The VODEP organization solicited donations for the construction of new toilets for the kindergartners and their teachers.  The current toilets were in disrepair, so the students and teachers had to use the facilities at the nearby primary school. 

Mr. Frimpong, the manager of the Dompoase Kindergarten Complex, notified us that the wire mesh fence had been damaged and students from the adjacent schools and kids from the village had been climbing over and under the fence during the hours our school was closed.  There had also been some damage to the buildings and grounds. 

Due to the condition of the fence, VODEP decided to suspend the construction of the new toilets. 

VODEP applied for a permit before this permanent structure could be built.  The Chief of Dompoase was also consulted.  Mr. Frimpong met with the Asokwa Municipal Assembly, and received permission “to build a solid cement wall to prevent entry of anyone during the hours the school is not in session.”

After enough money was raised, we built an 8-foot cement wall around the school and cafeteria/library buildings, for the kids to be secure when they are in school and prevent further damage to the school and grounds.

 

With the funds remaining, Mr. Frimpong employed an artist to paint letters, images, numbers, and shapes all around the outside of the wall.  We have been told that some of the parents in the village are using these images to practice the alphabet and learning to read.

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