***Protection from the Hot Ugandan Sun***

Thanks to recent generous donations, work will begin on the construction of a large multipurpose roofed, open-air building on the school grounds. This will provide shade relief for children at recess, optional classroom space, and other occasional large gatherings. Stay tuned for project pictures...  Update- Building up and awaiting cement floor!

 

***Celebrating the ingenuity of our students***

7-year-old Musau Ronny creates balls from banana fibers and polythene bags. He then enjoys using them to play games with his friends. Your donations help children like Ronny receive an education and inspire creativity and entrepreneurship.

    

***Developing Teamwork Skills, Body Strength, and Agility***

Evidence suggests that physical activity and sports are instrumental in the overall healthy development of children. See how recent dedicated funds are making a difference. Check out those smiles on the U12 (under 12) boys soccer team wearing their first ever uniforms and shoes to represent King's Royals Sports Academy, the athletic branch of the school.

 

And here are the girls. They lost their first game due to the new sensation of playing soccer wearing shoes. They had never played soccer wearing shoes before! 

 

***Father Dies in a Fire, but Samuel Perseveres***

Samuel's father grew grass to be used on villagers' grass roofs. When a fire broke out, his father died from injuries and smoke inhalation. His mother now struggles to provide for Samuel and his 10 siblings by selling alcohol. GodWill Ministries helped build an iron sheet house for the family and provide them with a goat. Samuel now attends the school with three other siblings. He is thriving in the Primary 2 class and is happy and feels loved. The family's hope and prayer is that the mother can find an alternative way to support the household. 

***Community Worked Together to Help Vulnerable Students***

The walk to and from home to school can be long and precarious for a number of students, and girls are especially vulnerable to harassment and attack. This issue was recently discussed among members of the school management committee, board members, parents and guardians. The academic performance and general well-being of these girls was being adversely affected, and everyone agreed that a solution was needed. Everyone donated what little that they had - iron sheeting, timber, poles, frames, and labor, and within two weeks, a girls' dorm was built on the school grounds. Currently, there are 27 girls staying there during the school week, and amazingly, the entire school environment has changed for the better. The girls' academic performance improved, and they actively participate in evening studies and Sunday church services on campus. What a beautiful example of the community seeing a dire need and responding in such an immediate and sacrificial way! Your donations will help provide ongoing support for basic food and supplies for the girls.

  

 ***Student Progresses in Studies and Sports Despite Adversity***

Edith has seen her share of hardship in her 15 years. The second child born to a struggling mother and violent, alcoholic father, Edith's mother left her husband and remarried another man. The new husband was father to other children by two other women. Now with additional children added to the household, there is much competition for survival and education needs.  Today, Edith is happy and feels cared for as she has been welcomed to our school. She is a gifted and talented student in the Primary 7 class and has qualified to take the National Exams in November. Edith is also an amazing athlete, competing in regional and national running events. Edith aspires to be a teacher someday and dreams of being a world champion athlete. She loves to read her Bible and sing in addition to running. By supporting the Primary 7 class, you'll be helping Edith attain success.

***From a Tragic Beginning to a Promising Future***

When Peace was 2 years old and living in Kampala, concerned passersby came to her rescue after hours of hearing her cry. They found Peace next to her dead mother who had been working as a security guard. Peace's father was unknown from another tribe, so she was taken in by her maternal grandmother. Peace has since become a member of "Auntie" Carol's family and is thriving in the loving and caring environment. She is now a 10-year-old in Primary 3 class, with prayers to become a teacher in the future.