KIRUCODO | Supporting Rural Development in Uganda since 2000
School and Education Material
KIRUCODO supports rural children education through school materials, meals, and safe learning spaces to reduce dropouts and improve education quality. Despite Uganda’s Universal Primary Education (UPE) policy introduced in 1997, many children in rural areas still struggle to complete their education. UPE covers only teachers’ salaries and basic infrastructure, leaving out essential needs like school meals, learning materials, and sanitary pads.
These hidden costs lead to high dropout rates, especially among girls. At KIRUCODO, we are working to bridge this gap by providing vital school supplies, food, and classroom support to underserved communities. With help from generous partners, we aim to give every child the opportunity to stay in school, learn effectively, and build a brighter future.
School-children showing their school materials
Improving Education Through Access to School Materials
In 1997, the Ugandan Government introduced Universal Primary Education (UPE) to improve literacy and increase school enrollment nationwide. While UPE has successfully boosted enrollment, it only covers teachers’ salaries and basic infrastructure. Unfortunately, it does not include essential items such as school meals, sanitary pads, scholastic materials, or uniforms—all critical to quality education and attendance, especially for girls.
The gap is visible in national exam results. In 2012, only 29% of pupils who enrolled in Primary One in 2006 completed the full primary cycle to sit for the PLE (Primary Leaving Exams). High dropout rates, absenteeism, and poor academic performance are often linked to “hidden costs” passed on to struggling families. These include meals, supplies, and lighting for homework.
At KIRUCODO, we believe every child deserves the tools to succeed in school.
Our Response
With the support of Bluebonnet Hills Christian Church(Austin, Texas, USA), Tools With a Mission (UK), Pens for Kids, and generous individual donors such as Ms. Joyce Young and James Dro, we have begun addressing these critical gaps.
However, the need remains great, and we are calling for more partners and supporters.
We Urgently Need Support In:
School meals for children in rural areas,
Pens, pencils, and exercise books,
Textbooks and storybooks,
Sanitary pads for girls,
School desks,
Construction of toilets and classrooms
We rely on donations from kind individuals who believe in our mission. Join us today, your donation empowers the next generation of rural leaders in Uganda.
School and Education Material
KIRUCODO supports rural children education through school materials, meals, and safe learning spaces to reduce dropouts and improve education quality. Despite Uganda’s Universal Primary Education (UPE) policy introduced in 1997, many children in rural areas still struggle to complete their education. UPE covers only teachers’ salaries and basic infrastructure, leaving out essential needs like school meals, learning materials, and sanitary pads.
These hidden costs lead to high dropout rates, especially among girls. At KIRUCODO, we are working to bridge this gap by providing vital school supplies, food, and classroom support to underserved communities. With help from generous partners, we aim to give every child the opportunity to stay in school, learn effectively, and build a brighter future.
Improving Education Through Access to School Materials
In 1997, the Ugandan Government introduced Universal Primary Education (UPE) to improve literacy and increase school enrollment nationwide. While UPE has successfully boosted enrollment, it only covers teachers’ salaries and basic infrastructure. Unfortunately, it does not include essential items such as school meals, sanitary pads, scholastic materials, or uniforms—all critical to quality education and attendance, especially for girls.
The gap is visible in national exam results. In 2012, only 29% of pupils who enrolled in Primary One in 2006 completed the full primary cycle to sit for the PLE (Primary Leaving Exams). High dropout rates, absenteeism, and poor academic performance are often linked to “hidden costs” passed on to struggling families. These include meals, supplies, and lighting for homework.
At KIRUCODO, we believe every child deserves the tools to succeed in school.
Our Response
With the support of Bluebonnet Hills Christian Church (Austin, Texas, USA), Tools With a Mission (UK), Pens for Kids, and generous individual donors such as Ms. Joyce Young and James Dro, we have begun addressing these critical gaps.
However, the need remains great, and we are calling for more partners and supporters.
We Urgently Need Support In:
We rely on donations from kind individuals who believe in our mission. Join us today, your donation empowers the next generation of rural leaders in Uganda.