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Haiti School Build – All Hands

The 2010 Haiti earthquake crippled the education system in Leogane, destroying more than 300 schools. A majority of schools have attempted to reopen in makeshift shelters or tents, but this does not create an ideal learning environment. Basic education is one of the leading factors in generational poverty, so All Hands decided to make schools a priority during our time in Haiti. We are building three-classroom schools that are earthquake and hurricane resistant. We have finished six schools already and have an additional three in various phases of construction.

During the month of March, we are going to raise $25,000 to build one school, including furniture for the students, in Leogane. Our goal is to have this school completed by the end of the summer so it can be used at the start of the new school year in August.

We need your help to cover the costs. We pride ourselves on being as transparent as possible, so we broke down the cost of an entire school below so you can see where every dollar goes. Donate a stack of 2x4s, a sheet of tin, or gas for the generator. On May 28, we will host a live broadcast from Haiti of the wall raising so you can see your money at work. Additionally, we will send biweekly updates throughout the construction process and send you photos of the school opening celebration. We are grateful for your support in helping provide education for the children of Leogane.

We want to give a special thanks to Simple Registry for giving us the tool to break down the costs of the build and to Dan Butler for donating all the bolts and hurricane strapping. If you have any specific questions about the school build process, you can email us at fundraising@hands.org.

The Muscle

School Build Coordinator - Matt is responsible for running our school build program, which includes construction of more than 20 schools. He receives a modest monthly salary that breaks down to roughly $1400 per school. We would be lost without him.

	$140.00
	5

Construction Team Leads - Mike, Chris and Paul are the guys that work hand in hand with the local skilled staff and lead the volunteer teams through each phase of construction. They each receive modest monthly stipends that break down to $350 per school.

	$350.00
	2

Translator - Berlyne is our local translator. She helps keep the communication flowing between the community, director of the school and the volunteer teams. She is on a monthly stipend that averages $280 per school. She is worth every penny.

	$70.00
	0
	*Fulfilled*

Haitian Carpenter - For each school build, we have two paid local carpenters. They are an essential part of the team and a way for the international staff to pass earthquake and hurricane resistant building techniques on to the local community.

	$336.00
	2

Haitian Masons - For each school build, we have two paid local masons. They are an essential part of the team and a way for the international staff to pass earthquake and hurricane resistant building techniques on to the local community.

	$294.00
	0
	*Fulfilled*

Volunteers - They are an unstoppable force that traverse the globe on their own dime and work endless hours in less than perfect conditions to help those in need. We provide food and basic accommodations in exchange for their time and energy.

	$78.10
	9

The Ride

Tap-Tap Transportation - We spend about $800 per school on local transportation in the form of tap-taps, or pick-up trucks. We have our trusty drivers to move people, materials and tools all over Leogane.

	$100.00
	6

Furniture

Students' desks - What good is a school if the kids don't have a place to sit and work? We make all the furniture for the schools we build. Sponsor a desk, or two!

	$35.00
	27

Teacher's Desk - Don't forget about the teachers. They need a place to sit and work too!

	$40.00
	0
	*Fulfilled*

Shelves - Every classroom needs a bit of storage, so we build shelves for books and supplies.

	$40.00
	0
	*Fulfilled*

The Foundation

Dirt - We use river rock and dirt for grading and fill.

	$75.00
	1

River Rock - We use river rock and dirt for grading and fill.

	$90.00
	1

Gravel - We mix gravel, sand and cement to make the concrete for the foundation of the school.

	$44.00
	25

Sand - We mix gravel, sand and cement to make the concrete for the foundation of the school.

	$42.00
	15

Rebar - We dig the footers 16 inches deep and reinforce the whole foundation with rebar to help make it earthquake resistant. Rebar is a critical part of the foundation

	$101.00
	5

Cement - We mix gravel, sand and cement to make the concrete for the foundation of the school.

	$15.00
	149

Cement Mixer - The cement mixer costs us $50 per day to use. It saves us a great deal of time and helps to produce a consistent mix to ensure stability.

	$50.00
	5

Fuel - We need diesel to run the cement mixer.

	$20.00
	3

Framing

2' x 4' x 12' - We use pressure-treated timber for the construction of the walls and trusses of each school. Help us by buying a stack of timber so we can build the frame of our next school.

