Albert Valley High School
Karugutu, Uganda
Project needing funds:
Construction of classrooms for A-Level Students
Cost:
$35,000
Local Contribution:
Bricks, labour for site preparation
Project Completed:
2015 - Construction of a five classroom block funded by donors in Western Canada
2016 - Construction of a second five classroom block funded by donors in Western Canada
2018 - Construction of girls' dormitory funded by donors in Western Canada
2018 - Construction of Latrine block funded by donors in Western Canada
2019 - Construction of boys' dormitory funded by North American donors
2019 - Construction of kitchen and rainwater harvesting system funded by donors in Western Canada
2020 - Construction of science laboratory funded by donors in Western Canada
2022 - Construction of Boy’s Latrines funded by donors in Western Canada
Background:
Albert Valley High School is located near Karugutu town in the Ntoroko District of Western Uganda in a remote area not far from Semliki National Park. It was started in 2009 by the Rwenzori Community Development Trust and is situated on land purchased and owned by the Trust. The over 300 students enrolled are aged 13 through 19 years and in grade 8 though grade 12. The vast majority are very poor and include children from displaced families. Until Albert Valley High School was opened the opportunities were very limited for children to go on to secondary education because of the considerable distance to any existing schools and high cost of transportation.
Classrooms for Africa has been involved with the school since 2015 and has provided 11 permanent classrooms, dormitories for boys and girls, a kitchen, and latrines. This has provided the students with a safe learning environment and secure accommodation for those who live too far away to commute every day. The students’ results on state examinations have very much improved since permanent facilities has been built and in the latest state examinations Albert Valley High School was ranked number one in the district.
Thank you donors for your ongoing support.
Location:
Karugutu, Uganda