🌟 Transforming Education in Huanca: Toward Safe and Dignified Environments 🌟

In Ayacucho, more than 60% of educational institutions face inadequate and unsafe learning conditions, according to various official reports. This reality drives us to act urgently.

At FIDAMAR, as part of our commitment to artisanal mining communities, we are implementing the project “Safe Education at Jorge Meier High School”, located in the town of Huanca, Santa Lucía District, Lucanas Province. Our goal is clear: to create a safe, functional, and dignified environment for the more than 130 students who attend this school.

This project builds upon our previous interventions in the community, such as “Water for Education”, which ensured access to drinking water through innovative technology, and “Connected Huanca”, which brought satellite internet and virtual libraries to students. These initiatives aim to bridge critical gaps in infrastructure and access to educational resources.

To date, we have achieved 23% physical progress, and we expect to complete the work by the end of May this year. Key improvements include:

✅ Construction of a perimeter fence to ensure student safety
✅ Demolition of deteriorated structures that posed a risk
✅ Roofing of bleachers for safer and more appropriate use
✅ Replacement of the school’s entire electrical system
✅ Upgrades to classrooms and restrooms for a healthier environment
✅ Installation of educational furniture and technological/multimedia equipment, including projectors and laptops

This effort is made possible thanks to the active collaboration of #UGEL Lucanas and the #APAFA of the school. It also aligns with the goals of the National Educational Infrastructure Plan.

💡 We continue moving forward with commitment to transform education in our artisanal mining communities! 📚✨