Construction of a classroom extension for a kindergarten.

Background:

The kindergarten in Ban Phon, Lamam District, serves 93 children aged 3–5 years but has only two classrooms and one small toilet, leading to overcrowding and limited access to quality early childhood education. The project addresses this need by constructing an additional classroom and toilet facility to improve the learning environment.

Project duration:

Expected 4-6 months

Project location:

Phon village, Lamam district, Sekong province

Project partner:

Schmitz-Stiftungen (WPSS)

Objective:

  • Children aged 3–5 years have access to preschool education in a safe, age-appropriate, and protected learning/play environment.
  • Prepare children for primary school, improving their chances of attending secondary education by fostering social behavior, creativity, and structured play.

Main Activities:

  • Construct one classroom extension and sanitation facilities in collaboration with local communities and district technical experts.
  • Construct and renovate a dedicated toilet facility (2.4m x 6m) for the children to improve hygiene practices and promote health habits.
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Outcome

93 preschool children annually benefit from expanded and improved kindergarten facilities, leading to better learning conditions, child development, school readiness, and access to quality early childhood education in Ban Phon Village.

 

Impact

Children aged 3–5 in Ban Phon benefit from a safer, child-friendly, and less crowded kindergarten through a new classroom extension and toilet facility, improving early learning and school readiness.

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Address

Progressive Community Development Association

157/11 Xangkhou Village, Saythany District, Vientiane, Lao P.D.R

Contact

Phone: +856-20-59888476
Email: info@pcda-lao.org