Primary Schools (Central Uganda)

Locations: (1) Nakaseeta, Mukono; (2) Gayaza, Mpigi; (3) Kyeyitabya, Kiboga – Uganda
Client: BT-U (Building Tomorrow - Uganda)
Main Donor: BT-U (fundraising & donations from USA & Canada)
Dates: January 2010 – Date

Nature of work: Construction of new primary schools (academies) in Uganda in areas with the greatest number of children with the least access to a primary school with full engagement of the local community; committees of residents and local leaders are established to oversee the construction process from start to finish. Each BT academy is equipped with seven classrooms (P1 through P7), an office, a library, meeting space, and latrines for 325 students. Their last 3 academies are under construction using ISSB technology with GET offering technical support (capacity building).

Current status: Block-making and construction in progress: Gayaza (50%), Kyeitabya (30%), and Nakaseeta (15%)

Results / Outcomes:  BT began on its own to use ISSB but results were not satisfactory until GET was involved. Now building designs, block-making & construction qualities have significantly improved and the client is happy with this achievement.

Further information: visit: http://www.buildingtomorrow.org/zeta/academies/