In December, 5 children from our football program were selected for sponsorship. We built a strategy to deploy funds and held our annual meeting with parents to discuss the progress of their children’s schooling and the sponsorship criteria. An MOU was signed with BACOP to facilitate education scholarships.
In January, we deployed funds for classrooms, and contracts were established between BACOP and the parents of the children. Scholarships were awarded to primary school children, with special cases for secondary school students. We announced an increase in the scholarship cost due to inflation and promoted gender equality by ensuring both boys and girls were sponsored. Late in the month, we selected 5 kids, created their passport photos and stories, measured uniforms, and paid for uniforms, books, and meals. The list of sponsored kids was increased to 17, with plans to support a disabled child, Pius, continuing his education.
In February, we finalized the deployment of funds, totaling $7,487.70 AUD. A workshop focusing on Football for Quality Education, Gender Equality, Social Inclusion, and community development was conducted. By mid-month, $5,136.09 USD was received, and sponsored kids began their schooling sessions covering various education and health topics.
By May, funds amounting to $7,551.82 USD were deployed. The sponsored children participated in and won the U10, U13, and U15 regional championships, showcasing their talents and hard work.
In December, we implemented an attendance register at school and focused on children receiving moral support from their parents, emphasizing the importance of education.
The new year began with crucial meetings discussing the selection of children joining secondary school within our program. Towards the end of the month, we organized a Water Park activity day for the sponsored children to enjoy.
In March, we followed up on the primary school children’s performance, monitoring their attendance, classwork, and meals. Two children, Nanyonjo Hirat and Batti Alex, were registered for final primary exams based on their performance. Visits were made to collect videos documenting the school experiences of three other children.
In April, we suggested a 7-day holiday training camp to teach girls how to make reusable sanitary pads, which would include writing thank-you letters to the School of Hope. By the end of the month, the first term was ending, and we prepared a school holiday program to include essential activities like making reusable sanitary pads and first aid training.
Funds amounting to $7,551.82 USD were received in May, supporting our ongoing educational programs and activities.
Throughout December, James volunteered at a community clinic, conducted football training sessions to improve kids’ physical and mental health, and built a sustainable energy-saving stove for the community.
In February, a workshop on Football for Quality Education, Gender Equality, Social Inclusion, and community development was conducted, emphasizing the importance of these values. Later in the month, we received $5,136.09 USD. Sponsored kids began attending school and participated in sessions on education values, sports values for girls, general life skills, HIV/AIDS, and menstruation hygiene tips for girls aged 12 and above.
In April, the planned holiday program aimed to include first aid training if resources allowed, ensuring comprehensive health education for the children.
December saw the annual meeting with parents alongside signing an MOU with BACOP for education scholarships, strengthening our community relationships.
In January, a new sustainable stove was built, which marked a step forward in our community development initiatives. Additionally, $2,795 USD was received for the water pack planning, beginning the selection process for 5 kids and holding meetings with beneficiaries.
February was active with comprehensive plans to cover SDGs on health, education values, and social inclusion. We clarified the school terms for 2024, creating a clear roadmap for the year ahead.
Towards the end of February, three girls—Rashida Nanyonda, Sandra Namukosi, and Nassazi Gratitude—awaited passport photos and short stories, with all reports included for completeness.
In April, we prepared for the end of the first school term and organized the holiday program, focusing on making reusable sanitary pads and first aid training. We also worked on updating the BACOP website and requested the School of Hope logo to add as our partner.
Age: 10
Year at School: P5
Hi, I am Bosco 10 years, in Primary five. I live with my mother in the Mehta camp and is working in the sugar plantation as a gardener. Originally from South Sudan due to the war going on there. I am very happy to get Education sponsorship from School of Hope, and in the future I would like to become a pilot. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to study and play football.
Age: 8
Year at School: N/A
Hello everyone, this is Stella, 8 years of age. I am very happy to receive Education sponsorship from the School of Hope. My mother never wanted me to play, wanted me to stay at home to cook, collect firewood for cooking and fetching water, yet I liked to play too. I thank Charity Director who came to my home and asked my Dad and Mom to allow me to have time to play and going to school. I am very happy that that organization is going to pay my school fees, meals, uniform, shoes, books and football boots. I would like to go to school to become a nurse and built a hospital to treat all children from Malaria and buying Mosquitoes’ nets for children living in Mehta camp.
