Report for Belqees Complex Construction Project
– Taiz, Yemen
December, 2024
Project Overview:
The construction of the Belqees Educational Complex aligns with Tawakkol Karman Foundation's commitment to enhancing inclusive education, achieving sustainable development, and providing educational opportunities for all, including the most underserved groups. This project addresses the increasing needs of the local community and aims to build an educated generation capable of shaping the future. This initiative reflects the Foundation's vision of delivering a modern educational model that aligns with best practices, focusing on achieving positive and sustainable impact.
Project Objectives:
1. Provide a safe and suitable educational environment to prevent student dropouts,
especially in an area lacking general education schools.
2. Support individuals with special needs by establishing the first school for the Deaf in Taiz
Governorate, offering a safe and specialized educational environment with modern
facilities and technology-enhanced learning.
3. Promote girls' education by granting them access to schools in the absence of
governmental options and due to transportation costs.
4. Support local recovery efforts in the education sector post-war by offering sustainable
solutions for affected students.
5. Create an integrated educational infrastructure, including classrooms and modern
scientific laboratories, providing students with a comprehensive learning experience.
Project Name:
Belqees Educational Complex
Location:
Taiz Governorate - Al-Mudhaffar District - Al-Arbaeen Street
Components of the Project:
Belqees Primary and Secondary School for the Deaf:
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9 furnished classrooms with desks and boards
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Furnished school administration with office furniture for teachers
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A computer lab equipped with the latest technology
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A furnished school library with bookshelves, chairs, tables, and educational materials
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A fully equipped storage room
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Three restrooms
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A surrounding wall for safety
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A fully integrated solar energy system
Belqees Primary and Secondary School:
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12 furnished classrooms
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A furnished school administration office with reception chairs
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A model computer lab with workstations
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Physics and chemistry laboratories
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A general library with scientific and cultural resources
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A storage room with shelves and cupboards
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An archive
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Furnished teachers' room and activity room
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A health clinic
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Six restrooms
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A ground water tank
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A surrounding wall, generator, and school radio system
Duration of the Project:
Work began in November 2023 and was completed by late September 2024. The grand opening was held on October 6, 2024, with active participation from official entities and the benefiting community.
Direct Beneficiaries:
Over 3,000 students benefit directly from the project annually, with potential for growth.
Achievements:
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Establishing a comprehensive educational environment with advanced infrastructure and modern facilities.
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Delivering high-quality, inclusive education tailored to deaf students and general education students, aligned with modern standards. While focusing on enhancing their digital and practical skills through computer and science labs.
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Enhancing community development by involving locals in the management and operation of schools.
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Supporting sustainable development by improving education quality and empowering students.
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Raising awareness about the needs of the deaf students by training teachers and providing tailored opportunities.
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Setting a replicable educational model for rural areas by establishing new standards for school projects.
Conclusion:
The Belqees Educational Complex represents a significant milestone in improving education in Taiz Governorate and Yemen. With the project's completion, a sustainable and comprehensive educational environment has been established, catering to all segments of society, including the deaf community.
