A primary school in Jiwaka Province celebrated the grand opening of two new classrooms last week, thanks to the generous support and funding of Digicel PNG Foundation.
Kurumul Primary School unveiled the double classroom project on Friday, May 13, with a special visit from Chapez Construction Building Contractor, Charlie Tumun.
Tumun, who helped oversee the construction of the classrooms, handed the key to the school head teacher, Leo Koimb Wii, in a special presentation on behalf of Digicel PNG Foundation.
The double classroom project included the installation of two classrooms, a teacher’s office, desks and chairs for 80 students, solar lighting, two ventilation improved piping pit toilets, two bucket showers and a 9000 litre water tank.
Kurumul Primary School is one of three Primary Schools in the Jiwaka Province to benefit from Digicel PNG Foundation’s double classroom projects.
In Jiwaka Province alone, Digicel PNG Foundation has invested a total of K1.79 million in various health and education projects and programs.
Digicel PNG Foundation CEO Beatrice Mahuru said the Foundation was delighted to provide funding for the new school classrooms as part of their commitment to improving the education of young citizens across the country.
“Providing young children with access to basic education is one of the key focuses of the Foundation which is why we were thrilled to support the construction of two new classrooms at Kurumul Primary School,” she said.
Digicel PNG Foundation is committed to building community and community spirit through advancing education that is inclusive and healthcare that is accessible.
Digicel PNG Foundation works with communities to develop and build sustainable and meaningful projects and programs focusing on the areas of education and health.
The core of the Foundation’s work is encouraging positive community ownership to improve the lives of people of PNG.
“Each classroom provides an average of 80 primary school-aged children with greater life opportunities through schooling.
“We believe that education is the single biggest opportunity you can give a child and we encourage the community to fully utilise the facility that will help our children achieve their dreams.
“Over the years, Digicel PNG Foundation has changed the lives of many children and we are happy that the children at Kurumul Primary School will continue to benefit from our support for education.
“We are delighted to continue our commitment to supporting local communities across the country through building and encouraging a positive community spirit.”
Since launching in October 2008, Digicel PNG Foundation has funded 462 classroom projects and has provided better education for more than 24,800 children.