Age: 12
Year at School: P7
My name is Alex, 12 years old in Primary Six (P.7). I like going to school and to play football a lot. My dream is to become a professional footballer and I buy a big TV screen for other people living in Mehta community to watch me while playing. My parents are both working in a sugar plantation as gardeners, originally from the DRC Congo because of the war. I am very pleased for the opportunity of sponsorship I got from the School of Hope. Now I can go to school without missing any lesson and having launch at school.
Age: 9
Year at School: P1
My name is Joel, 9 years old. I am very pleased to get Education sponsorship because I missed school last year when my Mother was unable to pay school fees for me. I like going to school and I would like in future to become a teacher to teach children and encourage young children to go to school.
Age: 13
Year at School: P7
My name is Hirat 13 years old I live with my Parents I am supposed to complete my primary seven this year but last year I missed second term and Third term at school because my parent were un able to pay my school fees, I do Hawkling milk on the streets of Lugazi to rise my school fees and meals at school. Sometimes I make big loss because milk gets sour due to high temperatures. I like to go to school, food and playing but I do not have time to play because most of the time I am selling milk in Lugazi town. Every day I pray to my God to give me school fees, money for lunch at school and my Mum to buy a fridge to keep milk in for a longer hours.
Age: 8
Year at School: P3
My is Treva 8 years old I live with my Dad and Mum at waggala community, Iam very excited to start school after getting sponsor and I haven’t yet thought what I want to became in future, I just want to go to school like other children.
Age: 12
Year at School: N/A
My name is Echoni, I am 12 years old I live my mother and step Dad, my mother comes from DR Congo sometimes she struggles to pay for my school fees and sometimes I miss school, my dream is became a teacher
Age: 14
Year at School: S1
My name is Kuteesa 14 years old I stopped going to school in May 2023 when I was in Senior one (S.1) because I was send off from the school because my parents had accumulated school fee debate, I had lost hope of going back to school and every day I could pray to God to help to get back to school because I never wanted getting married at early age. I like going to school and became a lecturer at the university. I am very happy that I got the opportunity of going back to school with the support from BACOP and School of Hope.
Age: 13
Year at School: S1
Hello! I am Pius 13 years old, I was born with foot club I used to like playing football like other children when I was 8 year I got the opportunity to operate now I am able to play football and I like goal keeping. I completed my primary leaving exams and I passed it to join secondary school however I never thought that I will be able to join secondary school but I was happy to hear that BACOP and School of Hop will sponsor my education to join secondary school.
Age: 13
Year at School: S1
My name is Blessing Nansikombi 13 years completed primary leaving exams 2023 but I was worried that I could never go back to school because my parents were unable to pay for my school fees because during my primary I was on and off school due to lack of school fees. I am excited that School of Hope paid for my education to continue my secondary education and I would like to become a lawyer in future.
Age: 12
Year at School: P6
My name is Kayira 12 years old, am in primary six, I live with my Mum and my Dad died a boda boda accident 2017, my dream is to a professional footballer to help arsenal to win a champions league.
Age: 8
Year at School: P2
My name is Amoni 8 years old am in primary Two coming from Mahte camp , I like playing football and going for water pack to do bicycle riding and bouncing castle. I live with my mother and I am very happy to I got the sponsorship to go to school.
Age: 9
Year at School: P4
My name is Bakiti 09 years of age am in primary four. I live with my parents at Mehta camp I live playing a lot with my friends, my mother has roots from DR.Congo. My dream is to become a doctor in future after my studies.
Age: 11
Year at School: P5
My name is Wilson 11 year of age I am in primary five from Mehta community living with my mother and my dad who is working as a security guard at Mehta sugar plantation, I am very pleased to get a sponsorship from School of Hope and BACOP.
Age: 11
Year at School: P5
Age: 12
Year at School: P6
