Guinea Bissau
Sunac elementary School
FOUNDED: 2003
Sunac Elementary School, situated in the Ruanda district of Bissau city was founded in October 2003 as a response to local requests. Political instability and an unsafe environment obstructed the building and maintenance of the infrastructure. About 60% of the total population lived on a small income, earning only $1.90 per day. Also, the status of women in the country is low. Unlike many schools in the area, Sunac has a high enrollment rate of girls.
Parents also appreciate that while many schools in the area close often due to teacher strikes, Sunac offers classes regularly throughout the year without any strikes.
In 2019, the school was able to construct a bench in the school yard where students can sit and rest during recess. The overall promotion rate was 85 percent.
In 2020, the school had to close in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, instruction resumed, which resulted in ending the school year in August instead of June. While the school was closed, the fences and walls were painted. The overall promotion rate was 84 percent and 90 percent of sixth graders continued their education into junior high school.
