By Fr Ted Osuala cmf | Project Director
In our previous update, the JPIIJPC Solar for Peace Project had just completed the Yangani Secondary School Computer Lab and was beginning work on the Kado Primary School Lab. We are now pleased to report the successful completion of both the Kado and Koro Primary School Computer Labs, located within the Bidibidi Refugee Settlement.
At Kado Primary School, JPIIJPC constructed a 7x6.6m computer lab powered by a 7.5KW solar energy system. The lab has been furnished with custom desks, 23 chairs, 20 computers, and an air conditioner. It is fully operational and equipped with internet, and is currently awaiting formal commissioning. At Koro Primary School, an existing teacher’s room was transformed into a computer lab with fitted desks, 23 chairs, 20 computers, and air conditioning. This lab is also fully functional and connected to the internet, pending official commissioning.
To ensure the sustainability of these interventions, JPIIJPC organized a comprehensive training program for 24 teachers from Twajiji Hope Primary School, Yangani Secondary School, Kado, and Koro. The training aimed to equip them with the skills needed to integrate digital tools into their teaching and to mentor students in responsible and effective computer use. Additionally, 46 student leaders from Koro received training on children's rights and responsibilities, delivered by Fr. Robert Ayiko, our focal person within the settlement.
JPIIJPC also conducted a preliminary monitoring and evaluation exercise at Yangani Secondary School, one of the first beneficiaries of the project. The findings highlight the project’s transformative role in improving digital literacy, educational performance, and community cohesion. Since the launch of the Solar for Peace Project, student enrolment at Yangani has surged from 628 to 1,012, underscoring both the program’s appeal and the growing need for additional resources. While we encountered a setback due to the delivery of substandard equipment by a vendor at two labs, we have initiated corrective measures and are closely monitoring the situation. With continued support and strategic implementation, the project has strong potential to serve as a scalable model for digital education in refugee-hosting regions.
Looking ahead, JPIIJPC believes that fostering computer literacy and providing solar-powered lighting for evening study sessions will significantly enhance student learning outcomes and equip them with essential skills for future employment. These efforts are key to promoting educational equity and social development in vulnerable communities.
We deeply appreciate GlobalGiving for providing us with a platform to share our mission. Despite limited visibility on social media, we are grateful to have received generous support through the GlobalGiving portal. We also extend heartfelt thanks to the Catholic Bishop of Arua for his unwavering encouragement and involvement in all aspects of our peacebuilding efforts in Bidibidi and Imvepi. Our sincere gratitude goes to our valued partners—UNHCR, OPM, and Windle International, the lead partner in education—for their collaboration and commitment.
As we enter 2025, our focus now turns to launching a new digital literacy initiative at another school within the settlement.
Wishing you all the blessings of the Easter Season!
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