URDT GIRLS SCHOOL P.O. Box: 16253, , Tel: +256 (0)414-256704 Physical location: District – Uganda Contact email: [email protected] Website: www.urdt.net

A critical mass of change leaders who have competencies to develop enterprising rural homes and the desire to empower other girls and women to develop prosperity, peace, freedom, health and happiness for all.

ANNUAL REPORT 2017

Compiled by: Headteachers

1 CONTENTS

LIST OF ACRONYMS ...... II 1 INTRODUCTION ...... 1

2 ACHIEVEMENTS AT STUDENT LEVEL ...... 2

2.1 ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE ENHANCED ...... 2 2.2 VOCATIONAL TRAINING STRENGTHENED ...... 2 2.3 CRITICAL THINKING, CHARACTER, TEAM WORK AND PHYSICAL FITNESS STRENGTHENED THROUGH VARIOUS SPORTS ...... 3 2.4 RESEARCH AND INQUIRY BASED LEARNING ENHANCED ...... 3 2.5 SKILLS AND TALENTS IN MDD IMPROVED ...... 3 2.6 AGRIBUSINESS KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS ENHANCED ...... 4 2.7 LEADERSHIP SKILLS IMPROVED THROUGH DEBATES AND FOUNDATION COURSES...... 4 2.8 STUDENTS’ WRITING, RESEARCH AND DRAWING SKILLS IMPROVED ...... 4 2.9 APPRECIATION FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY-RELATED SUBJECTS INCREASED...... 4

3 ACHIEVEMENTS AT HOME LEVEL ...... 5

3.1 CONSCIOUSNESS RAISED THROUGH THE VISIONARY ORIENTATION WORKSHOP ...... 5 3.2 FARMING AS A BUSINESS IMPROVED ...... 5 3.3 HOUSEHOLDS ARE FOOD SECURE ...... 5 3.4 SUSTAINABLE SOURCES OF INCOME INCREASED ...... 5 3.5 SANITATION AND HYGIENE IMPROVED ...... 6 3.6 HOUSEHOLDS ACCESS CLEAN AND SAFE DRINKING WATER ...... 6 3.7 HOUSING IMPROVED IN THE STUDENTS HOMES ...... 6 3.8 PARENTS GROUPS INCREASED AND LEADERSHIP STRENGTHENED ...... 7

4 ACHIEVEMENTS AT COMMUNITY LEVEL ...... 7

4.1 CONSCIOUSNESS RAISED THROUGH RADIO PROGRAMMES ...... 7 4.2 CONSCIOUSNESS RAISED ON NOURISHMENT THROUGH POPULAR THEATRE ...... 7 4.3 STUDENTS TRACER SYSTEM STRENGTHENED ...... 8 5 URDT GS FUNCTIONS AS A TRUE LEARNING ORGANISATION ...... 9

5.1 TEACHER DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP ORGANIZED ...... 9 5.2 TEACHING AND LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IMPROVED ...... 9 5.3 EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS STRENGTHENED...... 9 5.4 FINANCIAL AND OTHER RESOURCES MANAGED EFFICIENTLY ...... 10

6 CONCLUSION AND FUTURE PLANS ...... 10 APPENDIX 1: RELEVANT PHOTOS ...... 11

APPENDIX 2: TESTIMONIES ...... 14

APPENDIX 3: LIST OF STAFF AND BOARD MEMBERS ...... 15 APPENDIX 4: AUDITED STATEMENT 2017 ...... 16

i LIST OF ACRONYMS

AFPF : African food and peace foundation AIDS : Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome ARU : BHP : Back home project HIV : Human Immune Virus ICT : Information, Communication and Technology KCSON : Civil Society Organizations Network KKCR : Kagadi Kibaale Community Radio MDD : Music Dance and Drama PLE : Primary Leaving Examinations SCDO : School Community Development Officer SDTO : Student Development Tracer Officer SLW : Students Learning Week TCSN : URDT Tijhaar Community School Nkondo UACE : Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education UCE : Uganda Certificate of Education UCSK : URDT Community School Kanywamiyaga UNEB : Uganda National Examinations Board URDT : Uganda Rural Development and Training programme URDT GS: URDT Girls School

ii 1 INTRODUCTION

In the year 2017, the school successfully educated 234 students. The school offered holistic packages of academic and non-academic subjects to enable the girls to become change agents in their homes. The school’s mission is “to provide talented and disadvantaged girls and their homes in the greater Kibaale, with transformational and value based education that shapes character and personality and imparts knowledge and skills, and creates excellence, prosperity, peace, health, freedom and happiness”.

