Chilima before
Initial classroom built by the community
Chilima construction 2
Building up the walls of the new classrooms
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Ready for the roof
Chilima After
Just waiting on the finishing touches
Chilima Handover
Completed classroom block ready for students
Location: Lilongwe West, Malawi
Project scope: 8 classrooms
Impacted Children: 210 students
Timeline: June – September 2021
Community Involvement: Unskilled labor, maintenance, security of materials
Background: Chilima Primary School was built by the community in rural West Lilongwe, Malawi, in 1997. In 2021 there were over 300 children in the area without a place in a classroom, and the existing classrooms at Chilima Primary School were overcrowded and falling apart. The original structures were built by community members not skilled in construction, because the government did not provide any assistance. Coafrica is thrilled our classrooms provide the children in this village a safe place to learn.
Stories from Chilima
Extraordinary 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.
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!
