Improving Schools’ Resilience to Disasters in Comoros

Implementing Partner: Build Change

Project name: Improving schools’ resilience to natural disasters and climate adaptation in Comoros

This project aims to enhance the resilience of pre-primary, primary, and secondary school buildings across Comoros, safeguarding them against cyclones, earthquakes, floods, storm surges, and other climate-related hazards.

Through comprehensive data collection, it will establish a baseline assessment of existing school infrastructure and formulate guidelines for reinforcing and upgrading vulnerable institutions nationwide.

A government-led initiative will be launched to prioritize and strengthen key schools, ensuring their adaptability and long-term sustainability in the face of environmental challenges.

Lead Agency: Ministry of the National Education of Comoros

CDRI funding
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Beneficiaries (48.9% girls)
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Impact

1

This project aims to fortify Comoros’ education infrastructure by establishing systems and tools grounded in objective data and international standards, ensuring that over 1,325 schools are better prepared for future disasters.

2

It will strengthen the Ministry of National Education’s institutional capacity by updating construction directives, developing quality assurance and maintenance manuals, and training at least five ministry personnel to effectively implement the Resilient Schools’ Strengthening Initiative.

3

The project will produce design and tendering packages for the upgrade of three schools, while fostering awareness among 300 key stakeholders across government, school management, and the construction sector on climate adaptation and disaster resilience.

Resources

Alpana Saha 2

Director, Partnerships, Governance, and Resource Mobilisation 

Alpana heads institutional partnerships, governance, and resource mobilization at CDRI, advancing cross-sector collaborations that drive resilient infrastructure programming across Member Countries and organizations. With over 25 years of experience spanning international development, global health, and the non-profit sector, she brings deep expertise in fundraising strategy, donor engagement, and delivering strategic change. 

At CDRI, Alpana has been pivotal in forging strategic alliances with governments, international organizations, and philanthropies. She also plays a key role in fortifying institutional systems and board governance mechanisms as the Coalition transitions into an international organization. 

Before joining CDRI, Alpana held senior leadership roles at The George Institute for Global Health, Plan India, WaterAid India, and SOS Children’s Villages, leading institutional fundraising and cultivating strategic partnerships for social impact. 

She holds a Master’s in Finance & Control from Aligarh Muslim University and completed Executive Education at Harvard Business School (CSR India). Her work is driven by a commitment to building enduring, values-based partnerships that accelerate sustainable development outcomes. 

Alpana Saha 

Director, Partnerships, Governance, and Resource Mobilisation 

Alpana heads institutional partnerships, governance, and resource mobilization at CDRI, advancing cross-sector collaborations that drive resilient infrastructure programming across Member Countries and organizations. With over 25 years of experience spanning international development, global health, and the non-profit sector, she brings deep expertise in fundraising strategy, donor engagement, and delivering strategic change. 

At CDRI, Alpana has been pivotal in forging strategic alliances with governments, international organizations, and philanthropies. She also plays a key role in fortifying institutional systems and board governance mechanisms as the Coalition transitions into an international organization. 

Before joining CDRI, Alpana held senior leadership roles at The George Institute for Global Health, Plan India, WaterAid India, and SOS Children’s Villages, leading institutional fundraising and cultivating strategic partnerships for social impact. 

She holds a Master’s in Finance & Control from Aligarh Muslim University and completed Executive Education at Harvard Business School (CSR India). Her work is driven by a commitment to building enduring, values-based partnerships that accelerate sustainable development outcomes.