Completed Projects
Below are some of the projects completed by CCI and our partners recently. We thank God for the donors, workers, and everyone else responsible for making these projects come to fruition!
Tables for Preschoolers
Preschool students at My Special Treasure School in Guatemala now have new tables to replace plastic tables that were too small for the children. The new tables help with proper posture. The modular tables also give teachers more flexible classroom set up for optimal learning and group activities.
Project Completed September 2024
House Built for student and his family
Thanks to the generosity of our donors, the construction of a new home for three of our sponsored children in the Garcia Quisque family has recently been completed. The sturdy cement block home consists of three large rooms as well as a large capacity water tank with filtration system and an efficient cooking stove. The family also received a new set of dishes so they can better enjoy family mealtimes together.
Project Completed May 2024
Education Centre
Yavins Education Centre, nestled in the heart of rural Uganda, stood at a critical juncture in its journey to provide quality education and skills training to its 100 dedicated students. The pressing need for funding arose from the dire condition of the school’s infrastructure. Young learners were housed in makeshift shelters, which not only failed to provide a conducive learning environment but also posed a serious safety hazard.
Funds have been provided for a permanent building with modern amenities like flush toilets and water tanks, staff wages, children’s nutritional needs, scholastic materials, such as textbooks and supplies, water tanks and improved lighting on the school property, adequate school furniture, computers, sports equipment and musical instruments.
Project Completed May 2024
Sports Equipment
Gerizim School recently built a sports field and purchased sports equipment. Having access to sports improves the students’ self-esteem, physical well-being and encourages good nutrition. When students are active with sports, they have less time to be involved in gangs.
Project Completed April 2024
Kitchen
My Special Treasure School in Guatemala is offering students gastronomy courses. The students will learn practical cooking and baking skills to help them find jobs after graduating. To that end, the school has been able to construct a new kitchen, which has a large, comfortable technical learning space. This project involved building the foundation and raising walls on the first level of the facility. This benefits more than 200 students, as well as the people in the surrounding community.
Project Completed April 2024
First Aid Room Medical Supplies
Basic medical supplies have been purchased to stock Espacio de Amor school’s first aid room. 475 students attend this school. The medical supplies will help children receive immediate medical attention and ensure their health and well-being.
Project Completed March 2024
Curtains
Kairos School has been able to install curtains in their classrooms. The sun streaming into the classrooms was making it difficult for students and teachers to concentrate and was disturbing the learning process. Curtains now help to keep the heat out on hot sunny days and makes the classrooms a more relaxing and cooler environment.
Project Completed March 2024
Paint Job for School
Research shows that the setting children learn in is important for the learning process. However, limited resources at Juan Calvino Christian School in the Dominican Republic had made it impossible to paint the entire school. Many of the school’s walls were in a state of disrepair. A new paint job on the perimeter wall and on the inside and outside of the three school buildings has now improved the school’s appearance and makes it a more positive learning environment for students and teachers.
Project Completed March 2024
Iron Gates
Juan Calvin School in the Dominican Republic is located inside a walled and gated area to ensure the children are kept safe. The previous gates had deteriorated and needed to be replaced. A new iron gate now protects the school from vandalism at night and the children during school hours.
Project Completed January 2024
Printer
With nearly 500 students, Espacio de Amor School in Dominican Republic prints a large volume of teaching materials each week. A printer is an essential tool for educational worksheets, exams and other support materials across all grades. A new high-quality and efficient printer is streamlining access to educational materials. The school is able to continue providing quality education for the entire student body.
Project Completed January 2024
Computers
Gerizim school now has new computers. The previous computers were 12 years old and out of date. Soon, the school will be implementing a computer program and the students will be able to use the new computers. Through the program students will advance their computer skills and learn new softwares.
Project Completed February 2024
Desks & Whiteboards
Gerizim School has been able to replace their desks and whiteboards!
The previous desks and whiteboards were more than 15 years old. The desks were dilapidated. The wood was falling apart, drawers were missing, and the chair backs were broken. Writing could not be erased off the whiteboards, affecting the clarity of the writing and thus making it difficult for students to copy. The school is also adding a new grade next year and needed new desks for these incoming students.
Project Completed January 2024
Sports Field
Gerizim school has recently acquired some land to build a sports field. The field now has synthetic turf. Having a sports field helps students improve their physical activity. Being physically activity will improve the students’ emotional and academic development.