The URDT GS uses the 2-generations approach to education whereby the students and their parents / guardians learn together, develop a shared vision for their home, apply systems thinking and plan for actionable steps together to create the life they want. As such the school enhances visionary leadership, cooperation and narrows the knowledge gap between parents and their girl-child.

URDT Girls School enhances students’ academic success through offering selected subjects of the Ugandan National Curriculum and a home-made comprehensive co-curriculum that aims at improving the standards of living in the students’ homes and their conduct. This includes: Practical Agriculture, Music dance and drama, Games and sports, Back Home Projects, Girls Education Movement, Art and craft, Straight and Young talk, clubs, Debate, Foundation courses and radio programs. The students were trained to provide leadership in activities directly linked to home improvement such as visioning, action planning, sustainable agricultural practices, environmental protection, testing application of appropriate rural technologies and commercial farming. Students have enhanced their skills in: leadership, communication and agribusiness. At home level there has been improvement in health, nutrition and relationships through working in teams. Students have also influenced the communities through radio programs, popular theatre and interschool debate learning sessions.

The Head teachers of the Primary and Secondary sections shared the responsibilities for the day to day running of the school. They worked with a team of 43 teaching and non-teaching staff and the body of 23 school prefects. URDT’s Board of Governors continued to play its oversight function and provided capacity building support.

This report presents achievements at student, home, community and school levels. Appendices with relevant photos, testimonies, list of staff & board members and the audited statement are included. We hope you will enjoy reading the report and give us feedback.

We thank profoundly our long term partners who provided the support to all that is reported on in this document. We look forward to continued partnership with URDT Girls School and URDT Family at large.

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2 ACHIEVEMENTS AT STUDENT LEVEL

Students in a guidance and counseling session students display their art and craft items to parents

2.1 Academic excellence enhanced

Students excelled in 2016 National examinations at all levels. In PLE 100% pupils passed with grade one and two, in UCE 64% passed with grade one and two while 75% in UACE obtained three and two principle passes. For details see the tables 1, 2 and 3 below. In 2017, 27 pupils successfully sat for PLE, 24 students sat for UCE and 14 students sat for UACE. All students were adequately taught and assessed internally.

Table 1: URDT GS PLE Results 2016 Level T/No. Div. I % Div. II % Div. III % Div. IV % F % X % School 26 04 15 22 85 -0 -0 -0 -0 -0 -0 0 National 640,833 63,400 10 251,787 39 64,000 10 160,011 25 83206 13 18,428 3 Table 2: URDT GS UCE Results 2016 Level T/No. Div. I % Div. II % Div. III % Div. IV % F % X % School 22 3 14 11 50 7 32 1 4 0 -0 -0 - National 316,258 23,889 8 44,807 14 63,276 20 142,679 45 41,607 13 - - Table 3: URDT GS UACE Results 2016 Level T/No. 3 PP % 2 PP % 1 PP % F % School 12 05 42 04 33 3 17 -0 -0 National 241,315 39,797 16 67,628 28 88,659 37 45,231 19 Div- Division PP- Principle Pass SP- Subsidiary pass F-Failure X - # of students who did not sit for examinations

2.2 Vocational training strengthened

Students gained knowledge and skills in art and craft .They made bed room tables, seating room tables, flowers and shopping bags from locally available materials. Their parents were inspired and bought all the items to improve on health facilities in their homes.

2 2.3 Critical thinking, character, team work and physical fitness strengthened through various sports

S.4 and S.6 students on study visit at Lake Katwe Students in chess training through Skype

The school continued to offer sports so instill discipline, team building, relieve stress, nurture patience, and manage defeat in a non-violent manner. The school excelled in netball at local, regional and national levels. It emerged the 1st out of 34 secondary schools in and the 3rd out of 12 teams in region. The Primary section participated in athletics and became 2nd in the under 12 competitions and 1st in the category under 14. Seven pupils were selected to represent the District for National ball games. Over 200 students showed solidarity for world peace as they participated in the Kagadi peace marathon. Students strategic thinking and planning skills improved through chess training. A total of 130 students were trained during the launch of chess in the Mid-Western region at URDT Campus by Coach Katende, Phionah Mutesi (Queen of Katwe) and other chess experts. The participants include students from URDT education institutions and neighboring schools. Training continued through Skype and 2 chess instructors from Som Chess Academy visited the school for 1 week.

2.4 Research and inquiry based learning enhanced

A total of 68 geography students in S.1, S.4 and S.6 gained observation, interview and recording skills through field tours in Kasese, Bundibugyo and Kabarole districts to learn about the land forms. Amongst others. The students were also enabled to relate theoretical knowledge to real business settings through field study on manufacturing businesses, Agri- businesses, Agro-businesses at Kiddawalime Bakery, Hima Cement Factory, Mubuku Irrigation Scheme and Kiko tea estates. The knowledge, skills and experience acquired helped these students prepare adequately for internal, mocks and national examinations.

