Uganda: education for children in Giriki
We now have the funds we need to start building the school. Your help has been essential to turning a tragic history into a bright future. And it's not too late to get involved in the story of Giriki.
- Call Emma Scullion on 020 3122 0661 to find out what you can do
- Become a part of the story of Giriki
The people of Giriki have suffered 30 years of terror. Now that their homeland is safe, families are returning every day. But their homes, schools, wells and farms have been destroyed.
Desperate for an education for their children, the parents of Giriki built the structure currently used as a school two years ago. Alfred, the local teacher, manages to teach two classes together in this unwalled shack. Outside, there are another two classes and he splits his time between them.
Children like David need a proper school. All the plans are in place. We're ready to start building in January. But we urgently need your help.
What your money could do:
- £108.33 two water tanks to collect and store rainwater, for cooking and for the children to wash their hands.
- £233.33 all the tables and chairs for eight teachers.
- £333.33 all the training required by members of the community so they can manage the school for years to come.
- £666.66 two solar panels providing sustainable electricity.
- £1,225.62 all the roofing materials for one classroom.
- £2,161.83 all the paint for the entire project.
- £3,390.94 a toilet block.
- £3,646.10 all the structural materials to construct a classroom.
- £5,106.67 all the furniture for the whole school, including desks and chairs for 500 children and eight teachers.
- £9,326.59 cover the complete cost of building and furnishing one classroom
Donate
- Donate online
- Or call 020 3122 0661
The schoolboy
"When we are at school, we don't have any desks."
Read David's story
The teacher
“It is the responsibility of everyone in our community to make sure our children get the education they need – or what will become of us? All my life we have been limited by what is around us. I want all our children to be able to decide what they want for themselves.”
Read Alfred's story
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