Uganda

MARCH 2026: EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT OPENED AT PICAVET CLINIC

On Monday, March 16, the doors of the new Emergency Department were opened. The first patient was a toddler with pneumonia and acute diarrhea. The department has four rooms: an Emergency Room, a room for minor surgeries, a dental room, and a sterilization room. Additionally, an ambulance was purchased for emergency surgeries at the large…

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Uganda

NOVEMBER 2025: VOCATIONAL GRADUATION CEREMONY IN UGANDA

On 21 November, 98 vocational students received their certificates during a ceremony attended by over 400 guests. Many of the graduates were young people and teenage mothers who completed training in ICT 1 & 2, Hairdressing, Cosmetology, and Agriculture 1. Exams were administered by an inspector from the Ugandan Ministry of Education. All students passed.…

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Uganda

SEPTEMBER 2025: FOOD SECURITY & EDUCATION FOR UNEMPLOYED FAMILIES

The Contribute Farm supports both food production and school fees for children of unemployed families. Parents of primary school students work on the farm and are compensated with monthly food packages and payment of school fees. In Uganda, 54% of the population can afford only one meal per day. Additionally, 30% of children never attend school because…

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Uganda

FEBRUARY 2025: GENERATOR INSTALLED FOR VOCATIONAL TRAINING

As the new school term begins, vocational programmes benefit greatly from the installation of a new generator. In 2024, solar panels failed to provide adequate electricity, especially affecting the ICT and Cosmetology departments. A generous donation enabled us to purchase a 30 kVA generator, replacing the previous 16 kVA unit. The new generator guarantee’s reliable…

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