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Serving about 175 students from impoverished backgrounds, the school is located in a remote countryside village with no electricity.<\/p>\n<p>Improvements included pouring a concrete foundation on what had been a dirt floor; renovating the exterior of all three buildings including the addition of doors (see the before\/after photos); partitioning large rooms into smaller, individual classrooms; and purchasing and placing classroom furniture to improve the learning environment and experience for students during the school day.<\/p>\n<p>This project was made possible through our <a href=\"https:\/\/dehradunjunction.com\/ngo\/what-we-do\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Bridging Gaps<\/a> initiative, which serves to bridge the gaps between need and available resources. 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