St. John Bosco

Opened in 2007 with the express purpose of serving the street children of Jeremie, St. John Bosco now enrolls 207 students in grades 1-6. The school's mission is to combat delinquency, violence and insecurity in Haiti by enabling those who are poor to attend school. In addition to its regular curriculum, students learn trades such as embroidery, sewing, and carpentry.

Partnering with St. John Bosco since 2013, Tek4Kids added an exciting component to its traditional efforts: free adult education evening classes. Everyone in the community is welcome to participate. Such programs are designed to use existing schools as hubs, expanding Tek4Kids' services to the entire community. St. John Bosco is a shining example of how well this can work.

When I heard what my daughter was learning at her school, I said, “I want to learn computers, too!”

- MARIE, SJB PARENT AND ADULT ED PARTICIPANT

News from St. John Bosco

Projects at St. John Bosco

Below are details on our projects at St. John Bosco. For general information on each project,
click on the corresponding icon.

Computer

Classes

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  • 7 classes per week
  • Subjects taught: Various classes, as well as free adult education classes
  • Grades 1 through 6
  • 1 computer classroom
  • 15 laptops located in school

Traveling

iPads

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  • 11 classes per week
  • Subjects taught: Introduction to iPads, Environmental Education, French, and Experimental Science
  • Grades 1 through 6
  • 1 computer classroom
  • 50 iPads carried to school

Water

Purification

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  • 1500 gallons purified per week
  • 3 storage tanks (500 gallons)
  • 2 treatment tanks (500 gallons)
  • Additional features: There are 5 water jug fill stations and one 5 gallon bucket fill station

Basic School

Infrastructure

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  • 16 batteries
  • Electricity features: Lights in the class- rooms, one inverter, one generator, and electricity to the principal's office
  • Security features: Metal security box and metal doors and windows

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