Chelsea's School Rennovation Project Uganda

 

 

In November 2021, I quit my tech job and went to Uganda to evaluate a program run by an American NGO. On a Saturday, I had the privilege of meeting some children having their therapy sessions outside a school. Most of these children have emotional and traumatic issues. Some were born in captivity when the militia kidnaped their mothers.

The school currently has 2 blocks. Each block has 4 classrooms. There are 1602 students. Yes, 1602 in 8 classrooms.  The primary children sits on the dirty floors.  They have no chairs.  Part of this rennovation will include my building 200-500 benches for them to sit on.  How many I can go through depends very much on how much I can raise.  Another big job is to make concrete flooring.  As you can see, the floors are just rocks and dirt.  

These village children need a good place for learning, clean and safe.  A place that gives them some dignity.

 

I found out later that their school has been in disrepair for at least ten years. So I decided to take on this project to provide them with a clean and safe place to learn. It started as a one-woman crusade, but since then, I have partnered with Build a School Foundation (BaSF), which Jimmy Thai founded. My project will receive $5000 midway through the project. I am grateful for the partnership.

 

But this renovation project requires more money than I had thought. I have two requests:

1) if any of you would like to join me on this fantastic and life-changing adventure

2) if you cannot join me, will you consider donating to my cause? Any amount, no matter how small, would be so very appreciated.

I stepped out on faith.  I intend to follow through.  Will you partner with me?