The Fregenet Foundation

The Fregenet Foundation's mission includes building schools that maintain smaller teacher-to-student ratios (2 to 30) and provide free education through Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten programs. Project 1: Bishoftu Elementary School Construction. The Foundation's first project focused on establishing a model school, Fregenet Dembi Elementary School, on a 12,000-square-meter plot in Bishoftu. Completed in 2022, the school features seven classrooms, each accommodating 30 students, covering levels from Preschool and Kindergarten 1-3 through Grades 1-4. Additional facilities include a library, computer lab, cafeteria, and clinic, addressing both the educational and social needs of local children. Fregenet Dembi Elementary School opened its doors to its first students in September 2022, reinforcing the Foundation's commitment to advancing education for Ethiopian children. Project #2: Addis Ababa Elementary School Construction. The second initiative, Fregenet Elementary School in Addis Ababa, expands educational opportunities for children from underprivileged communities. The school is being built on land provided free of charge by the Addis Ababa City Administration. Like the Bishoftu school, it will include seven classrooms with a capacity of 30 students each, serving Preschool, Kindergarten 1-3, and Grades 1-4. Planned facilities include a library, computer lab, cafeteria, and clinic. In January 2023, construction of a permanent fence was completed. To meet immediate needs, the Foundation, working with local stakeholders and partners, also built a temporary structure on the site. This facility, which will serve for the next five years, accommodates students from the former Fregenet Kidan Lehetsanat School, ensuring uninterrupted learning while the permanent school is under construction. The temporary classrooms, kitchen, teachers' rooms, play area, and other related facilities have now been completed.