Project Completed January 2024
Projectors
Horeb school now has 3 projectors. 1 in the computer lab, 1 for Bible lessons and 1 for conferences with parents/other courses. These projectors improve learning. They help make learning more engaging and note taking easier. Teachers can present their lectures easier and won’t have to spend time writing the lesson on a chalkboard or whiteboard.
Project Completed October 2023
Accessible Toilets
Blessing School in Rwanda needs accessible toilets. Some parents in Rwanda decide to keep their children, who have physical disabilities at home because they feel like schools are not equipped to take care of children with disabilities.
Blessing School is changing that perception by installing accessible toilets and making their school accessible to everyone. Students who are in wheelchairs are now able to use washrooms with extra space and grab bars.
Project Completed December 2023
Latrines for school
Good Samaritan School is growing! With a growing school more latrines are required. Having access to washrooms helps keep the children from getting infections and decreases the spread of disease. This results in children not skipping classes due to better sanitation.
Project Completed December 2023
Playground Development
Small children at Nest of Love School now have a safe space of their own to explore and play away from the older children and with equipment appropriate for the little ones.
The new play area designated for three- to five-year-old children includes outdoor rubber flooring, a children’s playhouse, tot-sized swings, a slide, and a teeter totter (seesaw). The designated play area helps young students in their early development years by giving them more freedom in an area suited to their specific needs.
Project Completed December 2023
Education Centre
An Education Centre built for Mi Especial Tesoro school now means that rent will no longer be an expense. The school can better invests in the lives of children and their families.
The land is purchased and the school has 2 floors. The first floor includes separate classrooms for nursery, kindergarten, primary grades, washrooms, teachers’ meeting room, administration office and warehouses. The second floor has middle and high school classrooms, washrooms and a computer laboratory.
The school can now provide technical courses such as cooking, carpentry and computers for higher-level learning.
Project Completed December 2023
Music Room
Marimba music is an important part of Guatemala’s national identity that is unfortunately getting lost in the cultural norms of the day. Messiah Christian School is now able to introduce marimba classes for elementary school students so that they are reacquainted with their nation’s musical practices, especially as they pertain to worship. Opening a music room helps develop the students’ musical talents and creativity while reinforcing their national identity. In addition to refining their artistic abilities, the students are being taught the art of worshiping God through music.
Project Completed September 2023
Televisions
The T.Vs are a resource for teaching primary students at Mi Especial Tesoro school. Teachers play educational videos, presentations, songs, and documentaries, giving the children another way to learn. The T.Vs make learning more fun and grab the attention of the students.
Project Completed September 2023
Sound System
Horeb school has a new sound system. The previous sound system was broken but a new system makes Bible stories more vivid and clear. It is also used for group devotional celebrations and for announcements during sport matches.
Project Completed August 2023
Televisions for teachers
Horeb school now has T.Vs for 3 classrooms. The T.Vs are being used to teach students bible lessons, English, art and geography.
Project Completed August 2023
Garden
Mi Especial Tesoro school now has the materials to plant a garden. A garden is making the school grounds beautiful and teaching students gardening skills. Plants help bring more oxygen and make the environment better. Students also have access to green space to relax.
Project Completed August 2023
Oven
Learning to cook is a vital skill. The students at Mi Especial Tesoro school are using these ovens to produce delicious desserts, bread, and pizzas. The baked goods are being sold at the school bakery, giving the students entrepreneurial skills and a source of income.
Project Completed August 2023
Playground Activities
The children at Mi Especial Tesoro school now have a place to burn off energy and have fun. Having a place to run around and play during recess helps the kids focus during class time. The play area features games to help improve coordination and motor skills.
Project Completed August 2023
Holiday Skills Building Program
The Uganda – Holiday Skills Building Program has been able to purchase the materials needed and obtain the instructors to run the programs. The purpose of the project is to provide students with the skills to escape poverty. Through this project students are learning how to bake, make jewelry, weld etc. The project not only teaches skills but provides students with a safe space to grow their friendships.
Project Completed August 2023
Rwanda - Computer Lab
Blessing School in Rwanda has been able to furnish their computer lab. Students will gain computer skills that will benefit them in the future.
Project Completed July 2023
Uganda - School Farm
Nsambya Full Gospel primary school purchased 5.5 acres to plant coffee, bananas, beans, and corn. Students will learn how to manage, grow and harvest food and the school will raise crops to help feed the children.
