Remember Niger’s programming includes on-going school support initiatives. This programming goes beyond physical infrastructure to support school administrators, teachers, and staff in providing the highest possible quality education to students. School support initiatives include teacher and staff training, technology provision, in-school food programs, and health and wellness programs. By providing on-going support to partner schools, Remember Niger maximizes our students’ in-school time in order to support them in succeeding academically and building a strong path to post education career opportunities.

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Teacher training
In September 2019, funds from International Monetary Fund (IMF) Giving Together allowed Remember Niger to expand its impact by facilitating a week-long teacher training for Niamey School for the Deaf teachers, faculty, and key members of the school community. This training program featured topics on computer and technology use and integration, utilizing learning tools and materials designed for hearing impaired and deaf students in the classroom, and working with students with learning differences. Future plans include building upon the success of the teacher training at the deaf school by establishing an annual teacher training program that will include all of our school partners.

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Clean water
In Niger, only 23% of schools have access to clean drinking water and 27% have access to sanitation facilities. Water-related diseases related to poor hygiene or sanitation are one of the leading causes of death among children under five. However, students at Remember Niger Coalition supported schools are not thirsty, and they have hand washing stations and bathrooms. In 2019, we completed construction on a solar powered well at the Niamey School for the Deaf. Our goal is to continue to establish solar powered wells at all of the schools we support by constructing a new well every year.

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School meals
Food scarcity is a chronic problem in Niger. The World Food Program estimates that 30% of Nigeriens do not have enough food during periods of poor rainfall. Moreover, 39% of children in Niger are undernourished and over 75% of children under the age of 5 are anemic. In order to counter this problem, Remember Niger Coalition is working with its partner schools to ensure that students are provided nutritious daily meals,
particularly the youngest children in pre-primary classes. In 2019, our partner schools provided thousands of meals to over 800 students. Our goal is to ensure that 100% of the students are receiving daily meals by 2024.

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Medical attention
Lydia is a sweet kindergarten student who was sick on her first day of kindergarten. Although she was at school, she couldn’t keep her eyes open and kept falling asleep. Her parents could not afford to take her to the doctor. Instead they had to cling to the hope that she would get better. All too often, parents in Niger face the choice between taking an ill child to the doctor or feeding their family. An appointment with the doctor and treatment cost about $15. But, an unexpected $15 expense in Niger can break the family. Fortunately, parents of the students at Remember Niger Coalition partner schools do not have to make that choice. For Lydia, this meant that she saw a doctor, was diagnosed with Malaria and began taking the life-saving medication right away.

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Physical education
Encouraging physical education comes naturally in Niger. Nigeriens love soccer, walk daily, and spend a lot of time outdoors. However, recess equipment is not readily available. We provide exercise and playgound equipment to schools and we enjoy playing soccer with the students during our visits.