BUILDING OF THE FINCA EL PLATANILLO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

COFFEE AND EDUCATION IN GUATEMALA

  • Project Budget: € 40,408.88

  • Beneficiaries: 280 direct beneficiaries

  • Partners: 3

PURPOSE

One of the conclusions of the Rainforest Alliance audit in 2004 was the need for social investments.
The construction of an elementary school for 150 pupils in the plantation was then planned, with a special focus on:

  • Reaching social, ecological and economical stability
  • Increasing education level
  • Developing a better way of life

PHASES

PHASE I (2004-2006):

  • Purchase 3,100 m2 of land in the proximity of the community
  • Build a road (lane) to the school
  • Build first classroom and two toilets
  • Install electricity in the school
  • Install drinking water

PHASE II (2006-2007):

  • Two additional, fully-furnished classrooms
  • Two toilets

PHASE III (2007-2008):

  • Three additional, fully-furnished classrooms
  • Administrative facilities (kitchen, principals office, etc.)
  • Sport facilities

This project was possible thanks to the support of Nuevo Platanillo Association for Development, Finca El Platanillo, the local communities and EFICO Central America/the EFICO Foundation and ran from 2004 to 2008.

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