In June, when we traveled to Uganda, we were able to take some teaching tools to two of the schools that Quench and Connect is supporting. After we provide a borehole to schools, and as soon as students’ health improves and they become strong and can study, then our next goal is to work with the teachers at the schools
St. Anne Grace Secondary School. When we visited this school in June, we learned that the algae-covered pond that students use for a water source is now drying up. As you can see in the picture, students can barely fill their jerrycans because the water level is so low. Because of this, often there is not enough water, even contaminated
St. Dominic’s Secondary School is a private school that was established in 2000 in the Masindi district in Central Uganda. In the first years, the school struggled with community support, and enrollment dropped to 100 students. In 2009, the current teacher, Mr. Mugisa Fred, came to revitalize the school. Since his arrival, and due to his vision and energy, enrollment
American students are helping us with projects in Uganda. This year, students at University City High School and Point Loma High School in San Diego, and Clarke University in Dubuque, Iowa, have campus clubs that are working to raise funds for Quench and Connect. These clubs engage students in our projects and offer them an opportunity for a first-hand experience
This year, in response to a request for tools to teach science at Gayaza Cambridge College of St. Mbaaga, a high school in Gayaza, we were able to provide most of the items the school needs to teach biology, chemistry and physics to their students. This school, which received a borehole water well earlier, is now academically excellent, with most
We were fortunate to visit Uganda twice this year and to meet directly with the schools where we are providing clean water. With face-to-face in-country meetings we ensure that our work is on track and that the schools we are helping truly benefit from your donations. At Quench and Connect, we are persistent in our efforts to meet the real