Along Agosasa. We will be constructing four classroom blocks to help provide safe and adequate space for these students to learn. Below are some pictures of the existing school blocks. Some of the problems
- [Ground Breaking at CEG Pahou Ouidah](https://coafrica.org/ground-breaking-at-ceg-pahou-ouidah/) - Introducing CEG Pahou Ouidah Secondary School! We have broken ground at this secondary school in an urban community in the Benin Republic. This school’s initial classrooms were constructed in 1985. Since then the community has been left with a dilapidated structure that does not have sufficient classrooms for the students enrolled. Below are some pictures
- [Community Spotlight: Ghana](https://coafrica.org/community-spotlight-ghana/) - We want to spotlight one of our wonderful communities that we have had to opportunity to work with. While Coafrica worked on our first project in Ghana we saw an amazing turn out of community support. An entire community came and worked incredibly hard to build Bakpa Agortakpo Primary School. Below we have lots of
- [Student Spotlight- Kinhode](https://coafrica.org/student-spotlight-kinhode/) - Meet Kinhode! She is 8 years old and in grade 4 . Kinhode attends Pedakondji Primary school in Togo. She lives with her father, who is a teacher, her aunt and her older sister. She loves Jump rope and cooking. Kinhode hopes to one day open her own restaurant. Education is so important in helping
- [Ground Breaking at Mtsindo](https://coafrica.org/ground-breaking-at-mtsindo/) - Welcome to one of our new projects in Malawi! We have started construction at Primary School in Lilongwe, Malawi. It is We will be constructing four classroom blocks to help provide safe and adequate space for these students to learn. Below we can see the beginning state of these school blocks. One of the school
- [Meet a Student: Estelle Fifamè Gamefio](https://coafrica.org/meet-a-student-estelle-fifame-gamefio/) - It is our pleasure to introduce you to Estelle Fifamè Gamefio, a student from CEG Soyo Secondary School! Estelle is from the Allada, Benin Republic. She is 14 years old and she is in her 3rd year of Junior High School. We interviewed her asking about the impact of the new classroom block at CEG
- [Advisory Board Member Spotlight: Meet Tyler Holmes](https://coafrica.org/advisory-board-member-spotlight-meet-tyler-holmes/) - We are so excited to introduce one our Advisory Board Members! Meet Tyler David Holmes! Tyler is a Construction Executive for Haskell Construction, with more than 20 years of field experience. Before working for Haskell, Tyler worked for Clark Construction in Washington D.C. focusing on government projects. Drawing upon his many experiences working internationally, Tyler
- [Coafrica's Vision- Overview](https://coafrica.org/coafricas-vision-overview/) - Coafrica’s vision is: A world where every child has access to a classroom. When a child steps through the door of a classroom, their future expands exponentially in possibility and potential futures. We want all African children to have access to that life-changing power. Yet, millions in Sub-Saharan Africa are out of school for lack
- [Lycee Tabligbo Grand Opening!](https://coafrica.org/lycee-tabligbo-grand-opening/) - Lycee Tabligbo II is a secondary school in Tabligbo, Togo that previously had 336 students enrolled. These students were learning outdoors under a pavilion. With limited desk space for all students, changing weather, and insufficient space for more than one class at a time, the need for better resources was clear. We could not be
- [Our Process: Step Five](https://coafrica.org/our-process-step-five/) - The last step of our process is that each carefully monitored project is funded in stages depending on completion and community involvement. In order to guarantee proper usage of our funding, we closely follow the progress of each of our school classroom projects. Our director, Marci Romney, meets regularly with each project coordinator, receiving updates
- [Kabuthu Handover Ceremony](https://coafrica.org/kabuthu-handover-ceremony/) - Kabuthu Primary School is located in North Lilongwe. Coafrica has worked together to construct a new classroom block and provide more space and safer learning resources for the students. Construction began in October 2022 and the handover ceremony took place in June 2023. This was a particularly special Grand Opening as First Lady, Madame Monica
- [Ketting Construction Update](https://coafrica.org/ketting-construction-update/) - Since the groundbreaking at the Ketting Primary School in mid-March, we have seen a foundation dug and filled, walled erected, and the beginnings of a roof appear! Check out the progress below.
- [Epp Kpassa-Gambou Grand Opening!](https://coafrica.org/epp-kpassa-gambou-grand-opening/) - Here is the latest! We have had the grand opening of Epp Kpassa-Gambou primary school in Benin. This school looks beautiful now that it is finished. There is so much more space for these students to learn and for the teachers to teach. Look at the wonderful work of this community! During this grand opening
- [Epp Kpassa-Gambou Construction Update](https://coafrica.org/epp-kpassa-gambou-construction-update/) - Check out this progress!! Epp Kpassa Gambou has been an incredible build to watch so far! We cannot wait for the students and teachers in this Benin community to enjoy these classrooms. They have worked hard and we have been able to see that clearly in all of the progress they have made. You can
- [Bakpa Agortakpo D/A Primary Construction Update](https://coafrica.org/bakpa-agortakp-d-a-primary-construction-update/) - Check out how awesome this school is looking! We’ve seen some amazing progress in building the walls and floors. This community is working so hard and we cannot wait to see how Bakpa Agortakpo D/A Primary school looks when it’s all finished! Follow along for more progress updates!
