In the last 24 months, we have been heavily involved with the construction of Primary Schools for the Diocese of Yei.

Bishop Hilary’s dream was that six church primary schools would be built, one for each archdeaconry.  CMS Ireland had been involved with the construction of the first school – Immanuel Model Primary School in Yei, which was completed in 2006. Since then, with help from churches in Ireland and with funding from the Basic Services Fund, CMS Ireland has facilitated the construction of five more schools in Mongo, Payawa, Mukpara, Panyana and Morobo.

The photos below show just how bad some of the previous buildings used to be and what a transformation can be made if funds can be provided. 

Payawa Primary School

Before:

After:

Mongo Primary School

Original classrooms - with ant hill

New buildings:

Mukpara Primary School

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After:

One new school was built in the village of Mukpara, which is the centre for the Angebi Archdeaconry, and is 50 miles to the north of Yei.  The new primary school was project managed by CMS Ireland in partnership with the Diocese of Yei, using funds from the Basic Services Fund. 

"This is a wonderful facility for Mukpara", said Bishop Hilary, "which replaces a very poor school where many of the classes used to meet under trees.  The contractor, Expert Services Ltd, can be congratulated on a magnificent job and for completing the school two months ahead of schedule."

The Basic Services Fund provided funding for 2 new Primary Schools, one in Panyana and the other in Mukpara. The funding is sufficient to build an eight classroom school together with administrative offices, staff room and store for school materials.  Also, at each school, the Basic Services Fund paid for the construction of eight pit latrines, a borehole and school desks and furniture for staff and pupils.

In addition, several teachers have attended a three month training course at Yei Teacher Training College and there will also be training for the PTA in school management.

If you would like to help in this, please send your donation via CMS Ireland which will enable Gift Aid to be reclaimed  - currently 28p for every pound given.