School infrastructure
The 1K Project
A peer-funding model that pools small contributions to close infrastructure and resource gaps in under-served schools.
Why it matters
Books are not enough on their own
At Murambo we found one room serving as classroom, staff room, office and food store; a classroom without windows, doors or a full roof; no latrines; and teachers working without pay for months.
The 1K Project is our response. By pooling resources from many people we can address the causes of educational inequality, not only the symptoms.
How it works
Many small gifts, one school at a time
- 01
Listen to the community
We work with parents, teachers and local leaders to identify the most urgent needs in a school.
- 02
Pool small gifts
Many donors and partners each give a little, creating a shared fund for that school.
- 03
Fund what lasts
The pool pays for infrastructure, teacher support and learning resources.
Focus areas
Where the money goes
- Infrastructure
- Building and repairing classrooms, latrines and water access so children can learn safely.
- Teacher support
- Training, resources and fair pay so teachers can keep teaching well.
- Learning resources
- Textbooks, dictionaries, atlases and teaching aids for every classroom.
- Community engagement
- Strong partnerships between schools, parents and communities so progress continues.
See what our volunteers found at Murambo, and why the 1K Project exists.
Read the full storyAdd your gift to the pool.
Every contribution, however small, helps rebuild a classroom and support a teacher.