2.5 Skills and talents in MDD improved

Each class participated in weekly music, dance and drama lessons. They also exhibited their talents through edutainment especially through GEM events and performance for visitors and during the International Day of peace celebrations. Two songs were composed about women empowerment and peace by the music teacher and students.

3 2.6 Agribusiness knowledge and skills enhanced

Students harvesting maize from the school farm Students running during peace marathon

A total of 234 students have skills in enterprise selection, fertilizer application that includes basal application and top dressing. They also have knowledge and skills in general agronomic management practices in a variety of vegetables, coffee, bananas and maize. Weekly agricultural practices also improved on their back home projects, income generation, and change of attitude to take agriculture as a business. This year the school harvested 2,144 kilograms of maize, 1,810 of coffee and 138 bunches of bananas from the school farm. 2.7 Leadership skills improved through debates and foundation courses.

In 2017. 23 student leaders were elected democratically by fellow students. The student leaders worked closely with the staff to ensure that all school programmes are implemented. Team work, listing skills, self-confidence and public speaking skills amongst students improved through the 32 debates and 112 Foundation Courses that were were conducted on weekly and daily basis respectively. The topics discussed ranged from social, political, economic, environmental and contemporary issues. 2.8 Students’ writing, research and drawing skills improved

Students participated in essay writing and drawing competition in commemoration of the International Women’s Day on the 8th of March on the theme ‘’Women in the changing world of work, planet 50 – 50 by 2030’’ at the URDT campus. 45 pupils and 48 students participated in essay writing, presenting poems and drawings expressing issues concerning women in relation to the world of work. Also, 120 students participated in drawing, poem and essay writing based on the theme: “Together for Peace: Respect, Safety & Dignity for All”. The best participants were given prizes according to the categories of primary, secondary and community. 2.9 Appreciation for science and technology-related subjects increased.

Students in a chemistry practical lesson Students gaining computer skills A total of 54 students in S.3 and S.4 have skills in observation, simple investigation and handling equipment. Students in both classes are able to answer abstract ideas in theory and practical assessment. They ably prove scientific theories and relate what they learn in class to day to day life. The students were engaged in science practical lessons under instruction and guidance of the respective subject teachers. The students in upper classes were trained on internet use and e-mailing and other areas as per the syllabus. The primary pupils especially new ones were exposed and trained in computer basics. Weekly computer lessons were conducted in different classes as per the time table.

4 3 ACHIEVEMENTS AT HOME LEVEL

A parent sharing during the visioning workshop Father to Tumusiime Agnes P.7 their banana farm

3.1 Consciousness raised through the visionary orientation workshop

In 2017, the school enrolled 34 new students and their parents. They were trained in the visionary approach and made their visions and home development plans. They were introduced to the principles of the learning home: shared vision, systems thinking, team learning, personal mastery and transcendence of mental models. 3.2 Farming as a business improved Table 4: Cash crop growing 2016 2017 Crop The home mentoring report 2017 revealed that now Response # % # % 85.3% of the homes are engaged in farming as a 0-0.5 acre 110 49.1 86 39.6 business. Out of 234 homes, 107 have coffee Coffee No 24 10.7 24 11.1 plantation ranging from half an acre to one acre. Other 0.6 to 1 acre 90 40.2 107 49.3 cash crops grown include; rice, bananas, maize, Yes 179 20.1 194 89.4 Matooke pineapples and cocoa. No 45 79.9 23 10.6 Yes 147 34.4 43 19.8 The homes of the new students have also gradually Sugarcane shifted from subsistence farming to agri-business. For No 77 65.6 174 80.2 Yes 58 25.9 62 28.6 more information see the table 4. Cocoa No 166 74.1 155 71.4 3.3 Households are food secure Yes 178 79.5 188 86.6 Maize No 46 20.5 29 13.4 Out of the 217 homes visited, 186 (85.7%) have adequate food in terms of quantity, quality and safety Table 5: Meals consumption per day in a household Meals consumption 2016 2017 while 177 (81.7%) eat three meals per day and have # % # % health a fundamental choice. Two meals 61 27.2 40 18.3

