The International Primary School 'Under the Sky' is a cross-border humanitarian project
On February 11, 2026, we opened our first School 'Under the Sky' in Burundi.
The main condition is a teacher and his home or yard. In the yard – a canopy or simply a spreading tree. Under it – mats right on the ground. Or benches. The teacher is an educated local resident.
In Burundi, the 'School Under the Sky' opened under a roof – simply because a premises was available.
The main condition is a teacher and his home or yard. In the yard – a canopy or simply a spreading tree. Under it – mats right on the ground. Or benches. The teacher is an educated local resident.
In Burundi, the 'School Under the Sky' opened under a roof – simply because a premises was available.
The first students of the 'School Under the Sky'
There are about 50 children in the tribe who have no opportunity to attend school at all. In the 21st century, 50% of Burundi's population cannot read or write. Our school is literally the only chance for these children to escape total poverty.
Children of the Pygmy tribe in Burundi
Pygmy children with teacher Kenoze Irikigongwe
Lessons take place outdoors under a tent in the teacher's home yard or in a rented space. Children sit on mats or benches. Teachers are local residents.
School format
1 class up to 80 children
1 teacher
3–5 lessons per day with breaks and a snack
5-day school week
Project goals
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Eradicate illiteracy
Teach children to read, write, and count. Provide basic knowledge across a wide range of subjects.
Teach children to read, write, and count. Provide basic knowledge across a wide range of subjects.
Eradicate poverty
Break the 'poverty cycle' in the region by giving children of impoverished parents a chance to escape poverty through access to education and gaining a competitive profession.
Break the 'poverty cycle' in the region by giving children of impoverished parents a chance to escape poverty through access to education and gaining a competitive profession.
Socialize
Create conditions for children to have healthy communication and form a progressive worldview.
Create conditions for children to have healthy communication and form a progressive worldview.
Provide equal opportunities
Compensate for the lack of family resources by giving all children a chance for self-realization, regardless of their social status.
Compensate for the lack of family resources by giving all children a chance for self-realization, regardless of their social status.
Develop the region's economy
By reducing the financial burden on families and increasing the competitiveness of school graduates in the labor market.
By reducing the financial burden on families and increasing the competitiveness of school graduates in the labor market.
Budget
$1,300
$1,300
The money goes toward renting the teacher's house, the teacher's salary, and tea and a snack for the children.
One-time school launch budget is approximately
30 children become literate every month
There are no medical facilities in Burundi. The country has only 200 doctors in total. The average life expectancy is 40 years, and the child mortality rate is among the highest in the world.
How we help
Health insurance for Pygmy children
Every month, we pay for health insurance for Pygmy children.
Access to medical care for 50 children costs $50. That's just $1 per child.
How to help?
Your donations will help us provide the school with everything it needs to continue its work and grow.