The Living REAL Empowerment InitiativeFor our first projects abroad, Living R.E.A.L. aims to administer and manage life improvement initiatives, medical missions and educational resources to the citizens of Uyo foremost, with plans to spread the effort to the other municipalities around the world. These efforts fall under the Living R.E.A.L. Empowerment Initiative which works to preserve the cultural heritage and social identity of the state, increase economic and education growth, and encourage the spiritual well-being of the persons in need. Our ongoing project is Project Rebuild.
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PROJECT REBUILD
Focusing on Ikot Ekpeyak Community Secondary Commercial School (located in the Ikono Uyo municipality of Akwa Ibom State Nigeria), Living R.E.A.L. began it's work towards helping the school in 2016. Initially an illegal private school, the surrounding community of parents and neighbors worked to gain governmental approval which led to the school's official founding in 1980. Living R.E.A.L.'s team abroad became very familiar with the campus and the staff, providing us with a first hand knowledge of the school's existing issues and concerns. Working closely with the teachers and the school principal has provided us with a deeper understanding of both educational and life needs of the students.
OUR GOAL
Living R.E.A.L. aims to serve the school by first concentrating on the improvement of the infrastructure, followed by providing teaching aids and resources for the students. We hope you will join us in working to change the lives of these students, improve a community, and help in the establishment of a legacy of quality education at Ikot Ekpeyak.
Our long-range goals for Project Rebuild will focus on:
Both of our fundraising ventures, the REAL Life and REAL Love Campaigns, function to raise monies integral to this project. Your help and support of these campaigns are deeply appreciated, and we look forward to showing you the difference your support makes!
Ikot Ekpeyak currently hosts approximately 1,091 students on a consistent basis.
Ikot Ekpeyak's principal, Mrs. Mary Pius Owo, conveyed to our Living REAL Board in Nigeria deep gratitude for the interest shown in helping the school and believes that the help we can provide will positively impact the learning ability of the student base. According to Mrs. Owo, the damaged and worn condition of the buildings does not truly allow effective teaching or learning of the subjects at hand and she urgently seeks help to rescue the school from potential total collapse without outside aid.
WHERE ARE WE NOW?
We are proud that that our organization is officially approved as an NGO (non-governmental organization) by the Federal Republic of Nigeria! This recognition indicates to us that the global reach of our impact has been solidified and it makes us even more motivated to make the difference we seek to make! Winter 2018 saw the groundbreaking for the building foundation for the Ikot Ekpeyak School.
Board members of Team Living Real Abroad have carefully selected an architect for the design and construction of the new school and have been working closely with the company to ensure that the design accurately meets the needs demonstrated by the students, staff, and the community it will serve. Please see pictures below of the progress from 2019-2020 and the completion of the Math, Science, Administration Building!
Our next project started Fall 2022 to move forward with the Lavatory Building. Below are the architectural plans for Project Rebuild, along with the current completion as of 2024! Thank you for your support.
Focusing on Ikot Ekpeyak Community Secondary Commercial School (located in the Ikono Uyo municipality of Akwa Ibom State Nigeria), Living R.E.A.L. began it's work towards helping the school in 2016. Initially an illegal private school, the surrounding community of parents and neighbors worked to gain governmental approval which led to the school's official founding in 1980. Living R.E.A.L.'s team abroad became very familiar with the campus and the staff, providing us with a first hand knowledge of the school's existing issues and concerns. Working closely with the teachers and the school principal has provided us with a deeper understanding of both educational and life needs of the students.
OUR GOAL
Living R.E.A.L. aims to serve the school by first concentrating on the improvement of the infrastructure, followed by providing teaching aids and resources for the students. We hope you will join us in working to change the lives of these students, improve a community, and help in the establishment of a legacy of quality education at Ikot Ekpeyak.
Our long-range goals for Project Rebuild will focus on:
- Rebuilding Ikot Ekpeyak Secondary School, reducing distractions and/or hindrances to learning and development of goals.
- Instill hope for current and future students by helping with the day-to-days of school (i.e. books, uniforms, etc).
- Creating vision by focusing on long term goals of strengthening the local community by supporting the career and life goals of the students.
Both of our fundraising ventures, the REAL Life and REAL Love Campaigns, function to raise monies integral to this project. Your help and support of these campaigns are deeply appreciated, and we look forward to showing you the difference your support makes!
Ikot Ekpeyak currently hosts approximately 1,091 students on a consistent basis.
Ikot Ekpeyak's principal, Mrs. Mary Pius Owo, conveyed to our Living REAL Board in Nigeria deep gratitude for the interest shown in helping the school and believes that the help we can provide will positively impact the learning ability of the student base. According to Mrs. Owo, the damaged and worn condition of the buildings does not truly allow effective teaching or learning of the subjects at hand and she urgently seeks help to rescue the school from potential total collapse without outside aid.
WHERE ARE WE NOW?
We are proud that that our organization is officially approved as an NGO (non-governmental organization) by the Federal Republic of Nigeria! This recognition indicates to us that the global reach of our impact has been solidified and it makes us even more motivated to make the difference we seek to make! Winter 2018 saw the groundbreaking for the building foundation for the Ikot Ekpeyak School.
Board members of Team Living Real Abroad have carefully selected an architect for the design and construction of the new school and have been working closely with the company to ensure that the design accurately meets the needs demonstrated by the students, staff, and the community it will serve. Please see pictures below of the progress from 2019-2020 and the completion of the Math, Science, Administration Building!
Our next project started Fall 2022 to move forward with the Lavatory Building. Below are the architectural plans for Project Rebuild, along with the current completion as of 2024! Thank you for your support.
Ikot Ekpeyak Image Gallery
Initial Condition of the School (2018)
Phase 1: Construction for the School (2019-2020)
Project Rebuild Ikot Ekpeyak Secondary School (Architectural Rendition)
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Phase 2: Creation of lavatory building (Architectural rendition)
