Anyone visiting Namagumba primary school in Mbale, five years ago, would have been displeased by its poor state.
However, thanks to the activism of the school’s head teacher, Ben Watulo, they have received substantial support from World Vision and the Korean government.
During a visit to Namagumba by the donors last week, Watulo was full of praises for World Vision Korea, who had among others supported the construction of six classroom blocks and 24 latrine stances, among others.
“Previously, the school has suffered inadequate structures and scholastic materials such as text books and sports equipment. World Vision Uganda with support of the Korean government has donated desks to all classes, textbooks, library single seater desks and tables,” Watulo said.
Additionally, the school has received a library and one underground water tank. Watulo noted that although government has provided the school with UPE funds, scholastic materials and teachers, these have not been enough with the growing population. Currently, the school has an enrollment of 994 pupils.
Similarly, Lubembe primary school in Mbale also received support from the Korean government through World Vision Uganda. This includes a gravity water scheme, learning aids, latrines, a staffroom and text books, among others,
According to Fred Nagwere, the school’s head teacher, Lubembe, which started in 1969 as a sub-grade school (P1 to P3), has seen its enrolment rise from 425 pupils in 2015 to 616 in 2016.