Archives: Schools

The tour of the City of David begins with a breathtaking observation point overlooking Biblical Jerusalem which sends visitors 3,800 years back in time to the days of Abraham, when the first foundations of the city were laid. The story of the City of David began over 3,000 years ago, when King David left the… Read more »

Bright Future English School was founded in 2010 by two teachers, a married couple,  who had been offering classes to students in their home. After teaching all day, the couple would return to their home and teach 40 local children.  A villager suggested they leave their teaching positions and open their own school. When the… Read more »

Adarsh Bal Vidhya Mandir Primary School is located in Khilchipur Village, a village of low and high caste people. Grand Circle Foundation’s support provided three new classrooms, separate boys and girls lavatories, a fresh coat of paint, computers, desks, benches, classroom fans, and a library.

Zahret Al Madaen for Community Development works with children in the slums of Jerusalem, focusing on education, vocational training, health, counseling and support services. Areas served are the old city of Jerusalem, eastern Jerusalemite villages and marginalized areas such as Silwan and Abu Tur. “You Can” project is an academic training project including first aid,… Read more »

For ancient history and archaeology buffs, Pompeii is one of the premier sites to explore in the world. As part of a 5 year, $250,000 partnership with the World Monuments Fund, Grand Circle Foundation donated $50,000 in 1999 to help maintain and preserve Pompeii for future generations. When Mount Vesuvius erupted on this thriving resort… Read more »

This small school of 133 students, provided the basics for an education, but needed help with providing more. Grand Circle Foundation provided funding to replace the outdoor playground materials, providing a safe place for children to run and play.

This municipally funded day care center provides social services for people with mental and physical disabilities, including Down syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy, and blindness. Located in a rural area rather than a city, the center offers a unique lifeline to people who might otherwise be isolated and left to cope on their own. The center… Read more »

Kapane Secondary school is in the village next to Ziga Primary and has become the secondary school all Ziga Primary graduates progress to. It was a logical step for us to partner with Kapane Secondary school. To address the need for clean water systems and to provide long-term accessible and safe groundwater sources for the… Read more »

Situated in a very poor community, half the school consists of orphaned and vulnerable children. 150 students were learning in 3 overcrowded classrooms with many classes taking place outdoors under trees.  Our first project however was to ensure that the students had access to adequate toilet facilities and then went on to build 5 additional… Read more »

The Morawaka Learning Center is found on the grounds of a tea plantation. The school serves approximately 150 children, who’s parents are employees on the plantation. Sponsorship through Grand Circle Foundation was able to outfit these children with all the necessities to start the school year, from filled backpacks and books to uniforms and shoes.