By Basil Amatre, Head TeacherAs we enter our third term at Kathy’s Centre, headteacher, Basil Amatre, feeds back on parents’ and teachers’ views on the childrens’ experiences to date.We are so proud of what we have achieved at Kathy’s Kindergarten in such a short time. ...
By Sarah Read, University of Liverpool Medical StudentOur medical elective students visit Mayuge– a chance to meet our kindergarten children and experience the power and struggles of a local health clinic.Apologies for the lack of updates but the week started with an illness that was...
By Patrick Kigongo – Act4Africa Country Manager UgandaPatrick Kigongo Act4Africa General Manager (Uganda), updates us on the recent progress of the HEAL groups.Members of Sekadhikwe women’s group express excitement upon receiving their Hybrid Goat from Act4Africa“Not long ago, the only activity that brought us together...
By Alice Luesley and Alice Edwards-King, University of Birmingham Nursing StudentsHello, we’re Alice and Alice. We’re currently studying nursing at the University of Birmingham. We have come out to Jinja for our nursing elective!We arrived Saturday 27th July in the evening after almost 24 hours...
By Maddy Rock, FundraiserTaking on TrekFest is no mean feat but the challenge is simple – complete your chosen course! For Maddie Rock and her team of GeoTrekkers this meant completing the 27 miles of footpaths and bridleways in the beautiful and inspiring Peak District...
By Jennifer Akullu, Lead Teacher, Kathy’s Kindergarten.In line with government guidelines and COVID-19 lockdown, Kathy's Kindergarten was sadly closed for most of 2020. However, thanks to the support of our donors, our teachers have continued to support the children at home: initially providing them with home learning packs and...
By Zohra Meghji, Act4Africa VolunteerUK Volunteer Zohra Meghji tells us why she chooses to volunteer with Act4Africa in the UK and some of the things she and her family have enjoyed doing.It’s been just over a year since I started volunteering at Act4Africa. Everyday at...
By Prossy, Act4Africa Peer EducatorAs the world celebrates International Day of the Girl Child, I count myself lucky and at the same time privileged, that am part of the Act4Africa Grow A Girl programme, which has given me the opportunity to be in school till...
by Moris Kabunzugwire - Act4Africa Project ManagerMoris Kabunzugwire, Act4Africa Team Manager in Kasese, Western Uganda, brings us his latest report on the HEAL programme currently running for adolescent mothers in the district, thanks to the Global Giving Community Fund.This month I bring you the story...
By Sarah Istephan, Marketing ManagerOfficially opened September 2017, Kathy’s Centre is the beating heart of Act4Africa’s Ugandan operations and is the legacy of our late co-founder and early years teacher Kathy Smedley. To support Kathy’s Centre donate here.Opening CelebrationsClick on photo to see video of...
