The village of Kani Gougona is situated on the rock plateau 60 km north east of Sangha.
In 2002 the first phase was realized with a three classroom school. The classrooms were intended for education of the 2nd cycle pupils. The basic education in Mali knows two phases; group 1-6 for all children and to prepare for secondary education there are the consecutive groups 7-9. The building is constructed using concrete blocks and subsequently plastered. The buildings have blue painted windows and doors which is characteristic to the schools Joop designs. On the front side a gallery offers shade. In the back wide concrete awnings were created over the windows which both function as sun shades and as lintels.
In 2003 the 2nd phase of the school was completed. This building stand opposed to the first building, which created a beautiful school yard. Houses for the teachers were also realized for this school.
