The School project

Your children 2017 School Year is Underway

The 2017 school year is underway in Uganda and your students have settled in nicely even those that had dropped out of school are back now in school.  The first day of school officially kicked off on February 6^th.  This year, students from nursery school through advanced level are enrolled, thanks to your support.

•   18 students are attending Real hope Primary School

•  5 students are attending good Samaritan Primary School 

• 4 students are attending Katikamu Secondary School
• 5 students are attending high school

• 22 students are attending different secondary schools, vocational schools, and other will be joining universities 

The nursery students were really excited to receive their brand new school uniforms and shoes.  This was a special day for them because it marked the beginning of their academic journey.  It was also a big day for students starting their first year of secondary school Sanyu who had dropped out after having a child is among the those who have been encouraged to go back to school after two years.  They received supplies for their dormitories which included items like toiletries, jerry cans, sheets, pillows and mattresses.  These supplies seem like everyday necessities, but for many of the students the night of February 6^th was the first time they ever slept on a mattress.

Your students are looking forward to a great year.  Thank you for making it possible for them!

Girls received their hygiene products

Students are in their last term of the school year and are ready to end the year strong!  Thanks to you, the girls don’t have to miss any school days because of their periods, and will be able to keep up their grades just like the boys.  Sometimes it can be difficult for girls to keep up in school after they begin their menstruation cycle.  It’s common for girls to remain at home during their periods and can miss 3-6 days of school every month because they don’t have the proper sanitary napkins.  Missing that amount of school every month can negatively affect their grades, despite their best efforts to keep up.  If their grades suffer they might be forced to drop out so they can be home to help their family with the daily chores.

Every girl at Mama Africa the voice Uganda Project is provided with sanitary napkins and are able to stay in school all month long!  The girls are also developing a firm confidence that they did not have before they were provided with sanitary napkins.  They no longer have to use unsanitary or uncomfortable methods for caring for their periods like leaves or old clothing.  They can stay in school, concentrate on their academics, and succeed. 

Thank YOU for giving YOUR GIRLS the proper feminine products they need to stay in school month after month!

Links:

• official time