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School for Life in Uganda

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Katuuso Primary and Vocational School in Uganda is the flagship project by School for Life. 
We are proud of our part in providing solar power and a back-up generator.

"Mission: To break the cycle of poverty by building sustainable, productive and profitable communities beginning with quality education."
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Katuuso is a primary school; but it also produces chillies as a cash crop to help fund the school, and as a way of helping local farmers learn better agricultural techniques.
LEFT: Part of the first chilli crop.


Visit their website to see more of this inspiring story: http://schoolforlife.org.au/

Solar Power for Katuuso Primary and Vocational School

As there was no power at the school, we helped provide a solar power plant. Key benefits provided by having power are:

  • Increased education efficiency as computers, phones and printers can now be located at the school.
  • Increased hours of operation of the school due to night time lighting.
  • Improved water quality due to electronic filtration.
  • Improved nutrition for the children due to refrigeration. As most kids have no breakfast at home, the school has a feeding program.
  • Increased security of the school through lighting.

Our club and other Rotary clubs contributed funds towards the project, which was fully funded with the help of a 'matching grant' from the Rotary Foundation.
Full report and photos: report

Our Club's Way of Helping: by Having Fun...

Uganda-foodplateUganda-sweep2We held an 'International Night BBQ' at a member's home. Members each brought a plate of food to share - but we charged an admission fee.

Being Melbourne Cup Eve, it was an ideal opportunity to raise more funds as members were 'encouraged to invest' in a sweep.

 

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A competition for would-be golfers was held, with prizes for those who could hit a plastic golf ball into a ring floating in the pool.

We were fortunate that one of the School for Life founders, Annabelle Chauncy (right) was able to attend to receive the money raised.

A Win-Win as we Make a Difference!!

See School Photos on Flickr

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