Christmas is a joyful time of year for communities across the world and it’s no different in rural Uganda. Over 80% of the population is Christian, so Christmas - Sekukkulu in Uganda - is special for many families. The students at School for Life have started their Christmas break and are eagerly counting down to Christmas Day. And just like in Australia, it will be filled with family, food and fun. But there are, of course, cultural differences. So, what does Christmas look like in Uganda?

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Our Project Coordinator, Kessia Lum, shares the inspiring stories of the graduates from our Adult Literacy Program in rural Uganda.

Last week, I sat and spoke to Winnie for thirty minutes. She told me all about her life, in English. One year ago, Winnie could not speak a word of English. 

Last Thursday our Katuuso and Mbazzi schools came together to celebrate end of term with a lively Sports Day at Katuuso! The images below tell the story of the day's activities and the joy the kids, parents, teachers and staff all felt throughout the day. Enjoy!

Want to join us in Tanzania and Uganda? This is the trip for you! We’re climbing Africa’s highest mountain to raise funds for our teachers. And we need your help. 

Our School For Life Team at the new Mbazzi Riverside campus recently welcomed their fourth teacher, Edith. With her warm personality, big smile and wealth of experience, Edith is fitting in very well!

As I sit in the library in Katuuso Primary School, unpacking boxes of donations that get sent from all over the world, I can't help but be annoyed when I come across completely irrelevant books such as 'How to Use a Microwave' or a summary of Australia's Top 10 Cricket Players from 1985. I am further incensed when I think about the discrepancy between these donations and the real needs of schools in Uganda.