LOOKING AHEAD

Scholarship Program

In 1997 the Uganda government implemented universal primary education (no school fees, although parents still pay for scholastic material and uniforms), since this time enrolment in primary school has increased to 97%, however only 50% of the students that enter into primary 1 complete grade 7. In addition only 18% of girls and 20% of boys enter secondary school and less than 2% attend post secondary education. The Ssubi Foundation plans to develop two scholarships for students from Northern Uganda, to support a student's secondary school education as well as a student's post secondary education. Both student will have proven academic proficiency and demonstrated financial need. The Foundation will develop a team including representatives from Ministry of Education, The Ssubi Foundation and public school administrators and teachers to select candidates.

Palenga Primary School, Gulu, Uganda

Palenga Primary School is located at an internally displaced people's camp, a few years ago the area used to support three displaced schools during the civil war, although many people have returned to their traditional land, the school still supports over 1,000 students. Many of the existing structures on site have been condemned or require renovations to increase their use and functionality. The schools primary needs include:

• renovations of existing structures into teacher quarters,
• new latrine and shower stalls for teacher accommodations,
• renovate existing structure into school library and
• furnishing of both library and teacher quarters.

Lily Kindergarten and Primary School, Kampala, Uganda

In 2008 Ssubi build a five classroom school with a headmistress's office, staff room and toilets. In 2009, the Foundation providing the school with a source of clean water, improved drainage infrastructure and furnished the headmistress office, staff room and classrooms.

The Ssubi Foundation will continue to support the school through the provision of scholastic materials, including the full set of Uganda National Curriculum text books and teaching guides. The school recently added Primary 5-7 to their curriculum and do not currently have the full selection of books or a library for staff and students.

Lela Obaro Primary School, Gulu, Uganda

In 2010, The Ssubi Foundation will support Lela Obaro Primary School with the development of a school farm to ensure food for the teaching and administration staff. We will also explore the possibility of establishing a food program for students.