Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Please mail us a Donation

At this point we are a no-cost volunteer project. We do not have an on-line method for making a donation but you can always mail us a cheque written to the (Toronto District School Board (TDSB).

Uganda Project
Kimberley School
50 Swanwick Ave.,
Toronto, ON
M4E 1Z5

A donation of any amount would be greatly appreciated!

Thank You Steve Sainsbury!

Steve Sainsbury had a trip planned to visit Masooli school and travel in Uganda. He had worked with Karin, a teacher at Birch Cliff Heights, in the past and agreed to transport pen pal items for us.

In addition to bringing school and dental supplies, soccer balls and pen pal letters, to Uganda he returned with a huge bag of pen pal letters and art for our growing number of schools in Toronto.

Graduating students (grade 6 & 8) received their letters just before school ended. All other students will receive their letters in September.

Thank You Steve!

CASP in the news again!

Water harvesting improves school time for Kamuli pupils

Daily Monitor Newspaper, Uganda
Posted Wednesday, June 30 2010 at 00:00

Many children in rural schools walk long distances in search of water, an activity that is affecting their concetration in school...Canada-Africa Schools Partnership (CASP), a volunteer organisation, is moving to address the problem... Mr Moses Isabirye Lyagoba, the coordinator of the programme says they have started a school resource analysis programme where they will empower head teachers and community people on using the available resources to feed the children and empower the community.

The organisation is helping rural schools and households harvest rain water to enable them irrigate their farms during long droughts as well to keep clean water close to the family. The time families spend looking for water affects the economic activities of parents as well as the education pursuits of children. “We are going to give them functional technology to help them collect running rain water and also turn it into a sustainable venture” Mr Lyagoba says.

He says the water can be used to water plants during dry seasons and for domestic work. Mr Lyagoba says most children in rural schools tend to arrive late for classes, and in the evening, spend a lot more time looking for water which affects their studies because they are fatigued. He adds that their parents too, are trapped in the same cycle during the dry seasons, however, with harvesting running rain water, it would keep them going for months until the next rain season.

Mr Lyagoba says educationists have observed that water is as important to children as qualified teachers and books. He says, “The distance these children move to get clean water exposes them to more dangers, coupled with failing to concentrate in school”... He says water and sanitation are some of the most pressing public health challenges in Uganda’s primary schools. Educational achievement is one of the most important determinants of health, life expectancy, economic productivity and the wellbeing of future generations.

Monday, June 28, 2010

Our Contact Info

The Uganda Water and Garden Project is undertaken as a partnership between two groups, one in Canada and one in Uganda.

The work is implemented by the Canada Africa School Partnership (CASP) which is a registered Community Based Organization in Uganda. They provide environmentally and economically sustainable solutions to water and food for Ugandan schools.

Contact Info:
CASP
Uganda Nurses &Midwives
Union (UNMU) building
Bankeley street,
p.o box 567
Entebbe -Uganda"
Tel:+256-782-396092

The Social Responsibility in Education Committee faciliates educational, awareness and fundraising activities in Canada that support the work of CASP while bringing benefits of engagement to Canadian students and community partners.

Contact Info:
SR in Education Committee
416 909-4684
caspcan1@yahoo.ca
www.uwgp.blogspot.com





Sunday, June 27, 2010

Glen Ames sends Soccer Balls to students of Uganda!



Glen Ames Students wanted to share their love of Soccer with their peers in Uganda. They donated enough soccer balls to not only share with the students of Kinu Primary School but also, one was provided to each of the 12 CASP network schools. (a couple of pumps were sent over too)

The soccer balls were handed out to school headteachers by the RT Hon Deputy Speaker of the House of Parliament Rebecca Kadaga and the State Minister for Lands in Uganda, Hon. Asuman Kiyingi.

Thank You Glen Ames!

Workshop Certificates Awarded


Each person who completed the CASP 2 day workshop on Sustainable Water & Food Solutions at Ugandan Schools received a certificate signed by CASP Patron (RT Hon Rebecca Kadaga). Congratulations to all of the individuals, including representatives from the 12 schools in the CASP network, who successfully completed the training!









Local Community Leadership



CASP has expanded to include schools of Wakiso and Iganga districts in addition to Kamuli District.

During the 2 day workshop on economically and environmentally sustainable methods for water & food solutions that took place June 12 & 13 2010, elections were held to identify individuals who could spearhead CASP efforts in the 2 new regions. The elections were overseen by RT. Hon Rebecca Kadaga (seen in red above).

Mr. Ggingo, headteacher of Masooli School, was chosen to represent central region Wakiso District.

Mr. Mpaata Andrew, headteacher of Namalmba School was chosen to represent Iganga District.

Mr. Samanya Sadhaibi, headteacher of of Bupadhengo Primary School and chairperson of headteachers' Association of Kamuli, was chosen to represent Kamuli District.

The top photo shows the committee identified to lead activities in the three districts.



Masooli School - Community Gathering & Donations



On June 26 2010, Moses and the CASP team facilitated a Community Project Sensitization Gathering at Masooli School.

The students entertained the gathering of community members with music. The community was very excited to hear about the prospects of bringing clean water and food to the students. People said they wanted to get involved and help make it happen. And then something very exciting happened...

Ms. Rwemwa Chrintine, a 60 yr old woman who continues to make bricks herself, pledged a donation of 1,000 bricks!

and

Mr. Lubega Fred offered a donation of 12 acres for a school garden. This is a tremendous contribution because Masooli school itself does not have enough land for a garden.

With Partnership We Achieve!




Friday, June 25, 2010

Pen Pal Art from Uganda


Pen Pal art from Uganda.

