CEO MAGAZINE ARTICLE JUNE

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Mentoring Program

Dear Nyakasura School Students and Well-Wishers of the School,

I would like to tell you more about the Nyakasura School mentoring program that is beginning in July.   

Former students of the school are committing to spending a Saturday at the school talking to the students about their futures.  Most of the mentors will provide career mentoring for students who are planning  the next phase of their lives be it university studies, learning a trade or entering the work force. The mentors will talk to the students about what it is like in their respective careers, how they got where they are today and what choices you have as you enter a certain career.

Mentors will also have the opportunity to address such topics as HIV/AIDS awareness, Drug Abuse, Human Rights, etc.  

Finally, mentors will also talk about the importance of CV writing, interviewing tips, and other soft skills that are often undiscussed.

It is a simple program and only takes one day out of the lives of the mentors, but provides an immeasurable benefit to the students at the school.

If you would like to participate please email us at nyakasura@gmail.com.

Update from Fort Portal

I've just returned from Nyakasura School where I spent about two days assessing the water source and why there is the tremendous shortage at the school. A contractor will be writing a report summarizing the work to be done so the Alumni can provide water to the students 24 hours per day, ridding the school of the awful pit latrines and the horrible bathing facilities.

I had the opportunity to see the ram system that is currently pumping water to the school. This system, working like a vacuum, has been pumping water from the stream to the school for nearly 80 years. The technology is nothing short of amazing, especially considering the time period it was installed. It seems the problems with the water supply are stemming from leaking pipes, which need to be replaced due to the leaks and because they were constructed from asbestos. This is a video of the ram pump in action.

I also had a wonderful experience talking with many of the teachers and the students. All are very excited and eager to work together to bring Nyakasura to the forefront of education in Uganda. We had open forums where each group could discuss their concerns about Nyakasura School and their visions for the future of the school. I was very optimistic when I left and felt like every one was on the same page and had the same vision for Nyakasura.

I can't wait to go back to the school with more good news from the Alumni. This project is nothing short of remarkable, and all parties involved are aware of this fact as proven by the energy exuding from the stakeholders as they discuss the possibilities that lie in wait for Nyakasura School.

I'll be sure to keep you informed as things continue to progress!!

Renovations at Nyakasura

Although we are all racing to repair our houses, our first goal at Nyakasura is to install plumbing at the school to improve the water supply. The students currently have access to running water for one hour per day, making life very difficult for the students and increasing the likelihood of disease and sickness.

Installing indoor plumbing and water is a massive undertaking that involves installing plumbing in nearly 50 buildings.

This is a map of the school with the proposed layout of the pluming.