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What is happening at the school in Mubende — reported as it happens.

We have a new board

We reshuffling our responsibilities: Martina Menga takes over from Frank Busch as first chair. Ben Gotthardt succeeds Katrin Rothnie as treasurer. Sophie Kamama stays on as deputy …

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Protecting Tomorrow: The School Fence Initiative

Remember when you were a child, completely lost in play? Chasing a ball, laughing with friends, unaware of the dangers beyond the playground?

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We urgently need water!

This emergency shout from the Mubende School reached us this November when the old water pump from the self-dug well broke down. Luckly we were able to buy and install a new electric pump …

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Yes! We have light!

“We have so much light at the school!” When the school children told their parents, they didn’t believe it. So the parents came the next day to have a look. And yes, the children were …

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A Great Start…

Happy about the donations and kind words that have reached us so far.

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Our Vision, Mission and Values of Okulaba e.V.

On a rainy weekend in June this year of 2024, the working group of Okulaba came together to discuss our Vision, Mission and Values. It was a heated discussion filled with passionate …

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The Mubende story continues…

As our name, 'Okulaba,' suggests, we continue to reflect on the progress made since the end of 2023.

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Raise the Roof

We are off to a great start - now let’s care for the school. The roof needs sound insulation. This will provide a better learning environment.

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Blue beats Red 3:1

Okulaba Good Shepherd Primary School in Mubende, Uganda is fully operational; around 40 students from pre-primary to primary 3 are eagerly learning. Head teacher Agnes and the two teachers …

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Enter students!

What a sight! Maybe they are still a little shy, but you can already sense the liveliness and energy of the first students of the Okulaba Good Shepherd Elementary School in Uganda.

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The first desks have been manufactured

Thanks to the generous contributions of our donors (you!) we have been able to transfer the first installment (3,7 million Uganda Shillings or around 920 EUR) for 24 desk/bench combinations …

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Our first fundraising is under way

Our first project: the Good Shepherd Elementary School in Uganda.

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