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The Social Responsibility in Education Committee is interested in linking the Uganda Water & Garden Project to meet the educational needs of students of Toronto related to:


• Social Justice

• Character Education

• Global Citizenship

• Environmental Education (Global Eco-Literacy)

- e.g., world water awareness & need for local actions to protect and conserve water

- e.g., food, poverty and nutrition & value of consuming food local to where it is gown

- e.g., environmentally sustainable methods to addressing food and water needs

• Ontario Curriculum

• Ontario Environmental Education Policy


SR in Education Committee - Advisory Board!

THANK YOU to all of the people who have jumped on board to help provide guidance and expertise for the Uganda Water & Garden Project!

The Social Responsibility in Education Committee's Advisory Board allows people to provide assistance associated with their areas of expertise without having to commit to attending all of the regular committee meetings.

The SR in Education Committee works in collaboration with our Ugandan associates of CASP to undertake the Uganda Water & Garden Project.

If you would like to provide assistance too, please contact us.

We are a 100% volunteer run initiative.

You too can make a difference in the world and we would love to hear from you.

Thank you, thank you!

Thanks Kimberley School!

The students at Kimberley School ran a freezie sale at their school to raise money for the Uganda Water & Garden Project. This activity was much appreciated and it was a lot of FUN too!!!

Thank You Adam Beck!

This school year, Adam Beck ran another book exchange fundraiser for the Uganda Water & Garden Project. This contribution enabled us to help make Kinu School a model school & show others how rainwater harvesting can be used at other schools too! Nearly 100 people attended a 2 day workshop where these techniques were shown to representatives from all 12 CASP Network Schools! Thank you Adam Beck!

Glen Ames is Making a Difference!

Glen Ames makes a significant contribution targetted to the second phase of the water project at Kinu Primary School. The plan is to continue fundraising efforts next year to see it through to completion!

This project will involve the construction of 2 more rainwater harvesting tanks to collect water for irrigation. The chariperson of local council within Kamuli District, in response to this exciting news has agreed to donate the eves trough system needed to collect rain water from the metal roof.

Kinu Primary School has a large amount of land, making it an ideal site to have several demonstration gardens (vegetables, fruit, medicinal plants, pine groves). People from other schools will then be able to learn from the work done at the Kinu gardens and determine what might be best transferred to their site.

Ultimately, this water project will contribute to the provision of food to thousands of school children in Uganda.

Thank you!
Students at Birch Cliff Heights are THRILLED to have received pen pal letters, hand woven mats and art from the students of Masooli School!

Welcome St. Patrick Guwula School!

We welcome the students, staff, parents and community members affiliated with the St. Patrick Guwula School in rural Uganda!

The 700+ students at this Kamuli District school walk over 2.5 km each day for water. There is hope on behalf of the community that (with assistance from local, national and international sources) this school can be revitalized. Representatives from this school have participated in the workshop on "Sustainable Solutions for Water & Food" put on by CASP.

The students of St. Patrick Guwula School have been matched up with pen pals at Glen Ames Sr Public School. The grade 8 students have received their first message and the grade 7 students will receive their letters in September. The Ugandan children are VERY EXCITED to hear from Canadian students!

Welcome St. Patrick Guwula School!

Saturday, June 19, 2010

Workshop: Water & Food Solutions

Recently, Moses Lyagoba organized and implemented with his CASP colleagues, a workshop with representatives from a newly developed network of 12 schools from within three districts within Uganda: Kamuli, Iganga, and Wakiso. This is one of the ways that the water and garden work at Kinu School is being used to help students from other schools within Uganda. Elected representatives were present including the leader for the as head teacher association. This was funded by sources within Uganda with a contribution from those of us in Canada. Congratulations CASP!


CASP Workshop

June 12 & 13, 2010


Opening: Chairman, LCV Kamuli


Day 1 Sessions: School Partnerships, Environmental Awareness, School Resource Analysis, Greening School Compound, Day 1 Evaluation


Day 2 Sessions: Water & Food Solutions, Soil Conservation, Overall Workshop Evaluation


Speeches & Closing Remarks:

CASP Coordinator

Chairman, Head Teachers Association

District Education Officer, Kamuli

Chairman L.C.V., Kamuli

Area MP and State Minister for Lands

Rt. Hon Deputy Speaker of House of Parliament



Saturday, June 12, 2010

Welcome Birch Cliff Heights & Masooli Schools!

We would like to extend a warm welcome Birch Cliff Heights Public School of Toronto!

Under the leadership of teacher, Karin Schemeit, Birch Cliff Heights has joined the network of schools involved in the Uganda Water and Garden Project.

Karin volunteered at Masooli School in Uganda a couple of years ago and since that time has remained very concerned about the students' learning conditions. We have been in touch with Moses Lyagoba, the Canada Africa School Partnership (CASP) Coordinator in Uganda, who conducted a site visit of the school with the CASP Engineer.

They documented the school's desperate need for roof repair and prepared a plan to complete the repairs that would enable rain water collection.

Masooli has been formally accepted as a CASP school and as such will be participating in an educational workshop on "environmentally and economically sustainable water and food solutions" for Ugandan schools run by CASP.

Students of Birch Cliff Heights, with the support of staff and parents, have been working hard to raise funds. They are determined to help bring clean water to the children of Masooli School and they look forward to learning more about life in Uganda from their pen pals there.

Welcome Masooli School and Welcome Birch Cliff Heights!



Masooli School, Uganda


Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Travel volunteer has arrived!

Steve, our Canadian travel volunteer, has just arrived in Uganda!

He is delivering:

Soccer balls from Glen Ames!
School supplies from Adam Beck!
Tooth brushes/paste from Kimberley!
and a camera from Beaches Alternative!

He is also delivering & receiving pen pal letters.


 
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