Donor: BP Exploration (Caspian Sea) Ltd. 
Location: Jabrayil secondary school #4 of Sumgait, Gaygi (Lachin region Jijimli rural secondary school) and Sema (47th district of Sumgait city)
Duration: November 2002 - May 2003
Outcomes & Achievements:

  • One additional schoolroom constructed, furnished, and equipped in each of the two communities;

  • Schoolchildren’s attendance was increased by 5-7%, education equipment improved for 20-25 schoolchildren;

  • Parents’ initiative increased, parents’ interest towards school and better education of their children, as well as the parents’ role in the solution of school’s problems increased;

  • 8 round tables were conducted on community development. Topics such as project budgeting, community contribution, community members’ direct participation in the project were discussed;

  • 9 entrepreneurs gained an opportunity to extend their businesses. Their monthly income increased by 10% (50.000-80.000 AzM);

  • Awareness of 1000 members of one community about BP/Azerbaijan’s activity was raised.