The Continuous Journey

The Muchisso School Classroom Block Opening!

The Board of Directors of Steven’s Hope is thrilled to announce a major milestone in our mission to empower communities through education! Our latest project—a brand-new three-classroom block at the Muchisso School campus in Mozambique—Officially opened its doors on January 31, 2025.
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A Brighter Future for 3,000 Students
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Muchisso School is home to 3,000 eager learners, many of whom have been studying under trees, exposed to the elements. Thanks to our dedicated partners—including Rotary Clubs in Alberta and Yellowknife—over 300 students will now have access to fully equipped classrooms, complete with desks and chairs generously provided by the Canadian High Commission in Maputo.

A Celebration of Progress

This milestone will be marked by a special opening ceremony, with distinguished guests including representatives from the Maputo Rotary Club (representing Steven’s Hope), the Canadian High Commission, the Mozambique Ministry of Education, local community leaders, and school officials. Their presence underscores the global commitment to advancing education and opportunity for children in Mozambique.

Help Us Cross the Finish Line!

We have raised an incredible $75,000 toward the $95,000 needed for this phase of construction—but we need your help to close the final $25,000 gap. With your past, present, and future support, we can ensure that every child at the Muchisso School will haves a safe, inspiring place to learn.

Our Vision for the Future

Beyond this classroom block, Steven’s Hope and our partners have already built indoor washroom facilities and a classroom block serving over 400 students. To complete the Muchisso School campus, which will include additional washrooms and classrooms and proper security fencing, we need to raise approximately $200,000. Additional supports such as a gymnasium/community centre and library, will be constructed as a final stage of the project if funds permit.
We’ve done it before—this is our third successful project in Mozambique—and with your generosity, we know we can do it again!

Be Part of the Change!

Education transforms lives, and you can be part of this incredible journey. Donate today and help us provide even more children with the education they deserve.

Have a peek at the fantastic progress on the construction of the Muchisso School Project!
Check out more about the schools in Lorne's Blog
Phase I
2019 - 2020 Construction of Sanitary Block

·       Project Budget: $111,855.73 Cdn (4,927.965.18 Meticais)  
·       Funding Source: Muchisso School District, Distrito da Matola, Provincia de Maputo

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*As a sign of support for Steven's Hope's commitment to fund the construction of the Muchisso School, the Ministry of Education committed to constructing a block of washrooms, which was completed in 2020. Unfortunately, given the vast need for school facilities throughout the region, the Ministry of Education is not in a position to fund any more projects on the site.

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Phase II
2021-2022 Construction of Classroom Block

·       Project Budget: $70,180.00 Cdn (3,091,883.84 Mt)  

·       Funding Sources: Steven's Hope (Rotary Club of Edmonton Gateway - $60,000.00)

·       Donation: Canadian High Commission ($10,000.00)  

Phase III
2023-2024 Construction of Security Wall

·      Wall
·      Security Building
·      Barbed wire
·      Gate
·      Plaster & Painting

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Estimated Project Budget (unfunded): $100,000.00 CDN*

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Tender will be issued once sufficient funds have been raised. Currently, $10,000.00 CND has been raised for the first phase.

*Project will be completed in phases, in accordance with the funds raised. Based on previous experience, revised specs and a formal tendering process, anticipating the budget for the wall can be substantively reduced.

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Phase IV
Additional Classroom Blocks & Washroom Blocks

Timeline: 2023 -2025

Phase IV consists of construction site preparation, three classroom blocks and an additional washroom block.

Estimated budget for the classroom/washroom construction project is approximately $285,000.00 CDN.

2019 - 2020
Phase I
COMPLETED

Sanitary Block Built

Estimate: 
$111,855.73
2021 - 2022
Phase II
COMPLETED
Classroom Block Built
Estimate: 
$70,180.00
2023 - 2024
Phase III
FUNDRAISING GOAL AT 85%

Additional Classroom Blocks

Estimate: 
$200,000.00
2023 - 2025
Phase IV
PROJECTED

Security Fence & Additional Supports

Estimate: 
approx. $105,000.00 CND

Sanitary Block Built

Estimate: 
$111,855.73
2019 - 2020
Phase I
COMPLETED
Classroom Block Built
Estimate: 
$70,180.00
2021 - 2022
Phase II
COMPLETED

Additional Classroom Blocks

Estimate: 
$200,000.00
2023 - 2024
Phase III
FUNDRAISING GOAL AT 85%

Security Fence & Additional Supports

Estimate: 
approx. $105,000.00 CND
2023 - 2025
Phase IV
PROJECTED
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