Goat rearing project – ongoing
In order to provide a brighter future for the children in PCCP’s care, we realize the importance of improving rural household income for families in our community. Through partnership with The Associated Country Women of the World (ACWW.org.uk) we have been able to provide a pregnant goat to 50 female headed households in our community.
Each household will return the first female offspring to the project so that in due time that female goat can be impregnated and then given to yet another household. In this manner more families will be able to participate and benefit from this continually evolving program.
The participants in the program attended a training session to receive information on not only how the program works but also on proper care and nutrition for the animals.
It is our goal to expand this program to benefit more households with income and opportunity when additional support for this project is received. Please contact us if you wish to support this program.
Coffee Production
In addition to other crops, the land surrounding the primary school is used to grow coffee plants. It has taken a few years for the plants to become established but they are now producing. The sale of coffee is another method to support our goal of providing quality education and a promising future for the youth of Uganda
Biodegradable Toilet System (for teachers/staff) – COMPLETE!
Through partnership and funding with CanAssist African Relief (www.canassistafrica.ca) a new sanitation and sewage disposal system is now in place for teachers and staff at Naugalo Primary School in rural Uganda. We are eternally grateful for this support and the opportunity to implement an innovative system that will improve health and hygiene for our staff and students for many years to come.
Pit Latrines & Hand-washing Stations (for student) – COMPLETE!
PCCP’s most critical need was the construction of new pit latrines. Heavy rain had damaged the existing latrines beyond repair.
Something as simple as washing hands with soap at critical times, like after going to the toilet or before eating, can have a significant impact on children’s health. Good hygiene practices reduce the incidence of diseases such as pneumonia, trachoma, scabies, skin and eye infections and diarrhea-related diseases like cholera and dysentery.
Fundraising Update: In the fall of 2017, a small group of dedicated volunteers in Manitoba, Canada, took on the task of raising funds for new pit latrines and hand-washing stations at PCCP. It took eight months but the team (called Mission Uganda) hosted numerous fundraising events to meet the goal of $10,000 CAD to complete this project. This project was completely done on faith that God would provide. As funds were raised the project was completed in phases. In July of 2018 the team of four traveled to Uganda to celebrate the completion of the project with PCCP students and staff.
The Uganda Fire Department brought a pumper out to the school and fill the three handwashing stations and also put water into the holding tank below the latrines. This way when the tank is full a sewage truck can pump out the waste allowing the latrines to be used for years to come.
Also see the Mission Uganda team on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pccpmissionuganda.
Three-Classroom Block for Kindergarten Students – COMPLETE!
PCCP operates the Naugalo Nursery and Primary School which currently has 192 students. With the ever growing number of students, our two classroom blocks were bursting at the seams. We believe every child should have the opportunity to learn in a school setting and it is our desire to expand our facilities in order to provide a better education.
A temporary structure was put up to accommodate our ever increasing number of kindergarten students in three classes. Construction of the new classroom block began in early 2020 and was completed in 2021 through our partnership with Classrooms for Africa. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic there were some delays in materials being delivered to the construction site but as the economy slowly reopened the project was able to continue. Classrooms for Africa is a registered non-profit organization in Canada, and donations are tax receipt-able. Visit our project page on their website at http://www.classroomsforafrica.org.
On-line donations can be made by clicking the “Give Now” button. Be sure to specify that your donation is to be directed to the Naugalo School/PCCP, Uganda.
Cheques can be made payable to Classrooms for Africa and mailed to: Classrooms for Africa, P.O. Box 74006 Fraser Heights, Surrey, BC, V4N 5H9. Please note on your cheque that it is to be directed to the Naugalo School/PCCP, Uganda.
Safe Drinking Water
Many Ugandan communities rely on contaminated water sources such as streams and open wells. Safe drinking water is crucial as a leading cause of child death is diarrhea caused by drinking contaminated water. Until a safe water source is established, the school currently uses water bags generously donated by Flowing Streams Ministries along with a Sawyer portable filter system. The water bags are used to transport water from the current source back to the school where it is then put through the filter system into a 5 gallon pail.
www.flowingstreamsministries.org
Crops and Gardens
On PCCP land we grow maize, beans, coffee and tomatoes. It is an annual challenge to funds the purchase of seeds and insecticide to spray the crops. Presently the crops are planted, weeded and harvested by hand. Through grant applications we would like to acquire a tractor which would greatly improve our farming efforts.
Food prices fluctuate depending on rain and drought conditions, sometimes tripling in price. With our own tractor we could grow more food right on site, decreasing our dependency on the fluctuating local market.
Guest Houses
Proceeds from a family owned guest house in Maluku town help to fund our school. The guest house is a bed and breakfast called City Talk Hotel next to Wash and Will Hotel on Mbiro Road. After renovations, guest room are ready for visitors. Room rates are very reasonable per night. Please call +256-700-17996 for reservations.
Bible Study
PCCP is a Christian organization and it is our desire to share the love of God and the plan of salvation with the children we care for. This message is presented to the children through regular worship services and Bible studies. The Gideons International Canada generously donated 500 Bibles to PCCP.