- [Lycee Tabligbo Construction Update](https://coafrica.org/lycee-tabligbo-construction-update/) - We are thrilled at how Lycee Tabligbo is progressing and wanted to update you on how things look! In just three short months the bricks have been made, frame and walls constructed, and all of the windows and doors have been fitted! We can’t wait to see how everything looks when the floors, roof, and
- [Groundbreaking at Ketting Primary!](https://coafrica.org/groundbreaking-at-ketting-primary/) - We are so excited to announce that we broke ground at our new Ketting Primary School project! There was a wonderful groundbreaking ceremony where the students performed a display for the community. We also got to hear from some of the community leaders including the school Headmaster, The Village head, The Executive Secretary, and The
- [ITODJU: Serving the Most Vulnerable](https://coafrica.org/itodju-serving-the-most-vulnerable/) - Today we are highlighting one of our coalition partners! ITODJU came to us with the proposal for Kpassa-Gambou, one of our current projects in Benin. They have been so helpful and supportive, providing volunteers and other help throughout the entire process. ITODJU is a non-profit organization located in the Borgou region of Benin, a central
- [Our Process: Step Four](https://coafrica.org/our-process-step-four/) - The fourth step of our process involves reviewing our standard model plans, gathering competitive bids, and hiring a local contractor. How we construct classrooms is just as significant as the classrooms themselves. Coafrica focuses on a continued streamlining of processes both internal and externally so we can ensure every dollar is used most effectively. It
- [New School, New Country!](https://coafrica.org/new-school-new-country/) - We are so excited to have broken ground for a new school, in a new country! Bakpa Agortakpo is located in a rural area of Ghana. Bakpa Agortakpo D/A Primary has been operating since 1998. The school currently has 3 classrooms with 128 students enrolled. Over 600 children are not enrolled in school due to
- [How do we get the roof over the water?](https://coafrica.org/how-do-we-get-the-roof-over-the-water/) - Because Igboedu Community Primary School is located on the edge of a nature reserve, our team in Nigeria has been presented with the unique challenge of transporting all construction materials to the project site with a large body of water in the way. All the materials for the construction of Igboedu Primary School are either
- [Team Member Spotlight: Daniel Currit](https://coafrica.org/team-member-spotlight-daniel-currit/) - Meet the newest member of our advisory board: Daniel Ross Currit! Daniel grew up in Utah in a family of five rowdy boys. He currently resides in Utah with his wife, four sons, and an adorable mini golden-doodle. He obtained a Bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University in Civil Engineering and continued in his education
- [Construction Update: Igboedu Primary School](https://coafrica.org/construction-update-igboedu-primary-school/) - Construction at Igboedu Community Primary School is nearly complete! With the grand opening scheduled in just a few weeks, the school is awaiting a new coat of paint! Check out the construction process below. In preparation for the groundbreaking of Igboedu, community members worked to mold bricks to contribute to the project. You can learn
- [New School: Kpassa-Gambou](https://coafrica.org/new-school-kpassa-gambou/) - A few weeks ago we broke ground at a new school in Benin! Kpassa-Gambou is a primary school located in a rural area of Benin. It has been in operation since 2010 and has 367 students enrolled. There are currently around 600 children in the area not attending school. The main reasons for the out-of-school
- [New School: Igboedu Community Primary School](https://coafrica.org/new-school-igboedu-community-primary-school/) - Igboedu Community Primary school is located in Ogun state in Nigeria and was established in 1981. There are currently 215 students that attend the school from four small camps: Aseph Camp 1, Aseph Camp 2, Akintubuwa Camp, and Elegba Okftz. The existing school structures at Igboedu are in terrible shape. Poor hygienic and sanitary environments
- [Our Process: Phase Three](https://coafrica.org/our-process-phase-two/) - After the second step is completed – meaning that we have received a completed Project Assessment Form from a motivated community, and have reviewed a community resources audit – our third step is Community Commitment! Local Project Coordinators ensure that the project will meet community needs and Coafrica’s parameters. Many community meetings are held during
- [Grand Opening: St. Stephen Primary School!](https://coafrica.org/grand-opening-st-stephen-primary-school/) - We are so excited to announce the grand opening of St. Stephen Anglican Nursery and Primary School. The grand opening ceremony was so much fun. During the ceremony, our team met with the state government to discuss many issues surrounding education in Nigeria. The conversation ended with a firm commitment to continue working toward improving
- [Meet a Student: Shallon Chinyanga](https://coafrica.org/meet-a-student-shallon-chinyanga/) - It is our pleasure to introduce you to Shallon Chinyanga, a student from Kataya Primary School! Shallon is from the Lilongwe Rural West District of Malawi. She is 12 years old and she is in 7th grade. We interviewed her asking about the impact of the new classroom block at Kataya Primary School has had
- [How to Learn Without School Supplies](https://coafrica.org/how-to-learn-without-school-supplies/) - As we visit schools in Africa, we are regularly impressed by the creative methods utilized by teachers to educate their students! Today we want to highlight a few of the unique learning methods we have seen in our travels around Africa, even in areas without the means to purchase or receive traditional school supplies. At
- [Looking Forward to 2023](https://coafrica.org/looking-forward-to-2023/) - We have so many exciting things planned for 2023, including a forecasted 12 projects! Today we want to introduce you to a few of the projects we have planned for the next few months! Igboedu, Nigeria Start Date: January 2023 Malembo, Malawi Predicted Start: January 2023 Tabligbo, Togo Predicted Start: January 2023 Kpassa Gambou, Benin
- [Kataya: Impact to Date!](https://coafrica.org/kataya-impact-to-date/) - Kataya Primary School was the first classroom in Coafrica completed with the community in Lilongwe, Malawi and the new classroom block has been completed for nearly 21 months! Let’s check out how far the school has come: When we first met with the teachers at Kataya School, there was a waiting list of over 200
- [Our Process: Phase Two!](https://coafrica.org/our-process-phase-two-2/) - After the first step is completed – meaning that we have received a completed Project Assessment Form from a motivated community – our second step is Approval! Local Project Coordinators ensure that the project will meet community needs and Coafrica’s parameters. Through various community meetings and interviews, our local Project Coordinators make sure that we
- [Construction Update: Kabuthu](https://coafrica.org/construction-update-kabuthu/) - The construction of the new classroom block in Malawi is coming along well! Kabuthu Primary School as been in operation since 1939 and is currently a school for more than 1,000 students. The completion of the new block will allow for more than 300 additional students to go to school in a safe, durable classroom!
