ACT Uganda Blog

In Uganda, following education in Primary (US = grades 1 - 7) and at least some Secondary (US = grades 8 - 13), young people often choose to go to a vocational schools to learn a trade. This is a practical path for them to be able to make a living in the future. There are all sorts of vocational schools: some medical related, mechanic/garage work, tailoring, hair styling, cobbler, etc. Because the ACT children have been supported through school, the commitment to their success carries into vocational school as well.  Judith Tukahirwe, the ACT HONORS and HEAL Manager, was our very first Maverick Leadership Scholar ( learn more )and we subsequently hired her upon her graduation! She got her education in Nursing, specifically mid-wifery. Here are her words regarding the vocational students: "Thank you all for the love of our HONOR scholars ( learn more ). We appreciate it. Last week, our dear Director (Generous Turinawe) had a visit to our partner vocational schools. Generous inspect...

ACT has a program called the Maverick Leadership Scholarship. It is awarded to those who the Committee feels can truly become a leader with further education. They apply, are interviewed, and when selected receive a full-ride scholarship for the program that they choose.  Here is Isaac's story! I am called Ainembabazi Isaac, born in Rwamurindwa Village in SW Uganda. I am 26 years old. I have a Bachelor of Environmental Science that was conferred to me on 28th May, 2021 at Kabale University. Since Nov 2021, I am an Environmental Officer of Zhonghao Overseas Construction Engineering Company Limited. I am working on a water supply and sanitation project under the Ministry of Water and Environment with funding from World Bank. I attribute my professional career and leadership achievements to ACT who granted me a Maverick Leadership Scholarship in 2017. This life-changing, fully funded leadership scholarship allowed me to join the University for three academic years - something seemingl...