Food Security is achieved when it is ensured that “all Three Meals 163 72.8 177 81.7 people, at all times, have physical, social and Total 224 100 217 100 economic access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food Table 6: Average income 2017 which meets their dietary needs and food preferences 2016 2017 for an active healthy life and adequate nutritional Average income status in terms of protein, energy, vitamins, and # % # % minerals for all household members at all times. 100001-250000 1 0.5 3.4 Sustainable sources of income increased 250001-500000 11 4.9 10 4.6 500001-750000 14 6.3 15 6.9 There is gradual increase in household income as more 750001-1000000 31 13.8 29 13.4 families move towards generating 2 – 4 million. The number of households earning 5 million and above has 1000001-2000000 60 26.8 61 28.1 also continued to grow as compared to the previous 2000001-4000000 63 28.1 58 26.7 year where the majority earned between 1 – 2 million >5m 45 20.1 36 16.6 a year. Income is majorly from large scale cultivation of Total 224 100 217 100 cash crops, small and medium scale enterprises based on business plan (shops & buying agricultural produce). Other sources of income include; bananas, beans, coffee, maize, sugar cane, vegetables and fish farming.

5 3.5 Sanitation and Hygiene improved

New pit latrine for Tukamuhabwa Annet’s home S.3 Old pit latrine for Tukamuhabwa Annet’s home S.3

Households have prioritized prudent health care principles by Table 7: Sanitary facilities Latrine Bathroom Drying rack Tip tap usage using available resources. Out of Response 217 homes visited, 106 homes # % # % # % # % have drying racks1, 81 homes have Yes 81 37.3 165 76.0 181 83.4 158 72.8 permanent complete latrines and Partial 136 62.7 25 11.6 4 1.8 14 6.5 136 homes have partial latrines No 27 12.4 32 14.7 45 20.7 based on the set criteria. 165 homes have bathrooms (with thick curtain wall, pit with stones and trench for water drainage), 25 homes have partial bathrooms while 181 homes have drying racks. For details see the table below; Table 8: Sources of water 3.6 Households access clean and safe drinking water Water source # % Open well 47 22.7 The 2017 survey also unveiled that students’ homes had also Bore hole 62 28.6 increasingly used water from clean and safe sources like bore Shallow well 73 33.6 holes, shallow wells, water jars and protected springs. Protected spring 32 14.7 1.4 About 75% of the homes visited use clean and safe water for Tank 3 drinking, washing utensils and general body care. Total 217 100.0

The students taught home members to have access to safe and Table 9: Safe drinking water drinking water that is boiled and kept in a clean and safe utensils. Response # % Utensils were in most cased drying on designated drying racks. No 53 24.4

Yes 164 75.6 3.7 Housing improved in the students homes Total 217 100.0

Nsimenta Rigina S.5 in front of their new house Nsimenta Regina in front of their old house

1 Has two levels: Allows water to flow off, a pit with stones below and firm in the ground

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Most students and their parents during the visioning workshop considered a ‘good house’ a priority. Out of the 217 homes visited, 83 (38%) homes have permanent houses, 134 homes live in semi-permanent houses. However, out of 134 homes, 70 (32%) homes have started constructing permanent houses. Results indicate that the number of semi- permanent houses has reduced in 2017 as compared to 2016. To live a healthy life one needs to be having good shelter for accommodation. The types of houses are shown in the graph on the right.

3.8 Parents groups increased and leadership strengthened

The parents have continued to enhance their leadership and technical skills through participating in credit and savings groups, agro forestry, and agriculture to boost their income. The groups enable the parents to access more capital and work together. Three new groups were formed this year increasing the number to 18 groups.

4 ACHIEVEMENTS AT COMMUNITY LEVEL

Students in a talk show Programme at KKC radio Community member join in during popular theatre

4.1 Consciousness raised through radio programmes

The school raised consciousness on health to over a million listeners of Kagadi, Kibaale and Districts through Kagadi, Kibaale Community Radio (KKCR). During the year, 32 radio programmes were presented by students on a wide range of topics including; sexuality, HIV and AIDS, retention in schools, family planning, effects of early marriages, role of parents and teachers, peer groups and academic performance. These programmes have benefited students at URDT Girls School, other schools and the community at large.

4.2 Consciousness raised on nourishment through popular theatre

Consciousness raised to 5,287 people in 10 villages of 10 sub counties of Kagadi and Kibaale Districts through popular theatre. Community members gained knowledge on the relationship between nourishment economy and health, peace, freedom, prosperity and happiness. Twenty students were facilitators for creating mindset change amongst the people on nutritious foods for health, peace, freedom, prosperity and happiness in their homes, at school and in the communities. People in the communities learnt that spraying land kills the living organisms in the soil which eventually leads to low yields. They also understood the dangers of eating fried foods from the role play and promised to start eating organic food.

