SHEKINAH HIGH SCHOOL

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Welcome to Shekinah High School and Training Center.

While the Village schools have grown to over 500 children, many of the children were aging out and seeking the opportunity for further education; preparing for university and looking to their futures: providing for their people and families.

Two plots of land (total of approximately 7 acres) near the village area have been donated for the purpose of building a high school and training centre.

CLAP began raising funds towards this endeavor and by 2020 we broke ground.

In Spring of 2021, the High School Board was able to register “Shekinah High School and Training Center” with the Bangladesh Government recognizing it as a recognized educational institution.

The High School board and staff (6 teaching and 5 support staff) - all members the of tribal people - are very excited for this opportunity and registered the first group of students to begin class in Fall of 2021.

As of 2025, we have 4 classrooms including desks and benches, 2 student dormitories including bedding, teachers quarters, kitchen, electrical supply (in process), 2 water wells, 6 toilets, 2 bathing rooms, security fence, and a retaining wall.

Our future hope is to incorporate training in sustainable trades such as carpentry, sewing, agriculture and technology.

Exciting news!! In 2024, the Bangladesh Government officially registered the High School.

In 2026, a new government will be elected. It is hoped that this new administration will honor the previous administration’s agreement to fully fund and build a new student dormitory. Once completed, the remaining buildings will be used as administration offices and classrooms.