Education

Every child is supposed to attend school but like most developing countries many do not have the resources for a uniform and supplies.

Urukundo is involved in providing education on so many levels. They opened Cyakabiri preschool for 40 kids and plan on building another classroom for 45 more kids from the community. A great early start is so important.

They also provide educational sponsorships to 329 children from the community.

Urukundo has children in these levels: 13 preschool, 13 in primary level and 18 in secondary school.

Primary school is half day as there are not enough teachers or classroom space to allow full days. There are 60 students per teacher. Kids graduate to secondary based on academics not age as many kids might not have started school at an early age.

Secondary school is for those that can afford school as they are boarding schools. They attend 3 levels then take a comprehensive national exam to move further. If they fail this exam they need to repeat until they pass but in most cases they would drop out. If they pass they continue for 3 more levels where they concentrate on a profession they would like to go into.

Photos are of the older kids,the preschool and parents attending the final day, crafts I planned for the kids now that school is out and showing a baby animal calendar to the nursery kids with Oliver as assistant.

So many moments with these children that are very precious. I will miss them all!