Sarsena Primary School

In January 2025, we completed vital upgrades at Sarsena Primary School, transforming the learning environment for its 500+ students. The project focused on improving infrastructure, upgrading the toilets, providing classroom furniture and connecting the school to the national power grid.

Originally built by the local community using traditional materials, the school’s structures had deteriorated, with two classrooms deemed unsafe. Overcrowding was a major issue, and inadequate toilet facilities posed serious health risks. Thanks to these improvements, class sizes have been reduced by 11%, student enrollment has increased by 25%, and the number of female students has risen by 23%. Connecting the school to the national power grid has also made it possible to use lighting, computers, and fans for the first time.

These upgrades are about more than just fixing buildings— A safer, better-equipped school means kids can focus on learning, teachers are more likely to stay, and proper toilets mean better hygiene and fewer sick days—especially for girls.  With these changes, Sarsena Primary School is now a much better place for students to learn and grow.

“The teaching and learning process is now free from animal attack, sunlight and rain problems as the roofs, the windows and the doors are well repaired. We thank for your help!” – Biset Fentie, School Supervisor