Install Solar Panels & Paint Classrooms in Zambia – #454

The Salesian Sisters operate the Garden Open Community School in Lusaka, Zambia, serving vulnerable and underprivileged youth ages 2 to 20, from primary through secondary grades. In addition, the school offers vocational training in areas such as computer studies, hospitality, tailoring and culinary arts to both students as well as local community members.

Located in a community heavily affected by frequent blackouts due to power outages, the school urgently needs a reliable source of electricity. Installing solar panels will ensure continuous power, significantly improve the learning environment, and enable essential programs to run uninterrupted.

In addition, the project includes repainting nine classrooms which were originally built in 1993. This will help revitalize the school’s appearance, making it a cleaner, more welcoming place for students and community.

The total cost to install solar panels and paint classrooms = $15,666.00