Ruaha Secondary School
Iringa, Tanzania
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In Tanzania, one of the poorest countries in Africa, where most schools struggle due to a lack of educational infrastructure and governmental support, Ruaha Secondary School provides an outstanding academic program, moral and spiritual guidance, as well as housing and three meals a day for more than 775 students, two-thirds of whom are girls. Since 1983, the school has been working toward expanding their boarding program to be able to increase enrollment, sharpening their academic offerings through teacher trainings and enriching their moral character classes for students.
A Shift in Direction for 2010 Development Plan
The Ruaha Advisory Board has decided to undertake projects for 2010 that are related to the health of students and staff as a matter of priority. These projects include a revamping of the water supply to hostels and houses, and the sewer system.
During 2009, the school administration managed to improve the sewer condition that caused a threat to the health of students at some hostels. It will now continue to follow up on the recommendations received from consulting engineers and plan to build oxidation ponds and ensure further improvement to the drainage and sewer system for the school.
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