Project Completed May 2023
Uganda - Electricity
Recently, the village where Kalongero Junior School school is located has been connected to the national electricity grid. With donations, the school is also now connected to the grid. Without power it has been difficult for students in the boarding section to study at night and thieves also found it easy to steal because of the darkness. Electricity is now providing light that enables teachers to prepare lessons and students to study in the evening. It will also power the computers and photocopier that the school plans to purchase in the future. This much needed gift is creating a good environment for the students to study and adding security for the school.
Project Completed May 2023
The Dominican Republic - New Roof for Playground
Nest of Love School upgraded a section of its playground area designated for three- to five-year-old children. The section is now roofed so that the children will be protected from rain and falling fruit. The roofed area gives small children a safe place to play in, away from middle- school and high-school students. The floor of the playground is cemented to make it safer and more stable for the use of playground equipment for the little ones.
Project Completed May 2023
The Dominican Republic - Security Cameras
Security cameras were necessary to ensure the safety of the Nest of Love school, students, and staff. Instillation of security cameras are giving parents peace of mind, knowing that the school is a safe place for their children. Security cameras also allow the school to track down any illegal activities taking place after hours.
Project Completed March 2023
Uganda - Water Harvest System and Tank
Good Samaritan School is located in a very dry region of Uganda. The school uses approximately 600 liters of water daily for general needs as well as for the children’s meal program. Every year, the school faces the challenge of getting enough water due to little rainfall. With this new system, the school is now able to harvest and store rainwater from the building’s dining hall and kitchen roofs. The rainwater harvest system, which includes a 24,000-liter plastic water tank, is helping reduce the high costs of buying and transporting large volumes of water from distant regions. It is helping provide students with a safe water supply throughout the year, especially during the long, dry seasons.
Project Completed April 2023
Dominican Republic - Improved Air Flow for Classrooms
Students at Nest of Love school were attending classes in very hot weather with only a single ceiling fan in each classroom. There was not enough airflow to reach the entire classroom. Many students found it difficult to concentrate because of the heat. The school has now been able to purchase 10 new fans to improve the learning environment for students and teachers.
Project Completed April 2023
Guatemala - Music Room
El Mesias Christian School needs instruments for their music room. The guitars, xylophones, trumpets, and drums will now be used by elementary and high school students. The majority of students cannot afford to purchase instruments, as the limited income of their parents goes towards food, clothing, etc. Students will gain music skills to use to play at church or to pursue a career as a musician.
Project Completed March 2023
Dominican Republic - Christian Teaching Resources
Juan Calvino school makes teaching children about the love of Christ a priority. In addition to daily devotions, the school dedicates time to teaching children about the Bible and Christian principles. Rather than searching for ad hoc materials, educators need formal teaching resources that they can use throughout the school year. Workbooks specifically for children and teachers’ guides have been purchased to augment the students’ understanding of the Bible.
Project Completed April 2023
Guatemala - Basketball Hoops
The old basketball hoops at Horeb School have been removed because they had become unstable and potentially hazardous. New hoops, boards and posts have been purchased and assembled to keep the basketball court safe for children to play in. Two new basketball sets with acrylic boards and adjustable steel posts now benefit the more than 200 students at the school!
Project Completed February 2023
Uganda - Skills Building Workshops
With donations, sponsored children in Uganda who are in Grade 7 and older will now be able to use their vacation time to develop basic vocational skills. This skills-building workshop will teach students basic computing, and how to make notebooks, chalk, and liquid soap as well as other items to sell at a local market. The training for approximately 30 students will be done during holiday periods to help keep students occupied when they are most prone to be lured into illicit activities. By teaching the students’ practical new skills, the workshop will also help pave the way for them to earn an income in the future.
Project Funded February 2023
Dominican Republic - New Printer
Juan Calvino School has a new printer now enabling administrators and teachers to plan and prepare everyday materials and lessons for the 130 students that attend the school.
Project Completed February 2023
Guatemala - Computer Equipment
New computers at Horeb School have been purchased to replace obsolete computers they have been using since the school began in 2006. With more virtual education now being done to mitigate pandemic restrictions, it is vitally important to have updated digital technologies and expand the computer lab. The new computer equipment will better serve the students now and into the future.
