America's North Shore Journal

Imagine going to school in 110 degree heat, where the school has no air conditioning, no doors even. Lots of people in the Third World suffer to obtain an education. American students, take note. Can you imagine going to school without air conditioning in the heat of the summer, or without doors for classrooms to prevent distractions? Many students in Iraq face this each day during the school year. With the help of Coalition Forces, town councils and contracting companies in Iraq, this problem is being addressed in Umm Qasr. Both Iraqis and Coalition forces believed the Abi Ferras Primary School was in grave need of improvements. After careful planning, resourcing, and installation of new equipment, the school is again ready for students to attend in early September. … Read entire article »