City Shine Foundation 2.79

The vision for City Shine Community is to support a full range of programs that will help improve the lives, futures and surroundings of the students. Not only is our goal to improve the quality of education by donating all equipment needed, but to raise enough money to buy a piece of land and build a new primary school, secondary school and a kitchen. As of now the school is paying rent for an unfinished building, which is in desperate need of improvements. However, any improvements that are done will bring the risk of the landlord raising the rent.

Having a kitchen will allow the staff to prepare healthy meals (1-2 per day) for themselves and the students. This will not only improve the health and concentration of the children, but will also relieve financial strain on the children’s families.

The sponsorship program allows students to continue their education at a higher level after they finish their studies at City Shine Secondary. These students will have the opportunity to lead independent, self-supporting lives, as responsible, contributing members of their community.

The feminine hygiene program supplies the female students and teachers with the appropriate products during their menstrual cycle so they can continue to go to school and work during this period. Before this program was in place the female students would be forced to miss a week of school, putting them behind on their studies.