Gender Equality Uganda Project #24382

Support Girls and Women with Vocational Skills

by Engozi Za Mukama (God's Love Home)

Project Report | Jul 17, 2024
News Updates

By James mukiibi | Project Leader

Dear Friends,

My apology for long silence . There has been achievements as well as issues but all work for Good to those who trust in Him . I would like to focus this letter on GLS, our School. Term one started on February 5 with very low turn up. This was a big concern and we made a survey about it and most parents reported about the security of their kids following the murdered security guard and our teacher beaten into comma . We learnt that they decided to be patient to the end of the year 2023 before they change their kids’ schools.

Only 161 students reported in the term one with very poor fees payments which is serious. We hope children will report back in the second term as there was no issues again. We have today finished term one and we hope to be off for one month. Of course GLH runs through the year . Both primary school leavers, P7, and secondary four did their exams last year 2023. 15 sat these P7 exams, 7 passed in grade one and 8 in grade two. The secondary four had only two students who all excelled in Division two. Originally we were set to stop at primary seven but then saw the continuous need for support to Vocational studies as well secondary studies . 4 girls Brendah, Fortunate and others have graduated from P7 to hair dressing and tailoring and they can happily do some work amidst challenges of age. ( Fortunate went to a Tailoring Job recently and she was refused because she is still young at 14) so she has opted to come Join our self study secondary classes. (One of the guardians called me suggesting that I send her to Saudi Arabia for house work: the advertised monthly salary is attractive but I didn’t welcome the suggestion from my experience of what happens to ex- students). 3 other girls, Irene , Allen and Fausta made a decision to start their small business and recently they were encouraged with a donation of Au$ 100 each . It was a big miracle as they Increased on their business stock . 3 girls are thinking of what next but of course the Lord will open their ways. God’s time is the best time . Many like Ritah are in the field working, earning monthly ,sustaining their families /dreams. The numbers of those finishing secondary 4 is increasing - This year 2024 . We have 12 GLH secondary candidates and around 7 GLH primary . We are in the process of registering them for UNEB exams. (Praise the Lord their registrations fees has been met by a one-off gift) . We call our program, secondary self study program but in actual sense we have seriously come up to teach them. I love teaching them maths and physics. Several teachers are coming in to volunteer on almost a daily basis due to my contacts in the field of Education . The sad note of the year 2024 start was the loss of my dear mother and also our GLH pastor. There have been several sickness among the girls, 8 girls were admitted on a single day and stayed in the hospital for days. Honestly speaking I was hit hard, it was real wave and a midst all those issues some other issues came in from one of my teacher in college. My faith in the Lord Jesus was a very real support. A big thank you for your comfort and support in this loss of very special people in my life. Praise and massive thanks for … 5 triple beds with some mattresses , a donation from the UK friends …Kitchen building/ renovation ….UNEB students registration fees paid for 18 students under our care …. Good times with our volunteers and visitors… God’s protection to the children …. Term one success so far …. The onboard visitor explained the water situation at GLH to the UK visitors … We have encouraged both the children and their guardians on one to one talk …..

Prayers requests …. Toilet building /renovation work(ongoing) … Registration process to go smoothly ….School fees payments to increase ... … Protection for children and staff .. Water needs at GLH to be settled, some options were discussed and pending approval

Thank you

Blessings,

James

Mobile : 0741883875 My WhatsApp number is +256788963985

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Mar 18, 2024
ANNUAL REPPORT 2023

By JAMES MUKIIBI | Project Leader

Dear Friends,

In all our different faith backgrounds, we know there was a creator and that our existence is not mere chance. Many thanks to our creator who has kept us safe and wishing you

Prosperous new year 2024.

Amidst many challenges including theft leading to death of staffs, death of our lovely mother veronica, Poor school fees payments from the fees paying students, children regular sickness etc. You have helped vulnerable children in our care with feeding, security, education and a roof etc. Your impact has gone across 60 vulnerable in addition to the guardians’ children who live with some of our children.

So many things thrill me

- Food has been provided on monthly support from friends in Australia and UK with additions from our farm output.

