Campus Construction

GOSESO ConstructionOur strategic vision for construction of this permanent campus is to build a school campus that is sustainable, both environmentally and economically. To get there, we are seeking private sector investment in operational and capital support. We ask you to join our capital campaign for GOSESO’s permanent residential campus, “School within Walls”, in the heart of our 500-acre Kitobe Forest.

GOSESO campus design is based on traditional African campfire style architecture, which features multiple courtyards linked with indigenous trees—all designed to foster creative thinking and dialogue. The campus design features state-of-the-art education and environmental-conscientious technology.

We are now inviting people to be a part of this capital campaign through any amount possible. We also have naming opportunities. Please, contact GOSESO now to discuss possibilities. Three construction stages have been identified:

Stage One: The Academic Life. Academic buildings for a world-class education will be constructed during this stage including seven classrooms, a library, a computer lab, a cafeteria, and relevant student and faculty housing. By 2011, we anticipate half of our 200 students will reside on campus while the remainder will be day students from nearby villages.

Update: In 2010, seven new buildings and structures were built. Construction needed for the year 2011 includes:
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  • Student housing to accommodate 100 males and 100 females, separately
  • A campus water project including water supply as well as immediate construction of modern toilets
  • A small visitor's village on campus to more adequately accommodate our national and international guests. The visitor's village will include lodging and food service facilities that will accommodate as many as 20 visitors per day.
  • Improvements to a two-kilometer road that runs from Kiganza village to the GOSESO campus

Stage Two: Expanding our Reach. The second stage will increase capacity to 300 students by 2013. Additional academic and housing infrastructures will be necessary.

Stage Three: Strengthening Academics and Research. This final stage is when we plan to grow to reach our maximum capacity of 500 students by 2015.