- [Grand Opening: Sendwe Primary School](https://coafrica.org/grand-opening-sendwe-primary-school/) - We celebrated the grand opening of Sendwe Primary School on November 18th, 2022! We had so much support from the local community in Lilongwe, as well as government officials including the District Commissioner from the Lilongwe District Council. 30 minutes into the ceremony, there was a huge storm that broke over Sendwe. The rest of
- [Team Member Spotlight: Tresher](https://coafrica.org/team-member-spotlight-tresher/) - Meet the newest member of the Coafrica team: Tresher Mukwavi! Tresher recently joined as a project coordinator in Malawi and frequently assists Goodwell Banda with our projects there. We are so grateful to have Tresher on our team. Tresher was born and raised in Zambia in a city called Ndola. He is the 4th child
- [Bridging the Gap Between the Giver and the Receiver](https://coafrica.org/bridging-the-gap-between-the-giver-and-the-receiver/) - Wilford W. Anderson, a respected religious and business leader, once said “The greater the distance between the giver and the receiver, the more the receiver develops a sense of entitlement.” Because Coafrica is based out of Salt Lake City, Utah, there is a GREAT distance between us and the communities we strive to reach. The
- [Construction Update: St Stephens' Primary School](https://coafrica.org/construction-update-st-stephens-primary-school/) - In just over four week, St Stephens’ Primary School is 60% complete! Construction could not begin until cement blocks were made by members of the community. To learn more about the process of making blocks, click here! Next, we dug the foundation and fortified it with cement and blocks. Community members also contribute by fabricating
- [NEW SCHOOL: Kabuthu Primary School](https://coafrica.org/new-school-kabuthu-primary-school/) - We broke ground on a new classroom block in Malawi! Kabuthu Primary School has been in operation since 1939. They currently have 10 classrooms and approximately 1,200 students (587 girls and 549 boys). With an estimated 400 out-of-school children in the area because of poverty, early marriages, and early pregnancies, the 4 new classrooms will
- [Team Member Spotlight: Laura Eyi!](https://coafrica.org/team-member-spotlight-laura-eyi/) - We are excited to introduce you to one of the members of our board: Laura Lewis Eyi! Laura grew up in Eugene, Oregon as the 9th child of 14! When asked about people and events from her childhood that propelled her into her current nonprofit involvement, she said, “My parents instilled in us a love
- [Spotlight on Vision, Mission, and Values - Vision](https://coafrica.org/spotlight-on-vision-mission-and-values-vision/) - Coafrica’s vision is: A world where every child has access to a classroom. When a child steps through the door of a classroom, their future expands exponentially in possibility and potential futures. We want all African children to have access to that life-changing power. Yet, millions in Sub-Saharan Africa are out of school for lack
- [How Coafrica Came to Be](https://coafrica.org/how-coafrica-came-to-be/) - The road to Coafrica started in the forest of Oregon in 2009 when one of the founders heard a presentation on African education at a youth retreat. Shortly afterward the founders began sponsoring high-achieving students who didn’t have the funds to attend high school or college. Supporting 4 students in 10 years made them aware
- [Coafrica and People in Fundraising](https://coafrica.org/coafrica-and-people-in-fundraising/) - Recently Coafrica Director Marci Romney had the opportunity to speak with Tim Wilson about Coafrica on his podcast/webinar series “People in Fundraising.” In the episode, Marci speaks about her role at Coafrica, her recent visit to Africa, and her vision for the future of the organization. A HUGE thank you to Tim for this amazing
- [NEW SCHOOL: St. Stephens' Primary School](https://coafrica.org/new-school-st-stephens-primary-school/) - The community surrounding St. Stephens’ Anglican Nursery and Primary School has been anxiously awaiting for MONTHS to be able to start construction on a new classroom block. There was abundant celebration as we broke ground for the school on Sept. 19, 2022. The ceremony began with speeches from a few respected leaders in the community:
- [Grand Opening: Ketere Local Government School](https://coafrica.org/grand-opening-ketere-local-government-school/) - The community in a rural area of Nigeria is celebrating because their school is finally complete! The grand opening of Ketere Primary School was Sept. 1, 2022. Check out the finished school below. As part of the project agreement, local government agreed to renovate an additional 3 classrooms next to the classroom block built by
- [Grand Opening: CEG Pahou Ahozon](https://coafrica.org/grand-opening-ceg-pahou-ahozon/) - On August 30, 2022, we celebrated the grand opening of CEG Pahou Ahozon with the community in Benin. Watch the construction unfold below! The community came together to celebrate the opening of their new school with speeches and dances. The grand opening of Pahou Ahozon was covered extensively by local media. The opening made the
- [Grand Opening: EPP Pedakondji!](https://coafrica.org/grand-opening-epp-pedakondji/) - A week ago we celebrated the grand opening of EPP De Pedakondji with the surrounding community. The opening of this school will provide a space for an additional 200 students! Sorry, your browser doesn't support embedded videos. The program featured various speeches from government officials, the BASIA team, and teachers. We were so excited to
- [Meet the Team: Marci Romney](https://coafrica.org/meet-the-team-marci-romney/) - We are excited to introduce you to the Director of Coafrica: Marci Romney! Marci was born in Las Vegas, NV. She grew up in southern California as the second child of six children. She attended elementary, junior high and high school in California, then moved to Utah to attend Brigham Young University where she received
- [Our Process: Phase One](https://coafrica.org/our-process-phase-one/) - Ever wondered what our process is? How do we select communities and coalition partners? What are the steps? Phase One: Application Application Motivated communities submit a project assessment form to Coafrica. The first part of our process is the Application phase. During this phase, motivated communities submit a Project Assessment Form (PAF) to Coafrica. We
- [A basket? On your Head?](https://coafrica.org/a-basket-on-your-head/) - One of our favorite things about working in Africa is getting to know the culture that makes each country unique. In many countries in Africa, women carry baskets on their heads as a method of transporting goods, laundry and even water! When Coafrica director Marci Romney and her husband Matt visited Africa in April, they
- [Homemade Bricks?!](https://coafrica.org/homemade-bricks/) - Did you know that the communities surrounding our schools in Togo and Benin are contributing to the construction of the schools in their areas by mixing and molding bricks out of sand? Today we wanted to highlight the process of making the bricks for the schools currently under construction. The first step is gathering the
- [Construction Update: Sendwe, Malawi](https://coafrica.org/construction-update-sendwe-malawi/) - We are so excited about the progress that we have seen over the last few months on the Sendwe Primary School in Malawi! Check out the pictures below to see the progress unfold. For more information on the effect the completed school will have on the community, click here!
