Building Plans - Cost

Cost? Let’s break it down Phase by Phase

It has been estimated that the entire building project is going to cost approximately $120,000 - $160,000, with Phase 1 being estimated about $65,000.  This price has been determined through a bidding process, not to mention considerations given for inflation and a weak U.S. economy and Dollar.  The value of the U.S. Dollar compared to the Zambian Kwacha plays a considerable role in how much we will be able to accomplish with each dollar.

At this time the U.S. based committee has raised approximately 95% of what is needed to complete Phase 1.
View Phase 1 architectural drawing here. (792kb )

Phase 1 - Completion of Phase I (current project)
Completion includes finishing the lab and purchasing required lab equipment for 35-40 students as required by the Minister of Education to become an exam testing center.  With a completed lab and extended certification, JOC can generate income by offering testing for 9th and 12th grade exams and significantly reduce the exams costs for JOC pupils.  Some students in the area have to travel 2-3 hours to take the science test.  We also need to install sidewalks and furnish more desks with chairs and curriculum for anticipated higher new enrollment beginning January 2011. Estimated cost $6000.

Phase 2 - Purchase Adjoining Property
The government has informed us that the Junior High and Senior High students need to be separated on the campus.  At the present time we do not have enough land for new buildings.  We are currently teaching 3 grades in the morning and 2 in the afternoon.  There is a piece of property that is available next to the current buildings at an approximate cost of $15,000.  Land is becoming more valuable and scarce in Kalingalinga.  If we can buy the land, we can rent out the rooms (not appropriate for classrooms) until we have enough money to start building the next phase. Our goal is to purchase this property as soon as possible as land prices are rising every year in Kalingalinga.

Phase 3 - New building on campus
Our long term goal is to build 2 more classrooms, a computer library space and a home economics classroom.  We hope to raise the money to build the next buildings within 3 years.  JOC is changing lives of young people and with the expansion resources will be available to teach students personal and professional skills to change the community of Kalingalinga. Projected cost: $50,000.

Phase 4 - Classrooms
Computer lab/library and a home economics classroom. Projected cost: $30,000.