Bell Equipment, a South African manufacturer of mining, construction and agricultural equipment, has sponsored the refurbishment of a science laboratory at the Forte Secondary School in Dobsonville, Soweto, under the auspices of the South African Medical and Education Foundation (SAME Foundation)
The facility has now been officially taken into use – following an eight-week refurbishment period – and was marked by a special unveiling ceremony. It marks a happy milestone for Bell Equipment, which committed to getting involved in the project when it was approached by the SAME Foundation, a non-profit organisation which raises funds and manages socio-economic development allocations to improve the health and education environment in South Africa, in 2023. The Foundation has a track-record of completing more than 150 high-impact projects in the last 20 years, investing and positively influencing millions of South Africans.
Tyrone Pols, spokesperson for the SAME Foundation, commented, “We as a foundation were heartened when Bell Equipment showed its eagerness to become involved in this very worthwhile project at the Forte Secondary School. The science laboratory at this school was in a dilapidated state and with Bell Equipment’s generous funding, we could oversee the replacement of the floor, ceiling, windows, doors and security gate as well as several coats of durable paint.
“We could then order new laboratory benches, stools and cupboards before new laboratory equipment applicable to the curriculum was acquired. Advanced technology has been added with a touch-screen white board and digital projector.”
Bruce Ndlela, Bell Equipment’s director: business and public sector development, added, “We as Bell Equipment employ around 4,000 people world-wide and, as we’ve assisted in the refurbishment and equipping of many similar laboratories and centres of learning in South Africa, it shows that we believe in our youth and the potential that they show.”
Bell Equipment supports science laboratory refurbishment in South Africa
The Forte Secondary School fulfils an important role of educating 2,400 learners. (Image source: Bell Equipment)