- [Meet the Team: Olivia Allred](https://coafrica.org/meet-the-team-olivia-allred/) - Meet Coafrica team member Olivia Allred! She has been working as the assistant to the director at Coafrica for nearly six months! She says, “My favorite part about Coafrica is seeing the impact that we make. I love knowing that what Coafrica is doing is having a real effect on real people, and there is
- [Construction Update: Pedakondji](https://coafrica.org/construction-update-pedakondji/) - We are excited about the progress we are seeing at EPP Pedakondji in Togo. Most recently, we saw the roof completed! Just like in Pahou Ahozon, members of the community have come together to mix cement and form bricks for the construction of the walls on the school! This contribution significantly reduces the price of
- [Construction Update: CEG Pahou Ahozon](https://coafrica.org/construction-update-ceg-pahou-ahozon/) - Since the groundbreaking at the Pahou Ahozon Secondary School mid-April, we have seen a foundation dug and filled, walled erected, and the beginnings of a roof appear! Check out the progress below. One of the unique things about construction at Pahou Ahozon is the construction of the bricks. The bricks are mixed, molded and set
- [Value Spotlight: Develop Strategic Partnerships](https://coafrica.org/value-spotlight-develop-strategic-partnerships/) - At Coafrica, we know the synergy that can come from joining forces with other NGOs. This is why our fourth value is “Develop Strategic Partnerships”. We actively seek opportunities to enhance the education potential of our projects by partnering with other organizations in areas such as: bathroom construction, school meals, textbooks, desks, school supplies and
- [Vimbai Tembo: The Impact of Education On My Life](https://coafrica.org/vimbai-tembo-the-impact-of-education-on-my-life/) - We are still thinking about the opportunity we had last week to hear Vimbai Tembo tell her story! The event was a great success. We are so grateful to all of the people who made this event possibly, including the Kiln in Lehi who hosted the event and Twisted Sugar for providing the cookies! Vimbai’s
- [FUNDS NEEDED in Malawi at Chilima](https://coafrica.org/funds-needed-in-malawi-at-chilima/) - Funds Needed to Complete Third Classroom Block: $30,000 We are sounding the call for donations to be able to complete a third classroom block at the Chilima Primary School in Malawi. In order to operate at full capacity, the primary school needs 10 classrooms. We have finished 7 of these needed classrooms, but need about
- [Grand Opening: Enugu!](https://coafrica.org/grand-opening-enugu/) - HUZZAH! Another school in Nigeria is complete! We are so excited about the opening of Enugu Primary School. The grand opening ceremony included cultural demonstrations by the community, speeches from government officials and BASIA team members, and an official ribbon cutting! We can’t wait to see the impact this school will have on the students
- [Obafemi Complete!](https://coafrica.org/obafemi-complete/) - The Obafemi Primary School is officially finished! The completion of this school is a big deal to the community. There were two separate grand opening ceremonies: one at the location of the school, and one in a government building. During the meeting with government officials, BASIA team discussed maintenance and the possibility of future projects
- [Why is There Alcohol on the Dirt?](https://coafrica.org/why-is-there-alcohol-on-the-dirt/) - Whenever there is a groundbreaking in Togo or Benin, community members perform a traditional ceremony to bless the construction site and the future building. The person performing the ceremony stands in the middle, with local community members on one side and visitors on the other. They poor water and corn on the ground as a
- [Grand Opening: Chimkoka!](https://coafrica.org/grand-opening-chimkoka/) - While traveling in Africa, Coafrica team members had the opportunity to attend the grand opening for the Chimkoka Primary School. As they were driving the path to the school for the ceremony, Coafrica and BASIA teams were surprised to be greeted by throngs of children–5 kilometers (over 3 miles) from where the ceremony would be
- [Come Hear Vimbai Tembo's Story!](https://coafrica.org/come-hear-vimbai-tembos-story/) - We can hardly wait for our upcoming event featuring Coafrica staff member Vimbai Tembo! How does a little girl, left without parents at age 10, grow up in a country with 4.8 million people living in poverty and decide to pursue a Masters degree in the United States? In an article for the Marriot School
- [Filling the Foundation of Sendwe](https://coafrica.org/filling-the-foundation-of-sendwe/) - While in Africa, Coafrica Director Marci Romney and her husband Matt had the opportunity to visit the Sendwe Primary School! About the experience, Marci said, “Sendwe was so much fun! We got to stop by somewhat spontaneously and see the progress on the foundation. Also, we happened to visit during school hours, so we got
- [EAC Grand Opening](https://coafrica.org/eac-grand-opening/) - So many exciting things are happening in the month of February! February 1, 2022 we celebrated the grand opening of the Ebenezer African Church Nursery and Primary School. This completed school will allow for more than 200 additional children to have a classroom! The ceremony included speeches from the head prefects, the Deputy Governor
- [Value Spotlight: Target Underserved Children](https://coafrica.org/value-spotlight-target-underserved-children/) - Coafrica Value Spotlight #1: Target Underserved Children Coafrica serves communities that have no viable option to build classrooms, meaning that there are no government or other NGO programs looking to address the educational needs of the community. This allows our classroom projects to have the maximum impact and to help those who would not otherwise
- [Grand Opening: CEG Melly-Dome!](https://coafrica.org/grand-opening-melly-dome/) - There were hundreds of people attending the grand opening of CEG Melly-Dome, and as our team approached the campus, we were immediately surrounded by culture! Groups littered the space, some performing band music while others presented cultural celebration dances. The energy near the school was electric as we began the program. The program included speeches
- [Value Spotlight: Engage the Community](https://coafrica.org/value-spotlight-engage-the-community/) - Coafrica Value Spotlight #2: Engage the Community From start to finish, Coafrica works hand-in-hand with the communities we serve. Community leaders and parents request assistance to build additional classroom capacity through our team of local program coordinators. They present their plan for community contributions and project maintenance. Coafrica works in coalition with local communities to
- [Value Spotlight: Build for Longevity](https://coafrica.org/value-spotlight-build-for-longevity/) - COAFRICA’S THIRD VALUE IS: BUILD FOR LONGEVITY Our classroom projects are built to a 40-year quality standard with specific requirements for quality of cement blocks, foundation, roofing materials, and general construction standards. Communities then commit to fund and perform regular structural maintenance, adhering to our minimum maintenance standards and schedule. Coalition partners agree to periodic
- [Grand Opening: Chilima](https://coafrica.org/grand-opening-chilima/) - There were so many people who attended the grand opening of Chilima Primary School! After hearing speeches from community members and government officials, we witnessed many cultural dances presented by the community. Community members even presented Coafrica with a traditional dance skirt and invited our director to join in the fun! Sorry, your browser doesn't
- [New School: Pahou Ahozon!](https://coafrica.org/new-school-pahou-ahozon/) - 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 will allow classroom access to children who are living in extreme poverty. Out of 30 total classes currently taught at the school, 19 classes are being
