A socialized school fee scheme ensures that no child is denied an opportunity to study on the basis of financial limitations. While this enables children from economically poor families to enroll in the school, it also means that the School cannot fully fund its operations on the basis of school fees alone. Instead, we reach out to build a larger community of support among those who share our vision of a world where all children have the opportunity to explore their gifts and talents while discovering their passion and purpose in serving humanity. If you would like to support our efforts, we invite visionary citizens to join us in creating positive, much-needed change in the world.

Fundraising Needs 2019-20

As a non-profit initiative, GCWS is constantly challenged to mobilize resources to support the educational and infrastructural needs of the school. The needs identified below include support for children, for educational materials and equipment among others.

Small (One-time. $20 - $100)

• Art Supplies / Classroom Learning Materials
• Support for nutrition (school lunch for children who lack adequate nutrition)
• Support for transportation (to and from school for children who cannot afford)
• Educational trip fund (for children who cannot afford)
• Library resources

Regular (Recurring. $20 - $50 monthly)

• Educational Support for a student from an economically poor family (school fee support)
• Teacher Support (for teachers who have to support siblings’ education or meet special family obligations that cannot fit into their minimal salaries. This is to help the school with teacher retention)

Mid-Level ($200-300)

• Teacher Training (support one teacher to attend one-week training course)
• Musical Instruments for Student Use
• Kindergarten Play Equipment

Larger Donation (Equipment / infrastructure)

• Science Equipment
• Computer Equipment (Students currently share old laptops)
• Special Projects (Disaster Relief for example)
• Playground
• New Buildings / Classrooms (Needs include: covered gym; lab rooms; kindergarten rooms)
• Canteen for improved school nutrition delivery

Special Project: COVID19 Relief Operation

In the community outside the school gates, many have lost their livelihood due to the enhanced community quarantine. This includes the tricycle drivers who have brought teachers and students to and from the school every day as well as others who live on their daily wages. Given the sudden lack of sufficient provisions, we have mobilized our school community—parents, friends, and supporters—for donations to create healthy food packs for distribution to the households. One successful distribution has already been conducted and with the extension of the quarantine, we expect to conduct additional food relief operations. If more donations come in, we will continue helping the community withstand this challenging time in any way that we can.