Education Transforms Lives

The condition of Houay Loa Primary School before Pencils of Promise

The old structure of the Houay Loa Primary School consisted of two classrooms with concrete floors, wooden walls, and tin roofing, but the doors and walls were broken and the roof was leaking.

Because of limited space the school only held classes for grade one to grade four, with two grades sharing one classroom each.

As a result, after grade four, the students had to walk to the nearest school for their fifth-grade classes, which was four kilometers away.

Those conditions created a difficult learning environment, posing a hazard to student safety and engagement.

Pencils of Promise and Canguro bring lasting change

Fortunately, thanks to Pencils of Promise and the Canguro community, the Houay Loa community now has a new three-classroom structure, toilets, and hygiene facilities, which will provide a high-quality learning environment where every child can reach their unique potential.