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Schools in Butembe-Buikwe receive vital support to tackle education crisis

Over 1,020 primary school children in the communities of Butembe, Kalega, and Buwagajjo are facing a significant classroom infrastructure shortage, with the number of students expected to rise to 1,200 by the end of 2024.

It is because of this that Yalelo has launched an initiative to tackle the pressing educational challenges.

Despite the dedication of parents and teachers, four community-based schools—Hands of Love Junior School, Butembe Faith Academy, Butembe Community Development Centre, and Prophet Obadiah Orthodox Primary School—are in critical need of desks. Of the 298 desks available, only 183 are single-seaters, serving a mere 221 students. This leaves 78.3% of learners without proper seating or writing facilities, a situation that falls far short of Uganda’s Basic Requirements and Minimum Standards for Education Institutions (2009).

In response to this educational crisis, Yalelo has provided essential educational equipment to improve learning conditions for students in these communities. The support aims to create a more comfortable and conducive learning environment, which in turn fosters a greater love for education. It also empowers teachers, allowing them to fulfill their responsibilities more effectively and ensuring every child has the opportunity to thrive in school.