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In the village of Munsel-Ling in the Spiti region of India, the construction of two new playgrounds for local school pupils was officially launched at the end of July. The project, titled JUGAAD, is implemented by the non-profit organization Himalayan Patron, which coordinates the construction – one in collaboration with builders from Europe, and the other with the local community. Representatives from the Faculty of Civil Engineering at Brno University of Technology are also involved in the project.FCE students are building a playground in India. | Author: Himalayan patron The student team from the Faculty of Civil Engineering knows what a children’s playground is – but they had no idea how difficult it is to build one in a remote village where you can’t simply run to a hardware store for a drill. The local workers, on the other hand, know what can realistically be built with the materials and tools at hand, but have little idea what a playground is or how it should work. The construction and related activities involve a team of five students – Katarína Tannhauserová (Environmental Buildings), Nikol Krásná (Civil Engineering – Building Materials and Technologies), and Hanuš Suchánek, David Fábera, and Ondřej Kreuzman (Civil Engineering). The construction must be completed within 12 days, with each team limited to a maximum budget of CZK 80,000.They have limited budgets and conditions. | Author: Himalayan patron
The playground in Munsel-Ling will provide children not only with space for leisure and sports but also an environment to develop social skills and collective interaction. The project also serves as a model for integrating technical education with humanitarian development work, where BUT students bring their technical know-how while gaining valuable field experience. “A playground is not only a source of joy for children but also a symbol of transformation for the whole community. The Faculty of Civil Engineering at BUT contributes its expertise and the enthusiasm of students to the successful realization of the project,” said Jiří Sázel, project coordinator and a graduate of FCE.
The project is supported by the construction company OHLA ŽS. “OHLA ŽS supports the JUGAAD project as one of the main partners of the Faculty of Civil Engineering at BUT. We believe students learn best when they can apply their knowledge in practice. This project allows students to experience a real construction site in challenging conditions, develop both technical and soft skills, and contribute to a meaningful cause. Such experiences not only shape professionals but also open hearts. Supporting the next generation of builders is part of our long-term strategy. We’re happy to help them realize their dreams and be part of projects that matter,” said Ivana Kolářová, School Cooperation Coordinator at OHLA ŽS, a.s.Students gain valuable experience in the field. | Author: Himalayan patron
The school was founded by monk Tashi in 1996 as a modest initiative for local children. Over time, it has grown into one of the most important schools in the Spiti Valley, with around 1,000 students – from daycare and kindergarten to grade 12 – organized into 15 classes. The school offers both day and boarding education, with a roughly 50/50 split. It employs around 75 staff members, including 35 teachers. Since 1996, the school has continuously provided high-quality education, and its graduates now hold important positions in the region. The school has also received a national award for its long-standing contribution to child care.Construction is underway in the village of Munsel-Ling in India. | Author: Himalayan patron For more information and updated photo galleries, visit the Facebook page of the event. You can support the teams here. Source: Faculty of Civil Engineering