ABCF Education Projects

We are excited to begin phase 1 of the upgrades at Maunga Primary School near Thorntree River Lodge, where we plan to expand the primary school into a primary and secondary school. The nearest secondary school is 12 miles (20km) from Maunga Village. The high cost of schooling, travel, and boarding far from home is a financial challenge for many families. As a result, a large percentage of learners for Maunga and the surrounding villages drop out of school after grade 7.

Expanding Maunga Primary School will keep learners in school beyond grade 7, giving them the opportunity to finish their schooling while easing the financial burden for parents. The expansion plan will require key improvements, including a fully equipped science lab, additional classrooms, a new dormitory, and additional teacher accommodation at the school. This year, we will start renovating the science lab.

ABCF will renovate 2 more schools in 2025, improving the boarding facilities, dormitories, and classrooms at Janeiro Primary School near Lolebezi, and upgrade the classroom blocks at Khwai Pre-School near our Khwai Experiences. Learners and teachers in the 6 schools that we support will have the critical resources that they need to succeed, such as stationery packs, teaching materials, daily meals for learners, and sanitary pads to keep girls in school.

Here is a breakdown of the school expansion and renovation costs for 2025:

• Science lab building: $20,000
• Stationery and teaching materials per school: $2,500
• Hostel bedding and mattresses: $5,000
• Desks, chairs, and new chalkboards for classrooms: $5,000
• Classroom renovations: $15,000
• Sanitary pads for the year per school: $1,000
• Repainting classrooms: $1,500

For just $10 a month, you can help us make a lasting difference. Your support as a recurring donor will help us continue building a brighter future for learners, uplifting women through meaningful opportunities, and preserving Africa’s precious animals and landscapes. Together, let’s continue to share and conserve Africa in 2025.