CPL Foundation Inc. has extended much-needed support to the Buk bilong Pikinini Tatana Library Learning Center (LLC) following a mudslide that caused significant damage to the school’s surrounding stone wall in late May. The Tatana LLC, a community-based early learning center supported by Buk bilong Pikinini (BbP), is situated on land formerly used as the Tatana United Church pastor’s residence. In 2014, following the relocation of the pastor’s home, the land was made available for the construction of the school. The stone wall, originally built by the church to secure the property, had stood for 27 years before sustaining extensive damage during the recent mudslide. The slide compromised the safety and structural integrity of the school grounds. In response, CPL Foundation acted promptly working with the CPL Group’s Repairs & Maintenance (R&M) team to assess the damage and engage a local contractor to carry out urgent repair work and reinforce the wall. CPL Foundation Inc. has been a committed partner of Buk bilong Pikinini, supporting Tatana LLC for over a decade. As a Diamond Sponsor, CPL Foundation provides funding for the school’s operational costs, including educator salaries, special events, educational resources, and utilities. The total cost of the restoration and reinforcement project was K44,000, fully funded by CPL Foundation Inc. “Our priority was to ensure the safety of the students and the continued operation of the school. We’re proud to have been able to respond swiftly and support the BbP Tatana LLC students and teachers through this recovery,” said Ms. Deborah Alois, Manager of CPL Foundation Inc. Mr. Maru Koraihi, Chairman of the Tatana United Church, expressed his gratitude: “On behalf of the church, the school, and the entire Tatana community, we sincerely thank the CPL Foundation for their swift response and continued support. The restoration of the wall ensures our children continue learning in a safe environment.” Ms. Leanne Resson, Executive Officer of Buk bilong Pikinini, also extended her thanks: “We are extremely grateful to CPL Foundation for stepping in during this time of need. I would also like to acknowledge Sir Mahesh Patel, the Foundation’s Chairman, for consistently supporting BbP Tatana LLC beyond the terms of our sponsorship agreement. His generosity and willingness to do more means so much to the children and the community.”