The development of the area of Bursalah
Although the initial and main focus of the project has been on meeting the educational needs of the area, it has always been the intention to develop the civic and other facilities available to the people living in and around Bursalah.
The need for such development has become ever greater as the educational facilities have drawn families to the area and the population has grown to over 10,000 when the figure at the initiation of the project was nearer 2,000.
Among different aspects of the development side of the project have been:
- drilling to bore holes to provide water – as a result, Bursaalax was a centre for relief during the recent drought.
- the purchase of generators and the provision of electricity to the residents of the area.
- the provision of medical facilities and an ambulance for the area.
- the improvement of the areas transport links.
- ongoing discussions with residents on matters such as civic responsibility, health etc.
