Middle East Council of Churches Rehabilitates Three Schools in Hama
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Driven by their belief that a school is more than just a building—it's a beacon for the future and a gateway to a better tomorrow—the Service and Relief Department—Diakonia, at the Middle East Council of Churches—is dedicated to providing a safe and healthy learning environment for students. This commitment has led to the renovation and rehabilitation of numerous schools across Syrian governorates.
In Hama Governorate, the council’s team successfully rehabilitated three public elementary schools: Jihad Al-Masri School, Fayez Zamzam School, and Abdul Razak Hassoun School, benefiting 1841 students and staff members.
The renovation included upgrading sanitary facilities and the infrastructure of the sewage system, alongside equipping them with necessary fixtures. The team also repaired the drinking water network, installed faucets and toilets, replaced doors, windows, tiles, and ceramics, and installed water pumps and tanks.
Additionally, the renovation works included windows and doors in classrooms, repainted walls, refurbishing the courtyard tiles, and installing solar panels to ensure permanent lighting for the schools. Electrical cables were extended, and classroom lighting fixtures were installed.
School principals expressed gratitude, noting that the renovations gave their schools a fresh, beautiful look. They highlighted how poor conditions of the sanitary facilities before the renovations had negatively impacted students, particularly girls who often avoided using them due to a lack of electricity, water, and properly functioning bathroom doors. Post-renovation, the facilities are in excellent condition, providing students with comfort and safety. The solar energy systems have also enhanced classroom lighting, allowing students to see the boards clearly and better grasp their lessons.
At the end of the renovation project, the MECC team distributed school bags and stationery to the students and teachers at the three schools. The supplies included notebooks, pencils, pens, rulers, sharpeners, and erasers.
