ETTU ALLAH SCHOOL
YEAR OPENED: 2011
CITY: Benoba (Keur Balla), Senegal
TOTAL ENROLLMENT: 354
NUMBER OF CLASSES: 8
GRADES OFFERED: Preschool - 8th Grade
Located near the Lac Rose, the famous “Pink Lake” of Senegal, Ettu Allah is in the village of Benoba (Keur Balla). Despite being fairly close to Dakar, the village is in a remote area, much of which is only accessible to horse carts as the sandy terrain will not support vehicles. Most of the families work in agriculture and livestock, which is quite difficult, poverty is rampant in this area, and parents cannot afford a good education for their children. The school was started by a Senegalese Christian woman named Jules Bertine, who began by simply opening her home up for kids’ clubs, where she began teaching children literacy. There was no school in the community before Ettu Allah, and children had to travel several kilometers to the nearest school. The school is loved and respected in its community for its rigor, professionalism, and strong results. The students are disciplined in their studies, the school teaches the Scriptures and the love of God to students in a population that is 98% non-believers. Every year, the registration requests exceed the capacity of the school. The name “Ettu Allah” is from the Pular dialect and means “Glorify (or give thanks to) God.”
ETTU ALLAH SCHOOL PROJECT
Over the past several years, generous donor shave provided several new classrooms, majorly expanding the schools capacity. Projects have allowed the school to expand to 8th grade, including the addition of a computer lab which truly sets the school apart from others.
CURRENT PROJECT:
This $160,000 project will expand the school with new classrooms, an administrative office, and more accessibility for the community.
Next Steps:
The addition of two classrooms will allow the school to complete the secondary grades.
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