The expansion of the Ousmanekro school in the village of Madoguhé, Ivory Coast, was completed during the summer months. Thanks to the support of the Canary Islands Council, more than 150 students and 6 teachers now have a fully finished, safe, and well-equipped school. The school now has six classrooms, six latrines, and a dining hall furnished with furniture and kitchen utensils.
This expansion ensures that children can complete all six years of primary education in their own community, without having to make long and difficult journeys to other towns. The new facilities also help reduce overcrowding and absenteeism, while improving hygiene, nutrition, and overall well-being for the children, thus enhancing their learning.
Given the lack of infrastructure in the country’s rural areas, Ousmanekro was identified as a priority population by education authorities. Its residents live in conditions marked by poverty, limited access to clean water, and high rates of illiteracy. In this context, many children must combine their schooling with agricultural work. Despite these challenges, families have demonstrated a strong commitment to education and to the future opportunities of their children.
From the outset of the project, the families of Ousmanekro actively participated by contributing sand, water, and gravel, making bricks free of charge, and providing unskilled labor. The school is now part of the network of public schools under the Ministry of National Education, which will assume responsibility for its upkeep.
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