Guatemala - Equipment for Physical Education
Due to pandemic-related school closures, children who had to stay home did not get the same physical activity as when they attended classes in person. Now after returning to face-to-face classes, many of the students are out of shape. Horeb school in Guatemala now has new equipment so that the children can become more active. This ensures students can engage in fun activities and sports to improve their overall condition and avoid obesity. Funds have been used to purchase soccer balls, volleyballs, basketballs, track equipment, jump ropes, hula hoops, and other sports gear.
Guatemala - Computers for Online Learning
The Christian Educational Center Mi Especial Tesoro (My Special Treasure) School has started hybrid face-to-face and virtual classes to accommodate students in person and online. Teachers now have computers to connect with children online for these hybrid classes. Six new computers ensure the teachers can connect with the children, as well as prepare class materials and carry out grading for each of the students.
Guatemala - School Roof and Grounds Improvement
A well-maintained school provides children with a safe learning environment and it improves the school’s reputation in the community. Horeb school in Guatemala now has a roof to protect the building from humidity caused by rain. This helps prevent respiratory illness in students and staff. The school courtyard now has new paint. These minor maintenance upgrades keep the building and grounds in good condition and reflect the security that Horeb school offers students.
Guatemala - Covid 19 Prevention
The Guatemalan government now requires that all schools comply with COVID-19 health protocols to protect students and staff. To meet the new biosafety requirements, Horeb school in Guatemala has installed accessories, sanitizers, and disinfectants, including gel dispensers. This will help prevent the spread of infection at the school.
The Dominican Republic - Yard Improvement
Work to build a drainage ditch and pour gravel stones on the front yard of Juan Calvino School has been done to make the area safer and more usable for the children. The front yard and playground no longer consist of dirt, rocks, and flooding whenever it rains. The children now enjoy outdoor activities.
The Dominican Republic - First Aid Room and Library
Nest of Love School has a new Library to provide space for books and students to read. A new First Aid Room is providing treatment for sick and injured students while they wait to be picked up by a parent.
Haiti - Water Tank System
The Vion school in Northwest Haiti now has a much needed 400-gallon plastic water tank, gutters and spigot. The rainwater from the roof to the tank is used in the school’s kitchen as water for washing hands and cooking.
Haiti – Kitchen
A new kitchen has replaced the old run-down current kitchen at Bas Andre School. Over 200 students now receive adequate and nutritious lunches daily as a result of the new kitchen!
The Dominican Republic - Basketball Court
Nest of Love School is now utilizing their basketball court after much needed repairs have been made to all the unsafe holes. 420 students are now able to continue their physical education.
The Dominican Republic - Entrance to School
Nest of Love School has received the much needed repairs to their school entrance. The 420 students and 30 staff are now able to safely go to their classrooms. They no longer need to navigate unsafe holes and uneven ground that could have caused injuries.
Rwanda - Electricity, Power & Lightning rod
Blessing School in Rwanda is now equipped with adequate electricity and a lightning rod. The children will be safe from lightning. The electricity will enable them to learn within a computer lab!
Dominican Republic - Sanitary Filter
Nest of Love School has been blessed with a sanitary filter. Overall, this project is benefiting 427 students and 35 staff members with much healthier sanitary conditions than previously experienced!
Dominican Republic - Painting the School
The school walls at Nest of Love now have a fresh coat of paint. The previous paint and walls had deteriorated. Now the students have a fresh clean environment to learn in.
Guatemala - Technology for Blended Learning
El Mesias Christian School has been blessed to purchase technology to support in-class and virtual learning for students due to COVID-19. Computers, projectors, whiteboards, and wireless systems are now part of the school.
Music Room
The Philippines - Two "Community Washrooms"
Two communities have been blessed by donations made to complete much-needed washrooms. Approximately 70 families are now benefitting from these community washrooms. Many of these families have children who attend schools and programs supported by ChildCare International. Many of these children are sponsored through CCI.
The Philippines – Footpath
A much-needed foot path has been built in a community that benefits children registered through ChildCare International. Many of these children have sponsors through CCI.
Guatemala - Computer Lab
Mi Especial Tesoro School in Guatemala has been able to buy new computers from donations received. Students can be taught basic computer systems knowledge and have the opportunity for advanced training. In most cases, students do not have access to a computer at home. Gaining knowledge on computers skills ensures that students will have more open doors in finding jobs in the future! In addition, this computer lab will be used for paid classes for the community, which will generate a source of income to cover other expenses at this school.
