Open Classroom
The Open Classroom – Our School-Based Non-Governmental Organization
Activities in The Neighborhood
The Open Classroom is an active NGO in Kaduna State, promoting quality education, community development, children’s welfare and raising awareness on the neglect and decay of public education. Our recent activities include:
1. Conducting Spelling Bee Competitions at Ungwar Rimi L.E.A. Primary School, Kaduna (2007, 2008 and 2009)
2. Providing free school supplies to students of Ungwar Rimi L.E.A. Primary School
3. Distributing free school supplies donated by Essence PTA and many generous donors including from Her Excellency Mrs. Amina Namadi Sambo, wife of the Governor of Kaduna State, Thurgood Marshall Middle School (USA) and Work-to-Ride (USA).
4. Hosting the National Commission for Nomadic Education (NCNE) Executive Secretary, Dr. Nafisatu Mohammed, and her team of experts on Nomadic education at our Rugan Fulani site, Airport Road, Kaduna.
The Open Classroom is currently involved in teaching basic reading, writing and learning skills to a group of Fulani near the Kaduna Airport. Our gallery below illustrates some of our activities with the young children. On Saturdays we go out to their village, called a “Ruga” in Fulfulde, to give them lessons. We provide a hot and nutritious meal for them every Saturday. This under-served community is a group of cattle herders with little or no access to basic facilities such as water, electricity and healthcare. On Tuesdays, they visit our school in Kaduna for additional lessons. If you would like to find out more information or would like to offer your assistance, please contact us at openclassroom@essenceschool.com or openclassroom2000@yahoo.com.
