I.T Camp: Bridging the digital-divide, empowering rural kids through information technology
Basic computer skills are essential to function in this modern society yet the digital-divide is still huge. Students in rural schools lack access to information technology resources which limits their […]
Read MoreEmpowering men to engage in community development
The big buzz in development is always women’s empowerment, but we forget that men play a key role in how effective and active women can become in community development […]
Read MoreURF builds Dry Stands: A simple tool to improve sanitation and household hygiene for village homes
Development involves not just the big things of life such as; education, health care, business skills, e.t.c. but also small things like; dry stands, garbage pits, clean latrines that greatly […]
Read MoreGiving back to the community: Hope Academy graduates return to volunteer with URF
“I don’t how i can thank URF for having helped me to complete s.6 this year hopefully am going to volunteer with URF during weekends the whole of this vacation”-– […]
Read MoreVegetable gardens: Improving the nutrition and food security for child-headed families
Proper diet and nutrition are important in the development any person especially for children because they are at a critical stage of development. With that understanding in mind, Uganda Rural […]
Read MorePiggery project empowering women and families in rural Uganda
“I have been able to use money from this project to make bricks that I hope to use in constructing my new house, paying workers, getting basic needs among other necessities for her […]
Read MorePreventative community health outreach through health education and basic treatment
The quality of health influences the quality of life for any individual and subsequently impact development for a community. At URF, our health care intervention is focusing on prevention and […]
Read MoreIntegrating vocational skills in the high school curriculum to enhance quality education at Hope Academy
At Hope Academy students are not only exposed to theoretical academic work but practical trade skills as well. In this picture Senior two (Grade 9) are having a tailoring class. This has […]
Read MoreWishing Success to Primary Seven students in the neighboring primary schools
Toward the end of every academic year during November, the Headmaster of Hope Academy visits several area primary school to wish success to Primary Seven (P.7) students who sit for […]
Read MoreThe time of harvest is here: Hope Students take end of year exams
The harvest time is here! Every end of year, students undertake exams that determine whether they should be promoted to another class or not. During the trimester, students take three different sets […]
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