Education Uganda Project #13966

Christian Upliftment School in Kampala, Uganda

by Project Esperanza

Christian Upliftment School in Kampala, Uganda

Project Report | Oct 7, 2013
Still Going Strong!

By Caitlin McHale | Sponsor Coordinator

I am sorry that it has been so long since you have received an update on the Christian Upliftment School in Kampala, Uganda. We recently were able to send Hellen $568.75 from funds accumulated throughout the summer. We have another $112.88 to be sent. This is still a long way off from the over $1,000 US a month the school needs to function properly, but it is a great start, and they are still going, despite what they lack!

School & Personal Update from Hellen

I have not updated because I have been waiting on an update from Hellen. It turns out that she has been in the hospital again, still suffering effects from the car accident she was in months back. She said that she also had a case of malaria. She believes she will be out and back home on Monday and can send me a breakdown of expenses and pictures at that time. I know that the funds sent are so much less than the school needs, but it sure is great that we are still able to help out in some way.

I recently spoke with Hellen on the phone as it was difficult for her to write much via e-mail. I asked her if the school is still functioning fine without her presence and she said yes, of course. There are seven teachers working, basically voluntarily, teaching 260 students! They ask for a small fee from parents but many cannot pay and others pay inconsistently, so this is all the teachers have to live off of. I asked if teacher pay is the school´s biggest need. She said no, and reminded me of the inspections going on this year that will determine whether or not the school is allowed to continue functioning in the building they are in. Their most urgent need is to make some building repairs. Then another big pressing need is consistent payment for teachers, as well as school meals, and materials to work with.

I also spoke to Hellen a little to learn more about her personally. You probably know that Hellen's husband who founded the school passed away in 2006, but you may or may not know that she has 3 children, all in their teenage years, who she is also putting through school. Two boys and a girl. If you are waiting for a picture of your sponsored student, we hope this will move along a little quicker when Hellen is out of the hospital, although I am not sure how much access she currently has to a camera either, although she mentioned having some pictures to send. But bear with us!

New Giving Opportunity - Global Giving Matching Day!

More than half of the funds we have raised recently has been through Global Giving. Global Giving has a matching day coming up for projects in Africa on Wednesday, October 9th. Start time: 7:00 am Nairobi, 5:00 am London. Let's see, this means that it's 12am EST, correct? There are $25,000 in matching funds and they tend to go fast, so try to get your donation in early. Donations are matched at 30% and there are two $1,000 prizes - one for the project that raises the most funds this day and one for the project that brings in the most unique donors this day. So spread the word and give CUSchool a chance at winning one of these extra prizes!

http://www.globalgiving.org/projects/christian-upliftment-school-in-kampala-uganda/

Social Media for CUSchool

Does anyone want to create a Facebook page for CUSchool to post updates and pictures and maybe gain more support and interest? I think it would be a great idea!

Let's stick together and continue to grow on what we have going to allow this school, and everyone involved in it, to thrive!

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