Schools in Iraq are finally getting much needed supplies. Recent projects done by the US and local Iraqi contractors are helping to bring schools up to modern standards.
Schools in Samarra were flooded with new equipment last week. Desks, chairs, books, pencils, paper and even computers were just some of the items that were brought into the classrooms.
The Director of Education will oversee the distribution of the supplies. Children, families and school administration were all overjoyed at the sight of the new equipment. Many commented that the new equipment would make learning more enjoyable.
The contractor, Hamada, was very pleased to have been chosen to do the project. “The children are the future of Iraq, we need to give them all the advantages possible,” he said as he signed the final contract payment.
The 1st Infantry Division Engineer Brigade’s civil affairs public works team coordinated the contracting of the equipment together with the S5 for Task Force 1-26 Infantry. “Normally this is not the type of project that our public works team gets involved in. However, it was a refreshing change of pace that the entire team really enjoyed. We also enjoyed working with our comrades in Task Force 1-26” said Major John P. Lawlor, Public Works Team Chief.
The supplies were available immediately, and are currently being used in all of the schools involved.
