We are delighted to see the completion of a project to build two new dormitories at a school in eastern Uganda.
We worked with East Africa Children’s Project (EACP) to support the construction of two new dormitories at Faith Junior Christian School in Busia, in the Bukedi region of Uganda. The dormitories house around 50 children who have been orphaned, abandoned or subjected to abuse.
EACP says, “We are very happy to report that both dormitories are now completed and the children are now living in very much improved accommodation. This significantly improves their overall wellbeing and provides a better environment for them to undertake school and develop their education to escape debilitating poverty.”
Improved conditions
Faith School has around 270 pupils and its mission is to provide quality education to deprived children who live in the local area. Previously, the children slept in simple stick and mud dormitories which could be damaged by seasonal rains, and had holes that allowed snakes to enter. The new dormitories, built with bricks and wood, improve the security of children living at the school and the safe, clean sleeping environment reduces the spread of illness and diseases.
Benefits of the new buildings
Faith School’s improved accommodation also supports the children’s learning by boosting their social and organisational skills and aiding good behaviour. The bright, colourful buildings improve the look of the school and make the teachers and pupils proud and inspired to learn there. Overall, the project improves the children’s wellbeing and provides a better environment for them to attend school.
Good grades
EACP has been supporting the school since 2016 and has already delivered several projects there, including new classrooms. The charity was able to work with the local community and child services to provide support and accommodation to around 50 boys and girls attending the school. Although Faith School faces significant challenges and has limited resources, it produces excellent educational outcomes. Children achieve good final grades and a high proportion progress to secondary school compared to the regional average.
You can read more about this project here.
