Mamoru Primary School
Five Classrooms Built — Proof of Successful On-the-Ground Partnership
Background & Transformation
Currently, 85 pupils attend Mamoru Primary School. Previously, children sat on the bare floor of a makeshift church hall. Today, 5 permanent classrooms stand, 5 teachers teach the national 6-3-3-4 curriculum, supported by donations and private contributions as well as a local 10 NLE parent contribution. In May 2027, the inaugural cohort will sit the national NPSE examinations.
School Operations, Academic System & Milestones
Mamoru Primary operates under Sierra Leone’s national 6-3-3-4 educational framework (6 years of primary schooling). A restructured local Education Committee oversees daily operations. To conclude protective plastering, concrete screed floors and security doors, an exact remaining sum of $6,000 USD (approx. €5,500) is required.
The Story of Building Mamoru: Integrated Chronology (2024–2027)
From the initial sacred ritual to complete classroom furnishings – experience the full building journey through integrated narratives, photo diaries, and original field videos:
The Origin: Sacred Cornerstone Ceremony & Elders' Blessing
Together with local partner Juliet Fornah (Welfare Alert), we laid the cornerstone for Mamoru Primary in 2024. Philipp Herzberg sealed the partnership in a ceremonial handshake with the village chief, while co-founder Yoni Sesay guided the sacred blessing ritual before the assembled community.
2025 Construction Diary: Five Classrooms Built Step by Step
Original photo sequence documenting all 13 construction phases from foundation excavation in February to the monsoon-proof shell in June 2025:
Working hand-in-hand with local masons and community volunteers, deep strip foundations for all five classrooms are anchored into the ground.
The first courses of solid cement blocks are laid, creating the heavy-duty structural base for the school wing.
The floor layout of five individual classrooms takes physical shape as solid block walls rise steadily.
Precise check of alignment and level across the entire 30+ meter building length.
Wide window openings ensure continuous cooling breeze and pleasant natural daylight in tropical heat.
All five classroom blocks reach windowsill level simultaneously with community volunteers mixing mortar and hauling water.
Masonry reaches its final height. Heavy-duty roof tie points are prepared to withstand tropical storm gusts.
Solid timber rafters are delivered to site, treated against pests, and measured for assembly.
Skilled carpenters and volunteers raise ridge beams into place, locking the roof geometry.
Roof battens are nailed across rafters at uniform intervals, providing structural stability.
Installation of durable corrugated zinc sheets gets underway, securing the building right before the rainy season.
Wide overhangs ensure driving rain drains away from block walls and future open windows.
Five classrooms stand dry and secure under a permanent roof. Phase 1 of construction is triumphantly complete.
Classroom Furnishing & Teacher Salaries (Private Funding)
Through additional private financial funding, solid handcrafted wooden desks and benches were built for all five classrooms. Additionally, five teacher salaries were secured for 12 months, ensuring 85 pupils receive uninterrupted primary education.
Final Finishing: Protective Plaster, Concrete Screed Floors & Security Doors
Field walkthrough March 2026: while structurally complete, protecting the walls against heavy monsoon rainfall and creating dust-free learning environments requires final plastering, poured concrete screed floors, and lockable security doors. The remaining sum is exactly $6,000 USD (approx. €5,500).
Joyous Welcome Ceremony by the Entire Mamoru Community
Mamoru is a permanent, treasured highlight of every annual educational journey. Experience the unforgettable welcoming ceremony with traditional drumming, song, and dance reflecting the deep trust between the community and our association.
Local Partner & Governance
Welfare Alert Sierra Leone (WA-SL) (Juliet Jeneba Fornah): Juliet Fornah has advocated for child welfare in Makeni for over a decade and leads construction oversight on site.
Private Förderer & Spenden: Private support funded solid wooden desks for all five rooms and secured 12 months of payroll for five teachers.
📄 Download Welfare Alert Profile (PDF, 715 KB)Financial Transparency & Funding Packages
Available Funding Packages for Individuals & Sponsors
10 Bags Cement for Floor Plinth & Seal
Ideal for individual supporters: Funds durable concrete screed mix for clean classroom floors.
Solid Timber Classroom Door & Hardware
Handcrafted hardwood exterior door to safely protect learning books and classroom equipment.
Interior and Exterior Wall Plastering
Essential moisture protection against monsoon rains.
Durable Concrete Screed Flooring
Hygienic, dust-free concrete flooring for clean learning.
Lockable Security Doors & Shutters
Safe storage for textbooks, teaching materials and assets.
💳 Direct Bank Transfer to Donation Account
100% of your donation flows directly into local building materials and labor.
Donation Mamoru Primary School + Address
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