Roger Clarke High School is a secondary institution located in rural St. Elizabeth, Jamaica. The school serves students from diverse communities. While providing quality education, the school faces challenges such as water shortages and frequent electricity outages. Despite these difficulties, the school continues to nurture well-rounded students.
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To implement a solar sustainability project, establish a fish farm, and build a water catchment system. These initiatives will provide renewable energy, ensure a reliable water supply, and create a consistent source of healthy protein for students. Together, they will reduce operational challenges—such as frequent power outages and water shortages—while promoting long-term sustainability and improved student nutrition.
St. Elizabeth
Balaclava District, Balaclava P.O., St. Elizabeth, Jamaica
The $20,000 USD would provide for the installation of a solar power system, a water catchment system, and the development of a fish farm. This would address the school’s recurring challenges of electricity outages when it rains which is almost everyday, water shortages, and limited protein options for student nutrition.
Providing a public school education