Sponsorship in Primary and Secondary Schools
For students whose guardians are unable to pay basic school fees, or for those who have been orphaned and are therefore left without financial assistance, Team Buhara seeks to meet their educational needs.
WHAT WE DO:
- We ensure that orphans and other vulnerable students are given the opportunity to fulfill their academic potential.
- We assist these students with uniforms, shoes, exam fees, school materials, school fees, and other basic needs.
- We work in a partnership with the students' families to develop a long-term solution to school costs.
Sponsorship at Vocational Institutions
Many students in Buhara Village have reached secondary school, but have been unable to complete their tenure due to school fees or other concerns. For some of these students, returning to secondary school is the best option; for others, a vocational course is better suited. Team Buhara offers financial assistance for those students whose families are able to contribute a portion of the fees, but who need assistance to fulfill the costs. Individuals who receive assistance from Team Buhara for vocational training are asked to use their skills to give back to Team Buhara in the future.
WHAT WE DO:
- We assist with fees at Canon Apolo Core Primary Teachers’ College.
- We assist with fees at Buhinga Nursing Aid training Program.
- We educate professionals who can achieve financial independence, and in turn work toward the development of their own communities.
Partnership with Buhara Primary School
Providing school fees is not enough in ensuring that Buhara pupils receive an education. Indeed, Buhara Primary School, where many sponsored primary school students study, struggles with many of the difficulties facing local schools: lack of resources, teacher vacancies, and low teacher motivation. We seek, therefore, to form a partnership with Buhara Primary School, working in conjunction with the Head teacher and the staff to improve instruction and staff performance.
WHAT WE DO:
- We facilitate a relationship between Buhara Primary School and Canon Apolo Core Primary Teachers’ College.
- We support staff through workshops on literacy, group work and English as a Second Language.
- We support staff through workshops on creating an efficient effective learning environment.
- We support staff through co-teaching once a week.
- We advocate for Buhara Primary School at official functions and meetings.