Category: Education
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FICH Honors the Dedication of Peace Corps Volunteers at LEAD Discovery Bootcamp 2023
When the Foundation for Inclusive Community Help (FICH) set out to organize the LEAD Discovery Bootcamp for 2023 at Everest High School in Oyam District, there was need for passionate individuals who share our commitment to education and empowering girls. It was then that FICH reached out to the Peace Corps Volunteers (PCVs). Gregory Ripke,…
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Expanding Horizons: Karacel Community Library Enriched by a Donation of Over 150 Books
Oyam District, Akongatar: Karacel Community Library (KCL), located within the serene environment of Angweta Parish in Iceme sub-county, has experienced a remarkable boost in its mission to foster learning and knowledge in Oyam District. The library recently received a significant donation of over 150 books, a gift that echoes the essence of education and growth.…
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Uplifting education in Northern Uganda through Foundational Literacy and Numeracy: DEPCOT’s Transformative Journey in Kole District
In the heart of Kole District in Northern Uganda, an inspiring journey of community transformation is unfolding through the efforts of Development Path for Community Transformation (DEPCOT), a dedicated Community-Based Organisation. Collaborating hand in hand with the Foundation for Inclusive Community Help (FICH) and receiving vital support from the Grassroot’s Nest for Innovation and Change…
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Empowering Young Minds: Angweta PS Learners Embrace Karacel Community Library Resources
With the library’s doors open from Monday to Friday, from 9 am to 5 pm, the spirit of knowledge and learning now finds a welcoming home in the heart of the community. Bridging the gaps in education and providing easy access to information, KCL is poised to make a lasting impact on the lives of…
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Karacel Community Library Receives New Books
Karacel Community Library is pleased to receive a donation of 45 books to add to the inventory of books already available in the Library. The books and a donation from the Darien Book Aid plan will help improve learning and reading culture among primary school children. Winnie Aol the Librarian at Karacel Community Library says…
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Media 2022: Driciru champions home-based learning with local materials
Ketty Driciru heads the education programme at Arua Youth Development Initiative (AYDI), a FICH partner organisation based in West Nile implementing community learning program. The initiative is supported by Grassroots Nest for Innovations and Change(GRiC) in collaboration with FICH. Because of her dedication in the learning of children, Driciru was identified by New Vision among…
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FICH in the Media 2022: 16,000 youth take part in a life skills assessment
At least 16,000 children were targeted in the three-day house- hold-based assessment. The participants were picked from Maracha, Oyam, Agago, Nabilatuk, Kampala, Wakiso, Mubende, Butambala, Kyank- wanzi, Jinja, Tororo, Bukedea, and Buikwe districts. Others are Buyende, Kasese, Kagadi, Ntungamo, Rukungiri, Kyegegwa, and Sheema.
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FICH in the Media 2022: Remedial teaching improves learning outcomes in North
Schools in Lango and West Nile sub-regions are using a remedial teaching programme as part of strategies to improve learning outcomes in post Covid-19 era.
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Community Learning Centres Helping Oyam Children to Recover from Covid-19 Learning Losses
During the closure of schools in Uganda due to the Covid-19 pandemic, there was a countrywide learning crisis. Pupils were not developing the foundational learning and skills that they need to be able to complete seven years of education and reach their full potential. Following the closure of schools, the Ministry of Education and Sports…