Local schools

Andavadoaka has three schools for its nearly 500  children: a private primary and secondary school run by the local Catholic mission and a public primary school that is free to village children. Classes are large, classrooms are small, and school materials are sparse. Pupils generally attend school until the age of 15 or 16, if family finances allow. 

Partner organization Blue Ventures provides annual scholarships for more than 100 students in the primary and secondary school. Scholarships go to underprivileged, but motivated children from around the region.  In addition, volunteers with Blue Ventures teach basic English to students each week, and many volunteers have provided the students with children’s story books.