	$8.00
	50

2' x 4' x 16' - We use pressure-treated timber for the construction of the walls and trusses of each school. Help us by buying a stack of timber so we can build the frame of our next school.

	$11.20
	235

2' x 4' x 20' - We use pressure-treated timber for the construction of the walls and trusses of each school. Help us by buying a stack of timber so we can build the frame of our next school.

	$14.60
	30

1' x 4' x 16' - We use pressure-treated timber for the construction of the walls and trusses of each school. Help us by buying a stack of timber so we can build the frame of our next school.

	$6.35
	58

1/2" Plywood - We use plywood for the construction of the walls and trusses of each school. Help us by buying a stack of timber so we can build the frame of our next school.

	$26.00
	60

2" Galvanized Nails - Essential for holding the frame of the school together. $50 buys us 50 pounds of nails.

	$50.00
	0
	*Fulfilled*

3" Galvanized Nails - Essential for holding the frame of the school together. $50 buys us 50 pounds of nails.

	$50.00
	0
	*Fulfilled*

Doors - Each of our three classrooms needs a door.

	$62.50
	3

Door Knob - Every door needs a door knob that locks, which allows school directors and teachers to leave supplies in the classrooms overnight.

	$5.00
	0
	*Fulfilled*

The Walls - Rendered Concrete Plaster

Cement - We mix the cement with the sand to make the concrete plaster walls.

	$15.00
	25

Sand - We mix sand with the cement to make the concrete plaster walls.

	$40.00
	6

Chain Link - We use chain link fence as the base for the walls that we render by covering them in concrete by hand.

	$125.00
	5

Plywood - We use plywood as form boards for putting up the concrete plaster walls.

	$26.00
	14

Galvanized Nails - We use them to fasten the chain link fence and to hold the form boards in place. $50 buys us 50 pounds of nails.

	$50.00
	0
	*Fulfilled*

The Roof

Umbrella Nails - These nails are used to hold the tin roof in place.

	$50.00
	0
	*Fulfilled*

Tin Sheets - We use CGI Tin sheets for a safe, long-lasting roof. We will use a total of 220 sheets. For $25 you can cover the cost of 4 sheets.

	$25.00
	55

Tar - We use tar to seal the roof and help keep out the elements. $72.50 buys enough tar to seal the roof of an entire school.

	$72.50
	1

Looking Good

Paint - We let each school director choose the paint colors for the school. They usually choose colors based on the uniforms their students wear. We paint the school, inside and out, along with the furniture we build.

	$31.25
	15

Paint Roller Covers - $25 provides enough paint brushes for painting the interior and exterior of the school, along with a mural on the outside.

	$25.00
	0
	*Fulfilled*

Paint Brushes - $25 provides enough paint brushes for painting the interior and exterior of the school, along with a mural on the outside.

	$25.00
	0
	*Fulfilled*

Paint trays - $25 covers all of the paint trays needed for the entire school.

	$25.00
	0
	*Fulfilled*

Misc

Tools - we have a good stockpile of tools that we purchased for our entire school build program. But tools break, and blades, bits and other parts need to be replaced. We spend roughly $500 per school on the tools needed to get the job done.

	$100.00
	5

Generator - We run a generator so we can have electricity on the construction site for our power tools. It costs us $250 per school build to have a generator.

	$50.00
	4

Fuel - The generator can't run without gas. We spend about $240 per school build on fuel. Help cover part or all of our fuel costs.

	$20.00
	10

Communications - Keeping our team in touch is essential. Viola, one of Haiti's cellular carriers, donated a set of phones. We just have to cover the cost of the minutes.

	$40.00
	6

Office Supplies - as with any organization, we need pencils, pens, clipboards, note pads, ink and printer paper too!

	$25.00
	0
	*Fulfilled*

Storage - We spend a modest amount on space to store tools and materials and to have prefabrication space. We put $225 from every school build toward this cost.

	$225.00
	1

Contingency - Our mothers always told us to plan for the unexpected, so that is what we are doing. Working in a developing country, we realize that there are temporary cost increases and fluctuations in materials, so we like to plan ahead.

	$50.00
	4

The Opening Celebration

Everyone likes a party, especially those that have never had one before. Once the school is done, we throw a big party for the children, teachers, community members and volunteers to celebrate the opening of the school. The total cost comes to $500.

	$100.00
	5

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