- [EPP De Pedakondji](https://coafrica.org/epp-de-pedakondji/) - We are so excited to announce the groundbreaking of another school in Togo! EPP de Pedakondji has been in operation for 27 years! The current enrollment is almost 400 students and it is expected to increase to almost 600 students upon the completion of the new classroom block. Because of the extreme poverty in the
- [Groundbreaking: EPP De Pedakondji](https://coafrica.org/groundbreaking-epp-de-pedakondji/) - The community celebrated the groundbreaking of our newest school in Togo with an all-out party! We were immediately surrounded by so much singing and dancing that we were nearly compelled to join in! Coafrica Director Marci Romney took a particular interest in the instruments played by the women in the above video. They were playing
- [THANK YOU!](https://coafrica.org/thank-you/) - Over the last 3 weeks, Coafrica staff and board members have enjoyed hearing details of Director Marci Romney’s trip to Africa. Among others, one highlight was delivering all 5,129 friendship bracelets collected from volunteers to FIVE schools in Africa. Marci wanted to tell us some details herself. She said: Thirty minutes until we left for
- [5,129 TOTAL FRIENDSHIP BRACELETS!](https://coafrica.org/3800-total-friendship-bracelets/) - Coafrica’s Executive Director, Marci Romney, began her journey last Friday to visit our schools in Africa with 5,129 total friendship bracelets in her suitcase! Our original goal was 1000 bracelets, however, thanks to astounding community involvement, Marci will be delivering these friendship bracelets to FIVE schools in Africa! We received bracelets from 30 groups in
- [Grand Opening: CEG Le Meridien!](https://coafrica.org/grand-opening-ceg-le-meridien/) - Even though our team arrived at the grand opening of CEG Le Meridien hours later than expected, we were greeted enthusiastically by members of the community and many high school students from the school. We were impressed to hear music played by a band created entirely of high school students! We could hear this band
- [Construction Update: Nigeria](https://coafrica.org/construction-update-nigeria/) - Our coalition partners are working hard in Nigeria to finish two schools: Enugu Primary School and Obafemi Primary School. Because of their hard work and contributions from the community, these schools were finished a month before the handover date! We look forward to seeing the final product in the next few weeks. After a final
- [Board Member Spotlight: Isaac Wilson](https://coafrica.org/board-member-spotlight-isaac-wilson/) - Today we are pleased to introduce another one of our fabulous board members! Issac Wilson was born in Portland, Oregon. He received his degree in Accounting at Brigham Young University and after working for doTERRA in various positions for over 7 years, Isaac currently works as the Managing Director of doTERRA Europe. When Isaac is
- [Construction Update: Chimkoka](https://coafrica.org/construction-update-chimkoka/) - The Chimkoka Primary School in Malawi has come a long way from where it began as a crumbling, unsafe structure. With the handover just a few days away, it is good to look back on the process of construction! After hundreds of community members helped fill the foundation, workers quickly began laying brick, framing a
- [Make a Friend(ship bracelet)!](https://coafrica.org/make-a-friendship-bracelet/) - Connect with Africa. Make a Friend(ship bracelet)! 93 million children in sub-Saharan Africa are out of school, many for lack of a classroom. Coafrica partners with motivated communities to bring safe, durable classrooms to their villages. These children often lack basic needs, including the need for connection. Connect with Africa and help us gather enough
- [Construction Update: Chilima Primary School](https://coafrica.org/construction-update-chilima-primary-school/) - Chilima Primary School is just a few days away from completion! As we prepare for the handover ceremony in a few weeks, we can’t help but look back and reflect on the whole building process! Chilima Primary School started as a dilapidated and severely overcrowded classroom block with classrooms holding close to a hundred children
- [Meet Ellie and Abbey!](https://coafrica.org/meet-ellie-and-abbey/) - A few months ago, we put out the call for community members to make friendship bracelets we could take to school children in Africa. The response we received to this call to serve was astounding! Children, youth and adult groups alike responded with eagerness to gather to make friendship bracelets. We have currently collected around
- [New School in Malawi!](https://coafrica.org/new-school-in-malawi/) - Last week we broke ground on the Sendwe Primary School in Malawi! The new school is much needed for the children who are currently attending school in a crumbling building in over-crowded classrooms of 100+ students. Community members flocked to the construction site and began digging the foundation at 4 am! They worked through the
- [Board Member Spotlight: Heather Hammond Cruz](https://coafrica.org/board-member-spotlight-heather-hammond-cruz/) - Allow us to introduce you to the newest Coafrica board member: Heather Hammond Cruz. Heather discovered her love for humanitarian work and building healthier, sustainable communities through her love for traveling. Though she grew up in Holladay, Utah, she has lived in Seattle, the San Francisco Bay Area, Portland Oregon, and Asia. During her 20s
- [Storm in Lilongwe Damages Roof of School!](https://coafrica.org/storm-in-lilongwe-damages-roof-of-school/) - Recently there was a terrible storm in Lilongwe, Malawi. The report of the storm from our local coordinator was that virtually all of the roofs in the community were blown off and one nearby school collapsed in the storm. We recently completed a school in the area affected by the storm, in the community of
- [BYU Hunger Banquet](https://coafrica.org/byu-hunger-banquet/) - Coafrica’s director Marci and her husband Matt recently attended the 31st annual Hunger Banquet, an event hosted by BYU’s Students for International Development. This event is an annual celebration of culture that educates on poverty throughout the world. In a showcase before the event, Marci and Matt ran an informational booth educating participants about the
- [Construction Update: CEG Le Meridien](https://coafrica.org/le-meridien-construction-update/) - Here is a quick construction update for the secondary school of CEG Le Meridien. Community members helped complete the walls for the school. With the walls completed and the window fixtures defined, this week our team started framing the roof. The construction is on track to be completed mid-April!
- [CEG Le Meridien](https://coafrica.org/ceg-le-meridien/) - On January 11, 2022, we broke ground on another school in Benin! Located in the urban area of Le Meridien, this school currently has 3000 students on its waiting list. Community members wasted no time in digging a new foundation for the school. In the following weeks, we saw the beginnings of walls for the
- [Bondo Handover Ceremony](https://coafrica.org/bondo-handover-ceremony/) - Our hard work finally paid off as we celebrated the handover of the new school in Bondo! "The community expressed their happiness and gratitude through different activities," says Goodwell, our project coordinator, "we had poems from the learners, choirs, and men wearing masks. We call it Gule Wamkulu and it's a traditional dance. The community
- [Construction Update: Melly Dome](https://coafrica.org/melly-dome-construction-update/) - Tomorrow will mark a month of construction on our school at the Southern tip of Togo, and we are already seeing so much progress. The construction began with a literal BANG when community members burned the previously existing school roof! Over the next few weeks, we noticed the foundation
- [TWO new schools in Nigeria!](https://coafrica.org/two-new-schools-in-nigeria/) - The beginning of February marked the groundbreaking of two new primary schools in Nigeria! The first groundbreaking took place in the rural area of Obafemi. There are many out-of-school children in this area, and the new primary school will allow for nearly 200 additional students to have a classroom! The groundbreaking in Obafemi was attended
