School
A New Well and a School Garden for the Inghighi and Indoudou Schools
Today, 260 school-aged children (6–12 years old) benefit from a school garden!
The two schools in Inghighi and Indoudou previously had shallow wells that did not provide enough water. As a result, the school gardens were no longer functional, and the children lacked access to water and proper meals during their school days.
Thanks to funding from the Bel Foundation, the U.S. association Friends of Niger, and the Rotary Club of Toulouse, a solar pumping system and drip irrigation network were installed on each well, which were also deepened. Seeds and gardening tools were purchased, and training on gardening techniques was provided to students and teachers, supported by a professional gardener. The school management committees actively participated in the project and attended meetings with our partner, the NGO Tidène, to discuss upcoming initiatives for each school. It’s a true pleasure to see such dynamic management committees!
In both schools benefiting from this project, all students can now eat vegetables at lunchtime, including lettuce, cabbage, and carrots at the moment. This has a direct impact on their ability to concentrate and follow their studies effectively. The gardens also encourage parents to send their children to school more regularly in a region where education is not always a priority.
A huge thank you to our partners!
