Our goal:

$25,000.00

CURRENT DONATIONS:
$21,000.00

*All money went DIRECTLY to building the school and shipping instruments/tools/computers.

 

PURPOSE OF THE PROJECT
PHOTOS AND HISTORY OF THE PROJECT


1. To establish a Music Department in Kalagala, Uganda
Music is an integral part of Uganda's culture. Parades and bands are present at every event and the students of Kalagala want instruments to play. The idea is to provide students with donated instruments and instruments bought locally in Africa from funds we raise. This will enrich both the school and the community in that everyone is welcome to learn and use the instruments collected for the school.

• Create a music department for the Kalagala High School
• Raise Funds to construct the music building and instrument storage area
• Collect musical instruments for the students and community
• Raise funds to purchase instruments locally
• Establish lesson plans for music courses in the high school curriculum
• Raise funds to provide a tool to record music created at the school.

2. To establish a free Motorbike Repair Course in Kalagala, Uganda
The motorbike repair course will be for the students and members of the community to learn a practical skill from which they will benefit. Motorbikes are the main mode of transportation in Uganda yet they are very costly to repair. This way the students and members of the community will be able to repair their own motorbikes.

• To create a free motorbike repair course for the students and community of Kalagala
• Raise funds to construct a motorbike supply storage area as part of music building
• Collect motorbike tool kits for the community to use
• Establish lesson plans for free community courses to teach motorbike owners how to repair their own bikes

3. To establish a computer literacy center and provide resources that help students and the surrounding community excel in academic and skill development.

• Establish lesson plans for a computer course and teach basic computer skills
• Collect donated computers and a CDROM Library of educational materials for students to use
• Setup the music recording tool for the music department
• Teach class on recording music with a computer

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is there currently a school?
Yes. The first part of the school was built with 65,000 bricks which were all made by hand on site and used in the construction of the High School. In 2002 four class rooms, a general office, and a staff room were completed. Teaching and non-teaching staff were hired in January 2003.

Why is the education system considered poor in Uganda?
Most Ugandan schools teach by the rote system which provides limited quality high school education opportunities for its people. This education system does not enable students to read, write, and think independently.

How is the Kalagala High School different?
The high school is different in that the students receive a well rounded education that promotes an atmosphere of mutual respect for humanity, amongst students, members of staff, and the community. It provides an equal opportunity for boys and girls to excel in academic and skill development.

Who runs Kalagala High School?
The school is run by the community of Kalagala. There is a board of governors. These nine members are made up of six people from the community, two Kalagala High School staff members, and one person from the district.

Who are the students that attend Kalagala High School?
The students are from various communities in the area. There is a fee to attend the school but most of the children and their parents are provided with work opportunities in the community to pay the fees or else they receive funding through bursaries and awards from various organizations.

Where does the money to run the school come from?
The money comes from student fees and donations.

How does the community benefit?
The community is benefited greatly in that jobs are created for the community. The community can use the school's facilities and especially once the motorbike repair shop is built the community will be able to use the shop. Learning is encouraged and once the Motorbike repair building is made a course will be implemented for the community at large. There are Community programs like pig raising and chicken raising.

How is the money going to be distributed?
Our goal is to raise $ 25 000. All the money will go directly to the school. There are NO ADMINISTRATIVE costs.

EXPENSES
CND Funds
 
Construction of building
$15,088.00
 
Furniture
$2,308.00
Shelves
$1,538.00
Teaching supplies
$1,154.00
   
Administration $0.00
   
Shipping instruments/Computers/tools
$5,000.00
   
Grand Total

$25,088.00

When will the music school and motorbike repair shop be built?
We will be doing this in steps as the money comes in.

What if we don't make the $25 000 dollar goal?
The money collected will still go towards the building of the school. Buildings can be built in increments so whatever money is donated will still go to the building.

What if we make above and beyond the $25 000 dollars?
Any extra money will be used for shipping costs, furniture for the school and any other needs that arise. ALL MONEY DIRECTLY GOES TO THE SCHOOL.

Will a tax receipt be issued for my monetary donation?
Yes.

For more information you can contact us at: info@ugandaproject.org