- [Your Donations Fund Projects. That's It.](https://coafrica.org/your-donations-fund-projects-thats-it/) - Did you know that 100% of your donation goes directly to our projects? That’s right. Every dollar goes directly to projects like these. A private foundation donation covers ALL of our operational costs! That means that every penny you donate goes directly to our African projects. With so many in need there, we need YOUR HELP! Together
- [EAC Construction Update](https://coafrica.org/eac-construction-update/) - With about three months of construction underway, EAC School in Abeokuta, Nigeria has continued its transformation. Upon demolition of the earlier, dilapidated classroom block, workers and willing community members set out a foundation, arranged a substructure of blocks, and laid concrete. Thanks to their diligence, only one week later walls, columns, and beams have seemingly
- [CEG Melly-Dome](https://coafrica.org/ceg-melly-dome/) - Although many of us at Coafrica don’t get to be present for the construction of our schools, we are overjoyed at the news of each project. As we recently began a new project in Togo’s Primary School of Melly-Dome, we wanted to rejoice with you. The previous School of Melly-Dome in the Southern tip of
- [EPP Adjadji-Cossoe Handover Ceremony: Part 2](https://coafrica.org/epp-adjadji-cossoe-handover-ceremony-part-2/) - On October 2, we finished EPP Adjadji-Cossoe’s second block of classrooms! After three months of strenuous work — from laying the foundation to painting final touches — we are extraordinarily grateful to all who made this possible. Members of neighboring communities voluntarily aided us by moving materials and helping us finish in time. Two community
- [Magazine School Impact to Date](https://coafrica.org/magazine-school-impact-to-date/) - Magazine Primary School in Chipata, Zambia was completed in April of this year. Our Zambian project manager, Aggie Chiku Kazimoto, visited Magazine Primary School last week to gather some information on the impact in the community from this project. magazine-111 Magazine Community Primary School and community members at the Handover Ceremony This school project was
- [Meet the Team: Victor Ukorebi](https://coafrica.org/meet-the-team-victor-ukorebi/) - Victor Ukorebi’s life proves one of Coafrica’s driving principles: education expands your future. Through his mother’s hard work and dedication to the importance of education paired with Victor’s own conviction that education is the path to change, Victor was able to overcome massive obstacles of poverty, dilapidated schools and overcrowded classrooms to become a catalyst
- [Bondo School Update](https://coafrica.org/bondo-school-update/) - Celebrate with us on finishing our second block of classrooms in Bondo, Malawi! With more than nine months of construction and immense help from the community, we are overjoyed with the transformation of a collection of roof-caved and wall-cracked buildings, to our weather resistant and safety secured school. Since our last blog post on Bondo,
- [A New School and a New Partnership in Nigeria](https://coafrica.org/a-new-school-and-a-new-partnership-in-nigeria/) - On November 8, we had a groundbreaking ceremony for our newest school in Abeokuta, Nigeria: EAC, or Ebenezer African Church Nursery and Primary School! This project is unique because it is a pilot program supported by LDS Charities. LDS Charities will be matching the building costs that Coafrica expends on this project, and potentially on
- [Coafrica Founding Story](https://coafrica.org/coafrica-founding-story/) - Coafrica had its beginnings in 2016 with a family contributing to a school for orphans in Zambia. Since then, it's been a process of unleashing the power of education for thousands of children throughout Africa.
- [Stan's Trip](https://coafrica.org/stans-trip/) - Recently, Stan Wilson, co-founder of Coafrica, took a trip to Africa to visit our current and potential project sites. While in Malawi, Stan visited Kataya, a primary school that Coafrica is building. His visit gave him--and the rest of us at Coafrica--a valuable look into the lives of the students and families that we work with.
- [A Brighter Building Leads to Brighter Futures in Nigeria](https://coafrica.org/a-brighter-building-leads-to-brighter-futures-in-nigeria/) - The Premier School in Abeokuta, Nigeria
- [Zambia - Where the Journey Began](https://coafrica.org/zambia-where-the-journey-began/) - The Carol Zulu Primary School in Zambia was Coafrica's first project. Read the story here.
- [Mali—Education for One, Greater Prosperity for All](https://coafrica.org/mali-education-for-one-greater-prosperity-for-all/) - “We were all praying [to] God to have such a project. My name is Lassina Sanogo and we understand the community participation and are ready even if it’s tomorrow. A child was injured because of our bad mud bricks classes. Please help us to build for our futures.”
- [Meet the Eyi Family](https://coafrica.org/meet-the-eyi-family/) - Meet two of our board members, Wil and Laura Eyi. Their backgrounds lend perfectly to the mission of Coafrica.
- [A New School for the New Year](https://coafrica.org/bondo/) - The Bondo Full Primary School has been running since 1971, but conditions have deteriorated over the years. The building is located in Malawi, on the outskirts of Lilongwe. The school is used for almost 800 students, and yet it is missing doors and windows.
- [Meet Victor!](https://coafrica.org/meet-victor/) - If there’s one thing this world seems to be lacking, it’s hope. Victor B. Ukorebi, an African regional director for Coafrica, makes it his mission to bring hope to those that need it most. Spreading hope with every step, Victor joined Coafrica the moment he was invited.
- [Premier School Handover Ceremony](https://coafrica.org/premier-school-handover-ceremony/) - Our recently completed school - The Premier School in Abeokuta, Nigeria had their Handover Ceremony recently!
- [Coafrica's Standard Model](https://coafrica.org/standard-model/) - Coafrica is founded on the fact that how we construct classrooms is just as significant as the classrooms themselves.
- [St. Peters School](https://coafrica.org/st-peters-school/) - For the people of Iyesi Ota, Nigeria, the construction of St. Peters School is very exciting--and very needed.
- [Magazine Compound: Finally Finished!](https://coafrica.org/magazine-compound-finally-finished/) - After a few months of delays, the Magazine Compound school in Chipata, Zambia is finally finished!
- [St. Peters Primary School - Update](https://coafrica.org/st-peters-primary-school-update/) - Progress is well underway at St. Peter's Primary School in Iyesi Ota, Nigeria.
- [Coafrica's Coalition with BASIA](https://coafrica.org/basia/) - The “Co” in Coafrica stands for our coalition with others pursuing the same vision - a world where every child has access to a classroom. We have been so fortunate in our current coalition partners, specifically with BASIA.
- [Breaking Ground in Lambou, Togo](https://coafrica.org/breaking-ground-in-lambou-togo/) - On March 4, 2021, we broke ground on the new CEG Kpogan school in Lambou, Togo. Leaders in the local community attended a groundbreaking ceremony. The community is very excited for this school!
- [Bondo Primary School Update](https://coafrica.org/bondo-primary-school-update/) - Read the most recent updates on the Bondo Primary School in Lilongwe, Malawi!
- [Bondo Community Excitement](https://coafrica.org/bondo-community-excitement/) - The Bondo Primary School community’s excitement about their school project is infectious. These men, women, and children are at the project site early in the morning, help any way they can, and stay late into the night.
- [Magazine Primary School Handover Ceremony](https://coafrica.org/magazine-primary-school-handover-ceremony/) - Our very first Zambian school, Magazine Primary School, in Chipata, has been a huge catalyst for change in this impoverished area. It had its official handover ceremony on April 8, 2021!