Uganda - Supplies for Good Samaritan School
Good Samaritan School is located in the Kamuli village of Rakai District, southern Uganda. Good Samaritan School now has furniture, school supplies, and kitchen utensils. With donations received, desks, chalkboards, books, pens, toilet paper, liquid soap, cups, plates, pans, clocks, soccer balls, paper, markers, and teacher and administrative supplies were purchased.
Guatemala - Hygiene & COVID-19 Equipment
El Mesias Christian School has been blessed with hygiene supplies, cleaning equipment, and storage shelves to limit the spread of COVID-19. Having essential sanitization equipment and cleaning protocols in place ensures the protection of all students and staff.
The Domincan Republic - Printer
Nest of Love School now has a much-needed printer. This printer is essential for completing daily tasks at school, including providing services to the parents, students, and teachers, and accessing printed educational support materials.
Guatemala - Sound System
Sound equipment is essential for Mi Especial Tesoro to continue important activities, such as teaching its students, hosting parent meetings for information and training, civic and cultural activities, and school ceremonies. In the past, the school has had to rent equipment from other providers which has been costly in the big picture. A new sound system allows up to 450 people to gather while also saving money for the school.
Guatemala - Photocopier
From donations given to CCI, Mi Especial Teroso School now has a much-needed photocopier. This technology is more efficient for the teachers who are copying their curriculum for students. When restrictions due to Covid-19 require the students to stay home, they are able to continue learning!
Rwanda - Washing Station
Blessing School in Rwanda has constructed a washing station so that children can be in school with health and safety measures in place. This is essential for limiting the spread of COVID-19 among students, teachers, and parents.
Guatemala - School Projector
Mi Especial Teroso School now has a high-end projector. This projector is an essential learning tool as it serves to provide for training sessions with students, weekly devotionals, and workshops with parents and teachers.
Haiti - Moulin School Kitchen
Construction has been completed at Moulin School for a secure, safe, and weatherproof kitchen. This kitchen will better provide children with a hot lunch every day, which will help children continue to learn, grow, and thrive while being at school.
The Philippines - Computer Lab
A new computer lab has been constructed in a school that CCI partners with in the Philippines! This computer lab gives 100 young people, as well as their parents, the training and skills they need for many job opportunities, involving typing, data entry, scheduling, bookkeeping, designing etc. Due to the generosity of donors, this computer lab provides the resources for many people to support their families.
Uganda - Faith Academy Pavillion Project
CCI and its partners at Faith Academy, in Kitgum, Uganda, are excited to report that the Pavilion Project has been completed! With all the funds raised, the building has been built and soon, the children will have seats, tables, and a floor.
From Pastor Clayton at Faith Academy:
“Glory to God for this wonderful gift of a building with numerous purposes. What can we say unto the Lord? All that we can say is thank you Lord!!!”
Uganda - Boys Dormitory
A new dormitory has been constructed to provide housing for students at Faith Academy.
Uganda - School Solar Panel
Thanks to funds raised by a school in Manitoba, a solar panel has been built on the roof of Faith Academy, to provide electricity for a girls dormitory. Before the solar panel, there was no light for the compound. Now students can continue their studies during later hours.
Dominican Republic - Classroom Supplies for Nest of Love School
Thanks to donors, Nest of Love School in the Dominican Republic has received the amazing gift of 14 new whiteboards! These whiteboards have transformed the classrooms into healthier and more accessible learning environments for the teachers and students.
Uganda - Good Samaritan School Classroom Project
CCI and its partners at Good Samaritan School in Uganda are excited to share that a full use school block has been completely built, and the furnished classrooms are now used by teachers and students each day!
Haiti - Units of Hope
CCI has created “Units of Hope” for women who are struggling to provide for their families. These homes contain a water tank system, a latrine, and a kitchen. While there is always a need for more of these homes, CCI and its partners have completed several, and are extremely happy with the progress being made for these women.
Working with the Makerere Full Gospel Church, this centre is a lifeline to the surrounding slum.
Thank you to CCI’s partners for understanding the vision for this place and helping to make it a reality!
Uganda - Faith Alive Academy & Farm
Construction has been completed for 3 classroom blocks, including installing water tanks, new toilet facilities, and 2 boreholes! In addition, the school has a 100-acre farm that is being used to provide food for the children attending the school, along with a source for future income.
Haiti - Raymond Jean Bois Latrine
A new latrine has been built for this community in Haiti!
