Global Challenge is really grateful to the work of Robert, the Headteacher of the school we support in Soroti, who is striving to move the school forward. This term, he has held a parents’ meeting to make parents aware of the new national curriculum in Uganda; including information about grading and how parents can support …
We are very grateful, here at Global Challenge HQ, to all our supporters who have been able to assist Hellen in buying a sewing machine. Funds have also been sent to cover the costs of the tailoring training course that Hellen attends. When she qualifies, Hellen wants to use her skills and qualifications to teach …
Following Covid, the work of the pastors in Soroti has increased tremendously, and they are asking for our prayers. Pastor Isaac is now Minister of Nakatunya IDP. His father, Rev. Isaac, has retired. Girfransio is now Senior Pastor at Rock View Church. Pastor Abraham (who is also the local representative and Project Coordinator for Global …
In 2003 many IDPs (Internally Displaced People), who had fled to the relative safety of Soroti, were gathered under a glorious fire tree in Nakatunya. It was a privilege one Sunday, writes Anne Cave one of our Trustees, to worship with them. There were tears of sadness as many had lost parents or children to …
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Billy is working on carrying out two research projects: ‘’IMPACT ASSESSMENT OF GLOBAL CHALLENGE/SPECIAL NEEDS PROJECT ON THE COMMUNITIES AROUND SOROTI DISTRICT”and‘’PERCEPTION OF THE COMMUNITIES IN SOROTI DISTRICT ON CHILD SAFETY’’ These two research topics will help steer a clear way forward as the Special Needs Project’s activities grow, to improve family livelihoods and child …
Crossroads School is very proud to have been selected for a national programme which encourages students to take more care of the environment. Students have recently been planting saplings on their school grounds. Importance Of Trees In SchoolsSchool Tree Planting projects help connect students to the benefits of trees and foster environmental stewardship. Trees help moderate …
Travelling round the district of Soroti is not always a simple task. Unmade roads, dirt tracks and jungle vegetation as well as the huge distances between dwellings, all need specialist transport. Enter BILLY’S MOTORBIKE! To get to many of the remote villages, Billy needs his trusty motorbike. Unfortunately, the rising cost of fuel plus repairs…namely …
Saturday, April 23rd saw the return of the Invicta Wind Orchestra for a St. George’s day Concert. The concert was held at Queens Road Baptist Church in Broadstairs. Thank you to the Invicta Wind Orchestra for another great performance and to the incredible team of supporters and volunteers who worked so hard all day and …
Billy Outeke, our Special Needs local representative in Uganda, has been keeping us in touch with the children with special needs, despite the challenges the global pandemic has thrust upon us all! Billyasks for prayer for Kazito, who we have been supporting for a few years. Billy says that “Kazito is grown and is doing …