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Description
This is a Primary school that comprises of Vocational and Junior education. it gives education to the remote community through provision of skills that can enable even the disadvantaged pupils be something in life. We have Pupils that have had challenges in acquiring education due to poverty, being orphans, disabilities, mental illness etc. We go beyond Curricular activities and embed our programs with skills life Music Dance and Drama, Sports and Bakery Skills which we believe can really help someone in future if at all education has not been achieved. Its found in the Eastern Part of Uganda where most girls become mothers at the age of Nine due to strong cultural believes. we give priority to the most disadvantaged pupils in the community to make sure they attain a skill at a given time. Its an educational centered registered with the government of Uganda and the ministry of Education that works with health department for the wellbeing of the children in the society.
Being found in a mountainous part of Uganda with the most exciting cultural beliefs of "Imbalu" (Circumcision) dance that makes people gather and celebrate cultures, many girls and boys end up mothers and fathers at that early stage. The reason of starting the school was to eradicate illiteracy and equip the young generation with the necessary skills possible. We collaborate with Medical Centers to make sure the life of these children is always catered for and their health being considered.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Art Projects
Language practice
Elderly Companionship
Teaching
Gardening
Babysitting and creative play
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We have fast cultures, i do believe the travelers will learn a lot from the way we do things in Uganda and shall learn about new cultures and becoming part of the new life learnt. We shall provide accommodation and meals, Being a tourist center, we shall make sure our travelers visit most of the memorable places like Sipi Falls, Mountain Elgon, Mbale Meseum, Kakungulu museum because they are near and it will be a great experience.
Projects involving children
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Help
Anything that can do a difference in the lives of the young children, be it in education, health, skills and vocational skills is welcome. Our aim is making a small difference in someone's life(Children) in a great way.
I. Children Sponsorship.
This involves Clever but disadvantaged children from poor backgrounds that cannot afford to Pay half or fully their fees. Help imparting skills to all children to help them in their future.
ii.Vocational Training: Some of the children after Primary school or Nursery level in Uganda, don't continue to higher institutions because of Fees and the level of understanding, some are slow learner that can only be successful in life through vocational skills.
iii. Talent Development: We have a program of Music Dance and Drama, and other sports, so we intend to develop Children's talents. Any Volunteer who falls in that category is welcome.
iv) Medical Care: We also have a medical wing, anyone who feels can take part of the medical health of the children and Vulnerable people is also welcome.
v) Climate Change: Any Volunteer in Climate Change is purely welcome to advance our knowledge in perseverance of the environment is welcome.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
We are interested in teaching the children French, Spanish, Chines, Dutch, German, and Russian languages. So all volunteers who can teach languages are welcome.
Accommodation
Self Conatained Rooms with power and ready supply of water and good security.
What else ...
Helpers will be able to Visit different Cultural sites, Meseums, hilly places like bududa, Mt. Elgon, Sipi Falls and interact with many elderly, children and have leisure time.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have unlimited internet at School that can enable one do his or her work effectively.
Space for parking camper vans
We have a good compound and enough inside compound where cars and vehicles can be parked around 8 of them with good security.
Can possibly accept pets
Dogs are ouk
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
