Jestine Lackner

During a visit to the school, David spent time interviewing students about their dreams, education, and how the school lunch program has impacted their lives. Their responses were honest, hopeful, and a reminder of why this work matters. Jacqueline Lehem — Age 14, Class 6, Gada Copé Jacqueline hopes to become a police officer so she can protect people and help stop those who break the law. When asked about the school lunch program, Jacqueline explained how important it is to her daily life....

We are incredibly grateful to recently be featured by NBC Montana to share more about the mission of Sustainable Classrooms and the work our team is doing in Togo, West Africa. The interview highlights both the challenges and progress behind our efforts to expand access to education while exploring sustainable building solutions through recycled plastic bricks. Thank you to everyone who continues to support this journey, from our donors and board members to our team on the ground in Togo....

Balancing two part-time jobs while building Sustainable Classrooms hasn’t been easy, but moments like surpassing our Idaho Gives goal remind me why this work matters. From early morning calls with our team in Togo to late nights after work, this journey continues to teach me about purpose, resilience, and community. Sometimes life looks different than we imagined — but that doesn’t mean we’re off course.