Wasswa village, Mukona District, Uganda
The AMURT-sponsored school is located in a
picturesque setting in Wasswa village in the rolling
hills of Mukona District, about 60 miles from Kampala.
The school draws from a population of 30,000 people
living in seven villages within a ten mile radius.
The school was first started in 1988 on twenty acres of
land donated to AMURT. It was a simple project in the
beginning, with twenty village children being taught
under a tree! The first building was constructed in
1991, and now the school has 333 children from Nursery
to Primary 7. Twenty-one children are boarders and eight
children are orphans in our care.
The AMURT school provides a
comprehensive education to
333 village children. |
Gardening is one of the
classes
the children take. Each class has
its own piece of land to care for. |
The school is popular as it achieves a high academic standard.
In 2003 the school stood second in academic performance out of
thirty-eight primary schools in Nagajji County. This was a
surprisingly good result for a rural school. The reason for the
school´s success is discipline (the teachers come to work every
day!) and the extra classes that are taught in the afternoon.
The school follows the government syllabus, teaching Kiswahili,
English, English, Math, Science, Geography and Agriculture. In
addition we offer classes in Story-telling, Art and Physical
Exercise.
We are caring for eight orphans. These were screened for
eligibility by the local council before we received them. Five
live with us, and three are accommodated in the nearby village.
The children receive a
nutritious meal every day |
Service is done with a
smile
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To contribute you can:
2. Send a donation via the AMURT Global
office
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