- [CEG Kpogan Update](https://coafrica.org/ceg-kpogan-update/) - Because of strong community support, construction on CEG Kpogan has progressed rapidly and the project was completed May 4, 2021. That's 3 weeks ahead of schedule!
- [St. Peter's Primary School Handover](https://coafrica.org/st-peters-primary-school-handover/) - Our fourth school in Nigeria is complete! St. Peter's Primary School had its Handover Ceremony on April 26, 2021.
- [Chilima Primary School](https://coafrica.org/chilima-primary-school/) - Coafrica has begun work on the Chilima Primary School in Malawi. We are excited to see the progress as this project moves forward!
- [Kataya School Handover Ceremony](https://coafrica.org/kataya-school-handover-ceremony/) - After months of being postponed due to the pandemic, the community in Lilongwe West, Malawi, finally got to hold the handover ceremony for the Kataya School!
- [Breaking Ground on CEG Fiata](https://coafrica.org/breaking-ground-on-ceg-fiata/) - On May 21, 2021, community members gathered to break ground on Coafrica's second school in Togo--CEG Fiata.
- [EPP Adjadji-Cossoe: New School!](https://coafrica.org/epp-adjadji-cossoe-new-school/) - Citizens of Allada, Benin have gratefully welcomed the construction of a school for EPP Adjadji-Cossoe.
- [CEG Kpogan Handover Ceremony](https://coafrica.org/ceg-kpogan-handover-ceremony/) - After months of pouring concrete, structuring blocks, and painting walls, we commemorated our first finished school in Togo, CEG Kpogan!
- [CEG Soyo Handover Ceremony](https://coafrica.org/ceg-soyo-handover-ceremony/) - CEG Soyo in Allada, Benin Republic, is complete! The community enjoyed a handover ceremony and grand opening on June 10, 2021. Read the full story here!
- [CEG Fiata Handover](https://coafrica.org/ceg-fiata-handover/) - Read about the vibrant handover ceremony for CEG FIata Secondary School in Togo!
- [Adjadji-Cossoe Announcement](https://coafrica.org/adjadji-cossoe-announcement/) - When the classroom block was finished for EPP Adjadji-Cossoe, Coafrica and BASIA made an exciting announcement! Read this post to find out what it is!
- [EPP Adjadji-Cossoe Handover](https://coafrica.org/epp-adjadji-cossoe-handover/) - EPP Adjaji-Cossoe in Benin is officially complete! The community is so excited for their children to attend school in safe new classrooms, but the excitement doesn't end there...
- [Cynthia and the Cement](https://coafrica.org/cynthia-and-the-cement/) - This is a story of honesty, courage, six bags of cement and a fourth grade girl named Cynthia.
- [CEG Soyo Progress](https://coafrica.org/ceg-soyo-progress/) - CEG Soyo, our first school in Benin Republic, is coming along at a strong pace. Groundbreaking was April 9, 2021 and we are already over 60% complete.
- [Spotlight: Banda Family](https://coafrica.org/spotlight-banda-family-copy/) - Allow us to introduce you to the Banda family. Goodwell Banda is our Local Coordinator in Malawi, and his family has accomplished amazing feats in the face of incredible adversity. The Banda family inspires us, and we're sure they'll inspire you, too.
- [Extraordinary Community Involvement in Malawi](https://coafrica.org/extrtaordinary-community-involvement-in-malawi/) - This is what Coafrica is really about: empowering a community to help themselves. Chilima is a perfect example of the incredible community engagement and excitement for the education opportunities that our classrooms provide.
- [CEG Fiata Update](https://coafrica.org/ceg-fiata-update/) - Despite the project beginning less than two months ago, we are over 50% finished with our second school in Togo: CEG Fiata!
- [EPP Adjadji Cossoe Update](https://coafrica.org/epp-adjadji-cossoe-update/) - Since Benin’s EPP Adjadji-Cossoe’s groundbreaking ceremony where young students raised signs of gratitude for their new school, construction has proceeded at a rapid pace!
- [2021 Impact to Date](https://coafrica.org/2021-impact-to-date/) - 2021 has been Coafrica's biggest year yet!
- [Meet the Board: Vimbai Tembo](https://coafrica.org/meet-the-board-vimbai-tembo/) - Hard working, flexible, idealistic, resilient -- these are words that describe Vimbai Tembo, a member of Coafrica’s board. Since her upbringing in Zimbabwe, Vimbai has carried a love for Africa and a desire to stamp out poverty. These core motivators have led Vimbai to join us in a career of nonprofit development work. Thanks to
- [Filling the Foundation at Chimkoka](https://coafrica.org/filling-the-foundation-at-chimkoka/) - The excitement about our Malawi schools is palpable - even from thousands of miles away! Look how many community members came out to fill the foundation with dirt! What would you do to help provide a space for your child to learn?
- [Bringing Hope to Zambia](https://coafrica.org/bringing-hope-to-zambia/) - The Magazine Compound in Chiapata, Zambia is Coafrica's most recently completed project. Read about it here!
- [Chilima, Malawi Progress](https://coafrica.org/chilima-malawi-progress/) - The students at Chilima are so wonderful. These Level Five learners were still studying for an upcoming exam when Goodwell, our Malawi Project Coordinator, came to check on the project. These students are the WHY to everything we do here at Coafrica!
- [Chimkoka Primary School - New Malawi Project](https://coafrica.org/chimkoka-primary-school-new-malawi-project/) - We are excited to announce our 5th project in Malawi and our 11th project in 2021 - Chimkoka Primary School in Malawi.
- [Adjadji-Cossoe Update](https://coafrica.org/adjadji-cossoe-update/) - EPP Adjajdi Cossoe Primary School is well into construction on their second block of classrooms!
- [Bondo, Malawi Progress](https://coafrica.org/bondo-malawi-progress/) - Our second classroom block at Bondo, Malawi is coming along!
- [New Country - Benin!](https://coafrica.org/new-country-benin/) - We are thrilled to announce that construction has begun on our 19th school, CEG Soyo, in our 8th country, Benin!
- [Democratic Republic of the Congo - Better Community, Better World](https://coafrica.org/drc/) - The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is known for representing over 200 ethnic groups and 250 languages and dialects. Although this country is one of the most resource-rich countries on the planet (with rich access to gold, tungsten and tin), most of the Congolese lack the ability to acquire electricity and a minuscule percentage of the country’s roads are paved.
- [Meet the Students: Mustapha](https://coafrica.org/mustapha/) - Meet 11-year-old Mustapha Mugathir, a student at the Premier Grammar School in Nigeria.
- [Meet Aggie!](https://coafrica.org/meet-aggie/) - Meet Aggie Chiku Chizoka, one of Coafrica's Local Coordinators in Zambia!
