Uganda

Basic library computer centre

Local Entity :
Kyoga Foundation
Harambee contribution: 26,325.00 €

Description of the project :
The general objective is to create a suitable work environment for senior-year high school and university students. The project aims at improving computer proficiency for students from the city of Kampala. It also involves assistance in the multidisciplinary development of youth between the ages of 19 and 23. Specific objectives involve the installation and equipping of a study room, located at the Bugala Study Centre, a CD Library, and the provision of 10 terminals for the computer room in order to offer short courses on using Internet for research. Ultimately, it implies the formation of young students in moral responsibility and the integral development of the person in a adequate study environment. Various activities have been forseen for the computer hall and consist in using the Internet as well as learning basic computer programs. It is expected that 240 students a year and more than 1000 will use the facilities. There will also be a programme on “Strengthen the Personality", which about 240 young people participate in annually.

Education for young people - Pere Achte Senior Secondary School

Local Entity :
Fort Portal Diocese

Synthetic data of the project :
Harambee contribution : € 30,015.79
Contribution from local organization (Fort Portal Diocese) : € 3,335.09
Project Duration : 2003-2004

At the end of the period planned for the project, classrooms had been increased, a library and staffroom had been built, and the school infrastructure restored.

Description of the project :
The project was the completion of a secondary school, as a major reference-point for the area in which it is situated. The first stage consisted of improving the existing classrooms with plastering, flooring, and the installation of doors and windows, benches, chairs and a teacher’s desk. The school was equipped with a library so that the students can now use books to study with as well as the notes they take in class. Further, the project provided a staff-room and new teaching equipment.