7 4.3 Students tracer system strengthened

Table 10: URDT GS Alumni Area # % Student at ARU 30 6 Health worker – nurse 44 8 Accountants 21 4 Teacher 39 7 Farmers 34 6 Married 56 11 Epicenter Managers 8 2 Student at A-level 38 7 Student at tertiary level 119 23 Owns business 62 12 Total 451 100

The alumnae held their annual general meeting at URDT GS campus in November 2017. They shared experience and advised students to always respect their teachers for their wellbeing. The Alumnae committed themselves to have talk shows with the current students on termly basis. The school continued with the practice and followed up its former students to update the data base of the alumnae. More 17 former students were traced and they are now in touch with the school. The Students Development Tracer officer linked up with 150 students through phone calls to track progress.

The table 10 shows the current number of the alumnae and their occupations. 85% of the 451 students traced are working and others continuing with their education.

8 5 URDT GS FUNCTIONS AS A TRUE LEARNING ORGANISATION

5.1 Teacher Development Workshop organized

A total of 65 teachers from URDT Girls School and her 2 sister schools gained knowledge and skills on “Farming as a business” and “Nourishment Economy for health, peace, freedom, prosperity and happiness” through the teacher Development workshops organised in the course of the year. The gained knowledge and skills was used to facilitate 234 students during the Students Learning Week. Students facilitated 231 parents during the parents’ workshop on the same themes. The students and their parents got comprehensive knowledge and skills to improve on their Back Home Projects. 5.2 Teaching and learning environment improved

Thanks to a grant of KF, the school carried out repairs on some parts of buildings including the science lab, computer lab and Multipurpose Hall. Specifically the school fixed tiles on the theatre floor, procured a new set of computers for 10 users, repaired the drainage system on the primary hostel, fixed louvers of the science laboratory and the Multi-Purpose Hall and ventilators of primary hostel. Walls of the theater, dining hall and computer room were also painted. 5.3 External relationships strengthened.

Staff in a meeting with Rotary Club international NCSI partners interacting with student leaders

During the year, the school continued to work together with her partners at both local, National and international levels. The school has been privileged to receive at campus representatives from Nordic Capital Social Initiative, AFPF, Rotary club international, Roadtrip Uganda, and multiple Local Government and development partners from the greater Kibaale. On a special note, we appreciate NCSI for participating in the Kagadi Peace Marathon 2017. Other partners we are grateful to mention include the African Rural University, Ministry of Education and Sports, Uganda National Examinations Board, KCSON, Parents, Red cross-Uganda, Ashoka East Africa, Elimu Foundation, KIO, KF and Triodos Foundation.

9 5.4 Financial and other resources managed efficiently

In 2017, the school raised UGX 663,116,874 (179,221€) from 8 funding sources. These Table: 11: Summary of income and expenditure 2017 include; Carnegie Social Initiative (CSI), Nordic Income UGX Euros Capital Social Initiative, Elimu Foundation, Grants from partners 652,296,810 176.296 African Food and Peace Foundation (AFPF), Local collections 10,820,064 2.925 Soroptimist Foundation, KIO, KF and through Total Income 663,116,874 179.221 Local Income. Expenditure UGX Euros Student Development 210,304,175 56.839 We appreciate the kind support from our Home Development 36,494,890 9.864 partners towards the achievements at Community Development 21,325,850 5.764 student, home and community levels. Management and Administration 314,946,194 85.120 The school closed with the balance of UGX Repairs and Maintenance 39,385,600 10.645 37,609,665 (10,165 €). The school’s total Total Running Costs 622,456,709 168.232 expenditure amounted to UGX 625,507,209 Capital Investment 3,050,500 824 (169,056 €). Details of the audited financial Total expenditure 625,507,209 169.056 statement are given in appendix 4.

6 CONCLUSION AND FUTURE PLANS

The year 2017 was productive as the students performed well academically and made good progress in their back home projects resulting in food security, health and incomes.

URDT Girls School appreciates our partners for the contribution towards the results achieved during this period. The funds facilitated creation of results at the 3 levels of development areas (student, home and community development) and management & administration.

The school is looking forward to strengthening the implementation of activities that facilitate results at the 3 levels of development. URDT GS will actively participate in the upcoming WASH project at URDT funded by Rotary International that is introducing micro flush toilets. Some students will be trained as toilet-makers; micro flush toilets will be constructed at the campus & in the community and a washroom will be constructed at URDT GS. The project will also support the school with health related text books.

Emphasis will be put on increasing production from the school farm in order to raise more income from coffee, bananas, maize, vegetables and fruits.