- The Joy of our children has been on over the year ,2023.

- Schools to opened up on 05/02/2024. Excellent results from the recently released UNEB Exams for both primary seven and secondary four in grades one and two.

- Older student  completed his Bachelor’s degree in Law and graduation was 29/01/2024 , many thanks for the school fees support to him . He continues with Barcourse to qualify as an Advocate .

- Self-study at GLS has been facilitated; However, the lack of facilities like books etc. has made it     hard for the children

- Our First Aid kit always stocked and minor problems dealt with

- We have grown food at our farm. It acted as our children farming skills

We have had to keep adjusting the GLH working schedule to allow for the theft attack and many other medical issues.

– Motorcycle(hired) has been used in carrying food. The older girls maintained their determination to go on a lower budget, Last Christmas they shared in the GLH goat, Well done them!!

We depend very much on your continued kindness. However, we have set clear targets to become more self-sufficient. There is a financial target for the farm to achieve and another for the school to develop a surplus. Please ask if you wish to see the 2023 Annual audited report

Please continue to pray and to help and …. James MukiibiMobile: 0788963985 Email: james.mukiibi@yahoo.com

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Nov 20, 2023
Project News

By JAMES MUKIIBI | Project Leader

Dear Friends,

We thank God for being faithful to us in all situations of many challenges. I want to focus on a few points. I had an accident moving 2 heavy bags of flour with the bicycle and damaged my knee so an off work. One of the original staff, is acting Headteacher as both of us are out of action. On 18/09/2023 we resumed our third school term. The reporting rate is always low because children struggle to find money for scholastic materials and some small amount of fees; previously we agreed with parents to raise at least 50 % fees on reporting sadly it has not been honoured due to poverty. 125 children have reported so far with more expected. There has been one critical issue of a child (not GLH) breaking our glass. There are rules for replacement for any broken glass but this rule wasn’t honoured by the female parent who instead came for an angry dispute with our headteacher. We decided to expel the child with immediate notice. Both the child and the parent have continued to come to me for apology but the headteacher has said no no-matter how much they could pay (It was high indiscipline from the parent). Our older girls have been supported with AU$ 500. Two older are running small shop selling the Toiletries to the community: they have bought them in bulk so they can continue using monthly as they sell them to community getting some profits as they continue re-stocking. This is just part of what they own in their small soap largely dealing in charcoal, Beans, Maize flour and eggs. This is their source of income for themselves to continue alone. They continue praying for a fridge so they can sell water and sodas, also eggs. Most of our girls have gone outside in Saudi Arabia but they report negatively. Wise to support these girls’ ideas for the glory of God. Allen had started teaching nursery section at GLH but the ministry of Education stopped her that she wasn’t qualified for teaching. All opportunities to help Allen to do nursery course needed money – currently one of our teachers is in Lubaale college /western Uganda. Another girl is nearly finishing nursery course from a nearby college. There are 4 girls wanting to do nursery teacher course should fees be got. I am excited to report to you that 6 children are being sponsored – 3 by one generous sponsor and the three by individual friends. As more continue on self-study reading within the GLH premises. The question remains, are they getting a full dose? You will remember we lack enough science apparatus. Gerald; Last months I talked about him having been sponsored by generous donor to graduate to Bachelor’s degree in Law. However, he still needs to take 9 months course to become an Advocate (I hear it is called Bar Course).

Briefly Gerald came to GLH when he was very young after losing both of his parents, he is now 27. One specific donor has supported his education in law. He needs the Bar Course to be an Advocate. Any support to bring his dream to pass will be appreciated. We are so grateful for so much Learning has started well, food provided, medical bills paid, 6 children sponsored for secondary, Girl’s ideas supported with $ 500 Requests; Funding for Secondary/further education, Gerald wants to study Bar course to qualify as an Advocate, 5 bed bunks, kitchen building, child sponsorship, Quick healing of GLH staff, Girls fridge for their small business. My WhatsApp number is +256770380342

Blessings,

James 0759941493 /0788963985

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