Client: UFF (United Future Foundation)
Main Donor: UFF (fundraising & donations from Australia)
Dates: April 2010 –
Report by: Dan Andabati
Nature of work: Breaking the cycle of poverty in Uganda through education by building and operating a combined primary school and vocational training centre in rural Uganda; the pilot (maiden) project in Mpigi is to be completed in 3 phases. Phase 1 (current) involves innovative design and construction of 240 m2 school block (consisting of 2 classrooms and infants’ play area), a VIP latrine (8 units), and a water tank using ISSB technology with engagement of GET technical support and local community participation in construction.
Current status: Land acquisition in progress, designs & cost schedules in advanced stages, construction starting very soon (September 2010) – to be fast tracked and proposed completion (Phase 1) by January 2011.
Results / Outcomes: Local authority and beneficiary community is very supportive and excited about the project that will immediately benefit them through improved incomes from the construction expenditure.
Other information: visit: http://www.uff.org.au/p_educent.html
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