If funds permit, the school also aspires to do the following: 1. Construct a new permanent workshop for Art and Crafts to enhance students’ practical skills. 2. Purchase a new school bus to enhance students’ movement for inquiry based learning, Girl Child Education Movement outreaches, sports and popular theatre. 3. Construct staff quarters for staff accommodation with in the vicinity of the school to ease accessibility by teachers during normal class hours and after classes for continued coaching.

10 APPENDIX 1: RELEVANT PHOTOS

Parents heading to classes for the workshop Parents register on arrival for parents’ workshop

Students in a science practical lesson Students at a study tour

Students in a workshop during the SLW P.5 pupils introduced to pupil managed school farm

Joy N (P.7) stands in front of their maize crib Banana plantation for Agnes T’s home (P.7)

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Doreen A (P.7) and her parents standing in front of their newly built house Joy N (P.7) in front of their house under construction

During Teacher Development workshop participants learn how to measue Body Mass Index as an indicator of good health

Teacher ranks the groupwork findings in the teacher development workshop

Phiona with students, staff and URDT Board members Queen of Katwe and her coach launching chess

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Students making bedroom tables Students performing a dance during International peace celebrations.

Students flagged off for peace marathon at URDT Students performing a dance during Children’s Campus Expose’ on the International Day of Peace Celebrations.

Staff wth represenative of Road trip and other friends of The CEO- URDT introducing NCSI partners after URDTGS participating in the peace walk 2017

13 APPENDIX 2: TESTIMONIES

1. AKANKWATSA DOREEN I am Akankwatsa Doreen senior five; I joined URDT in 2011 in primary five. I was brought by my mother when I was joining URDT Girls School. We attended the workshop for one week where learnt different things related to development. During the workshop, we drew a vision of what we wanted to achieve in 5 years. Our vision was to have ten (10) acres of land, a permanent house with a kitchen and a VIP pit latrine, a drying rank, bath room, adequate food for food security, animals such as goats, pigs and poultry. Our current reality was five (5) acres of land, semi-permanent house that was in a bad situation, a poorly constructed latrine, we had no kitchen, a poorly constructed drying rank, our nutrition was poor since we never grew vegetables and we did not have enough food to eat. Fortunately, when I joined URDT Girls School, we started working as team, to achieve our family vision. We have achieved the following; a permanent house, 9 acres of land, a well-constructed latrine, bath room and we have already bought a plot in town where we are planning to build a house for business. In terms of education we all go to schools. We have also managed to keep some animals and rearing some birds though they are few in number but we hope to add. I never knew that we would once be in a well-constructed permanent house and have peace at home. I thank URDT and URDT Girls School for supporting our home through education and training.

2. KEMBABAZI ZIPRORAH: PRIMARY SIX

My name is Kembabazi Ziporah, I am in P.6 class. I joined URDT Girls School in 2016. When I joined the school, my father and I attended the visioning workshop. In that workshop, we learnt the following:-

We learnt how to make a Vision. We drew our family Vision for five years. My father and I went back home and shared a vision with my family members. Our vision is to have a permanent house, good latrine, good kitchen, bathrooms, banana, coffee, pineapple and maize plantation and a poultry project.

When I had not yet joined the school, we didn’t have a vision as per now we have the Vision. We have achieved the following:-  We have bricks which are enough for us to build a permanent house.

 We have banana plantation – one and half of an acre.

 We have a coffee plantation - one and half of an acre.

 We have a quarter an acre of a pineapple garden which we are planning to expand to one acre. The purpose for the pineapples is to get vitamin C. We planted them in order to be healthy and later on generate income.

 We planted one acre of maize to get enough food and income in our home.

My mother joined a women’s group of 20 people and she is the secretary of that group. That group helps us in getting money on credit for investment. Before joining URDT Girls School, my mother was not a member of any savings and credit group but now she is a member of a group.

I am very happy for this opportunity at URDT Girls School and glad that it is teaching me and my family to develop ourselves.

