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In July 2000 we found a six-acre plot of land.
The villagers were making bricks by mixing earth and water and placing them to dry in the sun. These were fired when they had dried. They slowly gathered a supply of sand ready for construction.
There was a need for resources to supply the things the local community could not provide because they lacked the finances. Such things as cement, corrugated sheeting for the roof, paint and so on.
The villagers were prepared to partner with their labour and local skills.
Within a year concerned individuals in the UK had raised £20,000 and in August 2001 a 72 hour marathon “Bike Ride to Uganda” on static exercise bikes took place in Hailsham, East Sussex over the August Bank Holiday weekend. The cyclists covered the 4,000 miles between Hailsham and Kabubbu. The event was supported by hundreds of people and raised a further £20,000 enabling the school to be built.
The British High Commissioner to Uganda, Tom Phillips, along with local Members of Parliament and area leaders plus 1,000 local people who enjoyed a traditional feast, opened the school on 28th March 2002.
Sixty children started school. Now, 500 are being educated.
Many projects have followed
• Health Centre
• Adult Literacy
• Community Housing
• Water Supply
• Welfare programmes
• … and so on
FUTURE NEEDS
At the beginning of 2008 there will be 500 children in primary education and 200 in secondary education. All given a hope that can take them into a brighter future. Through the jobs they will be able take up following education they can bring greater prosperity to Kabubbu. The hope is that they will use their skills in Kabubbu.
Those that are academically able will need to go on to college or university to gain further qualifications or Degrees. Those less academically able will benefit from a vocational training programme to be established to assist them to give excellence in practical skills.
Education at all levels needs all sorts of facilities and resources which we take for granted - computers, library books, musical instruments, craft materials, science equipment, internet links and so much more.
Job creation through all forms of work and business initiatives will be a focus for the future to enhance self-sufficiency leading to self-determination. Management training will be essential. Identifying and mentoring future managers will be a priority.
The basics for the regeneration of Kabubbu are nearing completion. Now we have the opportunity to create a firm foundation from which the community can advance.
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