FEED MY PEOPLE LIBERIA'S EDUCATION PROGRAMME:

NAME OF PROJECT: Feed My People School Paynesville

DURATION OF PROJECT: Started in 2005. 

 

SUMMARY OF THIS PROJECT: This project has enabled a new school to become operational in the Paynesville area of Monrovia, following the destruction of many schools in that area, during the war. With limited resources, the school now offers the pupils nutritious food and lessons in all subjects, five days a week.

KEY BENEFICIARIES OF PROJECT: 108 students (from nursery to 6th grade), and their families

GOAL OF PROJECT: To improve literacy rates amongst children in Paynesville

KEY ACTIVITIES OF THIS PROJECT ALREADY CARRIED OUT: Rehabilitation of the school building. Enrolment of 108 students, in the academic year 2006/7. Recruitment of qualified teachers. Provision of on-going support to the running costs of the school.

FUTURE PLANS ON THIS PROJECT: Move to a FMP owned school building.

IMPACT OF PROJECT TO DATE: Good relations between staff, teachers and pupils. 108 children in the Paynesville area of Monrovia have close access to school.

QUOTES FROM PEOPLE ON THE PROJECT: “I have taught in other schools, but I particularly like the approach of this school, because there is good cooperation between staff, there are good relationships and salaries are paid on time. There is a culture where the teachers are interested to know the minds of the students. Other schools don’t provide food, and all staff and students are fed daily at this school.” “It is good to teach here, because the Principal has regular meetings with staff and helps to produce lesson plans.” “The school could be improved by having electricity, concrete walls rather than mats to divide the classrooms, drinking water, a fence for security, sports facilities, a library and an adult education programme.” (Quotes from teachers, May 2007)

Are photos of this project available? If so, where? Yes, on the gallery page of our website under 'Education Programme'