14 APPENDIX 3: LIST OF STAFF AND BOARD MEMBERS

LIST OF STAFF AND THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES Head teachers: Primary : Kayesu Jeninah Secondary: Katabazi Robert Directors of Studies: Primary: Katusiime Clovis Secondary: Bagenda Elisha Deputy Head teacher Secondary: Nyamahunge Janet Teachers Primary section: Nsimenta Lucky, Tushemerirwe Agnes, Atuhiire Obed and Habasa Alex Teachers Secondary section: Kamyaka Bernadatte, Ayesiga Irene, Nyakaisiki Christine, Mutumba Byakatonda, Natulinda Everlyne, Balkania P Nelson, Akugizibwe Robert, Kiraga Magezi, Beyongyera Leonard, Katusiime Hope, Katusabe Madalena, Turanzomwe Emmanuel, Mbonimpa Habert, Nsungwa Annet and Ndagize John Bosco Staff Secretary: Primary and Secondary: Atuhire Obed and Katusabe Madalena Games & Sports trainers: Nsimenta Lucky and Nawanyana Harriet Debate in – charges: Primary: Tushemerirwe Agnes Secondary: Ndagize John Bosco School Community Development Officer: Abesiga Simon Student Development Tracer Officer: Agwang Martha Administrative Secretary : Kiiza Monica Bursar: Kabanyoro Scovia Computer Trainer: Mwesigye Dinato Library and Documentation: Nantaba Deborah Career Guidance : Balkania P Nelson Laboratory incharges: Nawanyana Harriet and Nsungwa Annet Senior Woman Teacher: Nyakaisiki Christine Furniture & Environmental Sanitation/ compound : Ayesiga Irene Health & Hygiene: Kemigisha Patience and Kusemererwa Clementina Meals and Kitchen Hygiene: Akugizibwa Robert Radio Programme: Nsungwa Annet GEM Coordinator: Natulinda Everlyne Straight Talk / Young Talk Coordinator: Kamyaka Bernadate and Nyakaisiki Christine Red cross: Akugizibwe Robert Patriotism club: Balkania P Nelson Leadership Development: Katusiime Hope Farm Assistants: Mukiibi Shaban Back up support: Akugizibwe Robert, Katusabe Madalena and Atuhire Obed Vocational Training Coordinator: Katusabe Madalena Matrons prim & sec: Kemigisha Patience and Kusemererwa Clementina Cooks: Kule Amir, Mbabazi Pauline and Byaruhanga Charles Watch men: Kisembo Joseph, Nyendwoha Alifunsi and Saidi Azizi

LIST OF BOARD MEMBERS S/N Name Designation 1 Dr Mwalimu Musheshe Chairman 2 Mr Fred Kabuye Treasurer 3 Mrs Alida Bakema Boon Secretary 4 Mr Rutaboba Ephrem Member 5 Prof. Jassy Kwesiga Member 6 Mrs Lukwago Gertrude Member

15 APPENDIX 4: AUDITED STATEMENT 2017

Budget Actual Variance INCOME UShs Euros UShs Euros UShs % Balance b/f 17,249,725 4,662 17,249,725 100 AFPF UGS 17,500,000 4,730 17,500,000 4,730 - 0% Carnegie Social Initiative 39,434,165 10,658 39,434,166 10,658 - 0% Elimu Foundation UGS 115,448,725 31,202 115,448,725 31,202 - 0% KIO 101,025,000 27,304 101,025,000 27,304 - 0% Nordic Capital Social Initiative 241,906,250 65,380 239,561,250 64,746 (2,345,000) -1% KF 115,912,944 31,328 115,912,944 31,328 - 0% Soroptimist 6,165,000 1,666 6,165,000 1,666 - 0% Total corporate donations 637,392,084 172,268 652,296,810 176,296 14,904,725 2% Other incomes 11,500,000 3,108 10,820,064 2,924 (679,936) -6% Total income 648,892,084 175,376 663,116,874 179,221 14,224,789 2% EXPENDITURE Students Development: Academic Education Text books/Reference materials 1,000,000 270 - - 1,000,000 100% National and local examination 15,000,000 4,054 14,477,000 3,913 523,000 3% Scholarship 16,500,000 4,459 16,500,000 4,459 - 0% scholastic materials and exam papers 1,800,000 486 1,705,150 461 94,850 5% Science subject materials 1,500,000 405 1,360,000 368 140,000 9% Total Academic Education 35,800,000 9,676 34,042,150 9,201 1,757,850 5% Change Agent Training(co-curriculum) Agriculture practice training 7,000,000 1,892 6,431,900 1,738 568,100 8% Essay writing competition 300,000 81 280,000 76 20,000 7% Inquiry based learning projects 6,000,000 1,622 5,594,800 1,512 405,200 7% IT Training 2,000,000 541 2,000,000 541 - 0 Life skills workshop and clubs- seminars on relations 800,000 216 716,000 194 84,000 11% Music Dance & Drama 1,500,000 405 1,458,000 394 42,000 3% Radio Programme on leadership 3,000,000 811 2,490,000 673 510,000 17% Sports and life skills activities 9,000,000 2,432 8,064,800 2,180 935,200 10% Training in creative art and art exhibitions 1,500,000 405 1,471,000 398 29,000 2% Vocational Training 1,600,000 432 1,586,000 429 14,000 1% Total Change Agent Training (co-curricular) 32,700,000 8,838 30,092,500 8,133 2,607,500 8% Boarding and Uniforms Cleaning materials/Sanitation & Hygiene 8,000,000 2,162 7,775,900 2,102 224,100 3% Clothing students Uniform 4,500,000 1,216 4,051,000 1,095 449,000 10% Food 130,000,000 35,135 128,491,825 34,728 1,508,175 1% Kitchen Utensils 600,000 162 552,000 149 48,000 8% Medical 5,500,000 1,486 5,298,800 1,432 201,200 4% Total Boarding and Uniforms 148,600,000 40,162 146,169,525 39,505 2,430,475 2% Total Students Development 217,100,000 58,676 210,304,175 56,839 6,795,825 3% Community Development Sub-County level training with EMs 1,600,000 432 1,500,000 405 100,000 6% Alumni Club 3,000,000 811 2,606,250 704 393,750 13% Contribution social responsibilities & Condolence 2,500,000 676 2,442,000 660 58,000 2% Human rights activities/GEM 1,200,000 324 1,040,000 281 160,000 13%