- [Meet the Team: Rachel Woerner](https://coafrica.org/meet-the-team-rachel-woerner/) - Meet Rachel Woerner, the Communications Director for Coafrica!
- [Meet the Students: Adeola](https://coafrica.org/adeola/) - Adeola is a lovely young lady with a bright future ahead of her. We can’t wait to see what she will do and become.

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- [Home](https://coafrica.org/) - When a child steps through the door of a classroom, their future expands. Millions of children in Sub-Saharan Africa are out of school for lack of a classroom. We’re here to change that, one classroom at a time.
- [Our Sponsors](https://coafrica.org/our-sponsors/) - We express gratitude and appreciation for these partners who share our vision and support our work to unleash the power of education for African children through classroom construction. Their generous financial contributions allow us to continue this important work. Platinum Sponsors Other Sponsors Salawu Abiola Student Association Salawu Abiola Old Students Association Learn more about
- [Our Impact](https://coafrica.org/impact/) - 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 Why Coafrica Classrooms Coafrica’s goals
- [Donate](https://coafrica.org/donate-2/) - Make a Donation Your donation will provide a safe and stable environment for the education of thousand of children. **Please consider becoming a Classroom Advocate by setting up a regular monthly donation, ensuring steady funding we put directly toward helping impoverished African children. Build 1 Classroom $11,000 × Build 1 Classroom Over 93 million children
- [Projects](https://coafrica.org/projects/) - What Are We Working On? All Benin Ghana Malawi Nigeria Togo Zambia Zimbabwe Order By : AuthorTitlePost IDDateRandom Order : AscDesc
- [Our Team](https://coafrica.org/meet-the-team/) - Our Project Coordinators Meet our local coordinators, the lifeblood of Coafrica. They lead the coalition between Coafrica and the local communities in which our classrooms are constructed. Goodwell BandaPresident Malawi Build a Classroom, Ltd More about Goodwell Tresher MukwaviLocal Coordinator Malawi Build a Classroom, Ltd More about Tresher × Tresher Mukwavi Local Coordinator, Malawi Tresher
- [Financials & Reports](https://coafrica.org/financials-and-reports/) - Coafrica is dedicated to the highest standards of transparency and stewardship, ensuring that every donor dollar is used effectively to create lasting impact. We openly share our annual reports, recent 990 tax filings, and key policies that safeguard donor contributions. If you have any questions, please reach out—we value your trust and are committed to
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- [Our Model](https://coafrica.org/our-model/) - We believe how we construct classrooms is as significant as the classrooms themselves. It all starts with a motivated community… School Construction Process Classroom Transformations
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- [Vision, Mission, & Values](https://coafrica.org/vision-mission-values/) - Vision: A world where every child has access to a classroom Mission: Unleash the power of education for African children by partnering with local communities to construct classrooms Values: 1. Target underserved children‍ ‍We serve communities that have no viable option to build classrooms (no government or other NGO programs). Project approval is based in
- [About us](https://coafrica.org/about-us/) - COAFRICA HAD ITS BEGINNINGS IN 2016… …when a family was invited to contribute to building a school for orphans in Zambia. This and subsequent projects opened their eyes to the life-altering impact classroom construction can have on children, especially in local communities who are motivated to support and pursue educational opportunities, but simply lack government
- [Our Coalition](https://coafrica.org/our-coalition/) - The “Co” in Coafrica stands for coalition A coalition is an alliance formed to accomplish a common goal. The Coafrica coalition starts with local communities and their leaders. Families and community members make sacrifices to help with the planning, construction, and maintenance of the classrooms we fund, ensuring local ownership and project longevity. With each
- [Project Filter Test](https://coafrica.org/project-filter-test/) - AllBeninGhanaMalawiNigeriaTogoZambiaZimbabwe Order By : Author Title Post ID Date Random Order : Asc Desc
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- [Current Projects](https://coafrica.org/current-projects/) - Current Projects Nkhuzyeni Primary School Zambia Nkhuzyeni primary school is one of the rural schools located in the chiefdom of Nsefu, Mambwe district in eastern province of Zambia. The community organized themselves, and built some thatched shelters but they leak heavily during rainy season… Read More Katalima Primary School Malawi Katalima is a primary school
- [Stories](https://coafrica.org/stories/) - Read about how our projects are changing lives across Africa. Partnership in Zambia: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Partnership in Zambia: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Chitilila, Coalition, Human Interest, Impact, Zambia Partnership in Zambia: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints By Rachel Edwards|2026-01-30T14:23:13-07:00January 30, 2026|Categories: Chitilila,
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- [Alex Gabor](https://coafrica.org/fusion_element/alex-gabor/) - ×Alex Gabor Alex Gabor is a Master of Public Health (MPH) Candidate at Tulane University in New Orleans, LA; her education focuses on community health outcomes and it’s intersection with (health) education from an epidemiological standpoint. Her pursuit in this field was inspired by her work with the U.S. Peace Corps where she lived and
- [Chandler Jordana](https://coafrica.org/fusion_element/chandler-jordana/) - ×Chandler Jordana Chandler is a multicultural and multilingual nonprofit professional. He has a master’s degree in international affairs from the University of Utah and eight years of experience in the nonprofit sector, including significant international experience. He has worked and/or studied in the United States, Lebanon, Mexico, Spain, Italy, and France. Chandler has worked predominantly
- [Tyler Holmes](https://coafrica.org/fusion_element/tyler-holmes/) - ×Tyler Holmes Tyler is a Construction Executive for Zwick Construction, with more than 20 years of field experience. Before working for Zwick, Tyler worked for Clark Construction in Washington D.C. focusing on government projects. Drawing upon his many experiences working internationally, Tyler helps advise Coafrica on best practices for construction, longevity, and durability Close
- [Dave Evans](https://coafrica.org/fusion_element/dave-evans/) - ×Dave Evans David Evans is a senior fellow at the Center for Global Development, working on education, health, and social safety nets. Perviously he was at the World Bank, where he co-authored the World Development Report 2018, Learning to Realize Education’s Promise, coordinated impact evaluation work for sub-Saharan Africa, and managed education projects in Brazil.
- [Aggie Bio](https://coafrica.org/fusion_element/aggie-bio/) - ×Aggie Chiku Kazimoto Chizoka Local Coordinator, Zambia Aggie is a social worker with years of experience in HIV/AIDS and adolescent health programming. She currently works as a DREAMS Coordinator for the Zambia Centre for Communication Programs affecting social and behavior change around child marriage, gender-based violence, and women’s empowerment. She works closely with USAID in
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