St. George RC Primary School
Saint George RC Primary School began humbly in 1974, established by the Catholic Mission to serve children who previously had no access to nearby education. At the time, pupils from surrounding communities were forced to walk long distances to attend school. The school opened with just 50 pupils—35 boys and 15 girls—and two dedicated staff members, operating out of a dilapidated structure with no sanitation facilities. Pupils relied on nearby community latrines, yet families still embraced the opportunity for their children to learn closer to home.Over time, the school grew steadily as more families enrolled their children, recognizing the value of accessible education. What began as a small and struggling institution has become one of the most respected primary schools in Lokomasama Chiefdom, known for producing strong academic results. Pupils from Saint George consistently perform well on the National Primary School Examination (NPSE), drawing even more parents to the school.Today, Saint George serves 355 pupils—176 boys and 179 girls—from seven surrounding communities. The school now has two main buildings and two latrine blocks with six drop holes, supported by four staff members. Despite this progress, the school continues to face growing pressure as enrollment increases, highlighting the ongoing need for improved facilities to support its expanding student population.
The Women’s Apprenticeship Program
Launched in 2019 through the women’s empowerment initiative of our implementing partner, Volunteers for Amelioration of Rural Areas (VARAS), the Women’s Apprenticeship Program offers tuition-free vocational training to rural women escaping severe abuse. This 12-month program equips participants with practical, market-relevant skills to foster long-term social and economic independence. The core curriculum focuses on sewing and dressmaking for men’s and women’s apparel, complemented by training in soap making, Kente weaving, and Batik tie-dye. To ensure long-term success, apprentices also receive instruction in basic English, mathematics, entrepreneurship, and digital literacy. Upon completion, graduates receive a certificate, a free hand-sewing machine, and essential tools to eliminate initial barriers to starting a business.Now in its sixth year, the program has successfully graduated 40 women who are now self-sustained, indirectly securing livelihoods for more than 3,000 family members.
Ukumbi Primary School
Ukumbi Primary School is a government-owned day school situated in Ukumbi Village. The school serves both boys and girls from nearby communities and currently has a total enrollment of 760 pupils, supported by 11 staff members, including both teachers and non-teaching personnel. Despite its commitment to providing quality education, Ukumbi faces a significant challenge regarding access to safe and reliable water.
WASH for Batey Communities (phase 2)
The Dominican Republic is home to approximately 230 rural communities known as “bateyes” set up around state-run sugar mills, which once formed the economic backbone of this small Caribbean nation. The bateyes are socioeconomically isolated communities previously built by the government on sugar cane plantations to house cane cutters, mostly from neighboring Haiti. Today, both Haitians and their offspring and Dominicans live in the bateyes in extreme poverty with limited access to essential services, including clean drinking water—a fundamental human right.
Water Delivery #1 (2027)
On the Navajo Nation, 30% of families live without running water. They drive for miles to haul water to meet their basic needs and carefully ration water for drinking, cooking, cleaning, and bathing. Our implementing partner, DigDeep’s, Navajo Water Project, a locally-led, community-managed utility alternative, has been working to solve this injustice; by bringing working taps and toilets to families across the region.
Zomba CCAP Primary School
Every morning in the city of Zomba, Malawi, hundreds of children walk through the gates of Zomba CCAP Primary School with the same dream as students anywhere in the world: to learn, grow, and build a better future. (Watch video clips below)Just a few minutes from the District Education Office, the school serves 586 students—322 boys and 264 girls—from Standard 1 through Standard 8. Twenty-four dedicated teachers work tirelessly to educate them, often with limited resources but an enormous commitment to their students.On the surface, the school looks like a place full of hope. Classrooms are busy, teachers are dedicated, and the kitchen prepares warm porridge for students each day. But behind the scenes, a simple challenge threatens the health and dignity of every child at the school: access to safe water and sanitation.