16 Popular theatre 3,000,000 811 2,519,500 681 480,500 16% Radio Programmes 500,000 135 471,000 127 29,000 6% Seminars and workshops 1,500,000 405 1,340,000 362 160,000 11% Student tracer desk 8,000,000 2,162 7,501,500 2,027 498,500 6% Expense on education coordination office 2,000,000 541 1,905,600 515 94,400 5% Total Community Development 23,300,000 6,297 21,325,850 5,764 1,974,150 8% Home Development: Back Home project Back home Monitoring and Evaluation 4,000,000 1,081 3,311,090 895 688,910 17% Documentation 3,000,000 811 2,735,000 739 265,000 9% Workshops and special meetings 1,500,000 405 1,159,800 313 340,200 23% Workshops & Seminars 500,000 135 489,000 132 11,000 2% Total Back Home project 9,000,000 2,432 7,694,890 2,080 1,305,110 15% Parents Workshops End of term workshop 15,600,000 4,216 15,073,500 4,074 526,500 3% Residential training workshop & TDW 17,000,000 4,595 13,726,500 3,710 3,273,500 19% Total Parents workshops 32,600,000 8,811 28,800,000 7,784 3,800,000 12% Total Home Development 41,600,000 11,243 36,494,890 9,864 5,105,110 12% Management and Administration Audit fees 3,000,000 811 3,000,000 100% Bank charges 3,200,000 865 3,074,751 831 125,249 4% Communication and Transport 9,000,000 2,432 7,905,000 2,136 1,095,000 12% Recruitment, staff training & Upgrading 1,500,000 405 1,422,000 384 78,000 5% Staff salaries & wages 275,160,000 74,368 274,204,457 74,109 955,543 0% Stationery and office items 4,500,000 1,216 4,115,300 1,112 384,700 9% Utilities ( Rent, Water & Electricity) 20,000,000 5,405 19,235,886 5,199 764,114 4% Selection of new students 5,000,000 1,351 4,988,800 1,348 11,200 0% Total Management and Administration 321,360,000 86,854 314,946,194 85,121 6,413,806 2% Repairs & Maintenance Vehicles & Motorcycles 3,700,000 1,000 3,570,000 965 130,000 4% Office equipment 14,000,000 3,784 13,170,400 3,560 829,600 6% Electricity 2,000,000 541 1,786,000 483 214,000 11% Repair & upgrading of computer lab 12,000,000 3,243 10,970,000 2,965 1,030,000 9% Furniture & fittings 12,091,800 3,268 1,321,700 357 10,770,100 89% Buildings 10,000,000 2,703 8,567,500 2,316 1,432,500 14% Total Repairs & Maintenance 53,791,800 14,538 39,385,600 10,645 14,406,200 27% Total Administration costs 375,151,800 101,392 354,331,794 95,765 20,820,006 6% Total Running costs 657,151,800 177,609 585,961,819 158,368 20,820,006 3% Capital Investment New Motorcycles 4,000,000 1,081 - - 4,000,000 100% Pit latrine excavation & construction 5,000,000 1,351 3,050,500 824 1,949,500 39% Security Fencing 1,500,000 405 - - 1,500,000 100% Total Capital Investment 10,500,000 2,838 3,050,500 824 7,449,500 71% Total URDT Girls’ School Expenditure 667,651,800 180,446 625,507,209 169,056 42,144,591 6% Surplus/(Deficit) 37,609,665 10,164.77

Authorized Dr. Mwalimu Musheshe, URDT Board Chairman

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