ACT's Vocational Students

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 inspected their [vocational] skills and advised them to love their skills. All our children and their mentors were proud to see our Director visiting them. I am attaching photos she took with them."

                                                Garage Students

             Accounting Students                            Hair Styling Student


                Media Students                                    Tailoring Students



              Tailoring Students                                    Tailoring Students

And, you read in a previous blog in May about Osbert Muhereza, a former MukoHOPE Orphan who went on to be a cobbler! Here he is with his equipment so generously given to him by his sponsor of many years, The Children's Therapy Corner.

Judith, Osbert and Generous


Comments

  1. Nabasa Godfrey: Happy to see Osbert.Thanks ACT for the good charity workOctober 28, 2022 at 10:11 AM

    Nabasa Godfrey

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  2. Diana StubigOctober 28, 2022 at 11:23 AM

    It is very heartwarming to see Muko High School students going on to a vocational school. This opportunity wouldn't have happened with the Honors program support.

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  3. DianeNovember 1, 2022 at 3:49 AM

    Congratulations to Osbert for his determination and success!

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