Madrasty Phase Two underway
calendar_monthMay 18, 2008
HEPCA has been awarded the contract for Phase Two of the groundbreaking Madrasty Project, the biggest campaign so far for equal education in Egypt. This initiative hits right at the heart of Egypt’s primary school education system, and links quality education with quality environment. In Phase One of the Madrasty for schools’ renovation and reform project completed last year, HEPCA successfully carried out physical renovations of 40 underprivileged schools in six of the most remote governorates in Egypt. Bathrooms and classrooms were overhauled. Libraries and playgrounds were developed, in many cases for the first time. A board of trustees of each school receives HEPCA training in internal governance, fund raising, advocacy and financial management. The children learn about environmental initiatives, volunteerism, hygiene and communications skills. Phase Two of the project sees HEPCA take responsibility for 50 schools in 10 governorates throughout Egypt. Hundreds of kids have positively benefited from Phase One of this project, and we look forward to making a similar impact with Phase Two. HEPCA’s work on Madastry is undertaken with the support of Vodafone, private investors and other NGOs to help minimise the gap between economically privileged students and others less fortunate.
