Kavule, Uganda Project
Our Vision:
Our vision is to build a school that nurtures young minds and empowers the entire village of Kavule. We aim to create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment that fosters academic excellence, creativity, and personal growth. Through the joint efforts of passionate community members, we are constructing a place of learning that will shape the future of generations to come.
Project Update:
At Engineers without Borders - Illinois Institute of Technology, we are on a mission to create lasting change. Our latest project is the construction of a 1,500-student capacity school complex in Kavule, Uganda.
During our recent assessment trip, our dedicated team visited the Dezi Community School. We assessed their current facilities, conducted soil tests, and engaged in heartfelt interviews with students and community members. What became clear was that the existing structure is simply not enough for the students, with only two classrooms available. Now, we're rolling up our sleeves and putting our engineering expertise to work. Our goal is to design alternatives that best meet the needs and constraints of the Kavule community.
Alternative 1:
Pros:
Lots of water collection
Large assembly area (also for sleeping)
Secure
Efficient use of materials and construction
Cons:
Latrine smell at the south entrance
High upfront cost (no phases)
lighting
Alternative 2:
Pros:
Build in phases
More room on site
More airflow
2 extra classrooms
More activity space
Creates an opportunity to continue to build more levels in the future
Cons:
Less rainwater collection
Having to build two stories
Higher cost
First story lighting
Alternative 3:
Pros:
Build in stages
More water collection
Flexibility with placement of structures
Cons:
More water tanks
Higher cost/more foundation
Higher density on site
assembly/ gathering site