Foundational learning has a significant impact on how children learn more complex subjects at higher levels, especially with passionate teachers. A four-day training was attended by 36 teachers, 9 head teachers, and 8 mentors from nine schools in Northern Uganda…
FICH commences Girls’ Empowerment School Retention Program at Akwangi Primary School in Oyam District with support from Grassroots Nest for Innovation and Change (GRiC). This initiative stems from a proposal submitted by GRiC fellow Sharon Achan, as part of the…
In 2021, Uwezo Uganda, in partnership with FICH, conducted a Learning Assessment in 15 villages in Oyam district to evaluate children’s literacy and numeracy competencies. The key findings for Oyam district are alarming: only 5% of children in Primary 3…
Welcome to the June edition of the FICH Newsletter! This edition features some critical findings and initiatives that highlight both the challenges and strides we are making in the education sector. For instance, the recent Uwezo Learning Assessment report reveals…
Are our Children Learning? From July 2024, Uwezo Uganda in partnership with Foundation for Inclusive Community Help (FICH) will conduct the Uwezo Learning assessment in 15 villages in Oyam district to assess the competencies of children in literacy and numeracy.…
A team from Peace Corps Uganda and USAID recently visited Oyam District to observe the positive effects of small grants administered through the Peace Corps Uganda office. Their visit highlighted several key initiatives aimed at improving health and nutrition among…
At the beginning of the first rainy season in Oyam, March 2024, the Foundation for Inclusive Community Help (FICH), in partnership with Peace Corps Uganda, through its VOICE program, embarked on a mission to combat malnutrition and improve health outcomes…
Welcome to the May edition of the FICH newsletter! We are excited to share the incredible progress and inspiring stories from our recent initiatives, highlighting the power of collaboration in achieving a greater impact. Our partnership with Grassroots Nest for…
