Furniture for Schools in Vava'u - Fangatonga GPS

Elder Thomson reporting 

Furniture for Schools is an organization in New Zealand. The used furniture used to be thrown away when remodeling took place in New Zealand schools. Then Callum Blair had the vision to save that furniture and send it to the needy schools in the Pacific. LDS Charities is partnered with Furniture for Schools.

The furniture is put in containers and shipped to the islands. LDS Charities pays for the shipping, import fees, and we do the distribution.

The children in Tonga often sit on the floor for the classes or have really old benches. The floors and paint often are peeling. It is up to the parents to update the classrooms...or to get aid. LDS Charities has received more than 50 containers in the last 2 years since Furniture for Schools began.

With a better classroom environment, it is hoped the children will learn to love learning, and will continue to learn throughout their lives. They are the future of Tonga.

Students moved the furniture to class

Students checking out the new desks and chair

Students ready with their new desks and chairs

Dressed for the dancing

Boys resting after carrying furniture to class

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