Africa is changing rapidly but will only be for the better for individuals and families, women and children, where the next generation is afforded a good education. HOPE believes without that, the ongoing national suppression from crime, conflicts, disease, poverty, and corruption will continue.
Quality education of the next generation of African children ranks number 1 for our goals to improve the quality of life in these nations. This generation must include the poverty-stricken, orphan, and needy child and girl child indiscriminately.
From our incorporation in 2003, AHI has supported the construction and operation of over 11 Nursery Schools, 10 Primary Schools, and 2 Secondary Schools. Some of these schools are now fully completed, and AHI is the sole supporter for 14 HOPE Schools still being developed. There are over 4,000 children attending all the HOPE Schools, 18 of which are in Uganda, and 3 are in DR Congo.
Most children are unable to pay any fees whatsoever, and a small, but increasing number, is paying full or part fees. This is because AHI reaches the poorest of the poor in African villages, townships, and refugee camps.
Some of the schools have a small clinic facility with a nurse available. Others access the services of a medical officer or doctor nearby who treats all cases from the children and staff.
The average school population is higher the younger the class ages. Most primary schools have commenced to P7 level, and more and more students are graduating from primary school. There are approximately 100 children attending secondary schools in their local district or are boarding to target better schools for more advanced students. Students from S1 to S4 are migrating to our HOPE Secondary school in Kabuga, Uganda as boarding students, to that donations and sponsorships are being expended into our own project.
We have 2 secondary schools currently in operation. One in Bunia, DR Congo with partner Hope and Care for Little Souls, which has been operating to a very high standard for several years. One is in Kabuga, Western Uganda in the earlier stages of its operations.
Provide education facilities that cater for an uninterrupted education flow from Nursery to S6 Senior School education for all children commencing schooling at HOPE Schools.
Provide Vocational Training and/or business start up opportunities for children not suited to the school education process beyond either P7 or S4, depending on their academic ability.
Ultimately provide University level Education for children progressing beyond S6 who are pursuing degree levels.
Note: The financial status of most HOPE School students is such that they will never go to secondary school or university or be able to start a business without ongoing education/sponsorship support. This is due to their poverty levels and the costs for such education in Uganda. DR Congo is more affordable for the children.
Build facilities for educating students graduating from S6 to study at degree
level. Provide for quality education at university level reachable by all potential candidates from the HOPE Schools.
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