| Project | : | Shree Buddha Primary School |
| Location | : | Tsum Nubri Rural Municipality, Ward 7, Lar Village, Gorkha |
| Project Partners | : | Chay Ya Austria, Lopoca Ltd. |
| Project Features | : | ReConstruction of 5 classrooms, Renovation of the Library and Office Premises and a Construction of a hostel space and a toilet, Introduction of Sports Curriculum and Provision of Sports Materials , Recruitment of 3 teachers , Annual Training of Teachers with periodic involvement of national and international volunteers form Chay Ya Austria |
| Construction Modality | : | Use of dry stone masonry with wooden tie beams which are seismic bands, which helps make the building earthquake resistant |
| Support Period | : | 2014 to 2018 |
| Current Status | : | Successful Reconstruction and in Operation |
Shree Buddha Primary School runs classes from first to fifth grade and is located in Lar, at an altitude of 3,100 meters, a six-day walk from Arughat. The school lies in the center of Chhaikampar, so it is accessible from all the surrounding villages. Due to the earthquake in April 2015, the school partially collapsed, destroying all six rooms, but it could be rebuilt, and some materials could be reused.
To achieve this, the village community of Lar worked tirelessly – in only three months they managed to complete the shell including the roof! Not only did they have to haul and hew stones, but they also had to work on beams and plane boards. Then the plastering, flooring and furnishings were renewed. Construction was done using a dry-stone masonry method, along with wooden seismic beams to make the building earthquake resistant. Thanks to the innovative (partly transparent) roof, the children now get plenty of light when they are studying.
Completed in February 2017, the school building provides 50 students with classrooms and dormitory facilities with two toilets for male and female students. The office and library were also renovated. At the ceremonial opening, the Chay Ya team was able to rejoice with the entire village community.
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