The 2024 school year in Uganda begins on Monday February 5th. Between now and then, during the long school vacation, is the perfect time to repair and build. The Lily van Haelen Hostel, the first girls’ dormitory at Isaac Newton High School, is well over 10 years old. Refurbishment was meant to start a year …

A new upbeat report from Irumba Juma Siriwayo. Katumba Parents Humanist Primary School plays a critical role in meeting the unique needs of the remote Bukonzo community. Our people live in scattered homes in the foothills of the 15,000 ft Ruwenzori Mountains. The nearest town, just 7km away, takes up to 30 minutes by car …

Moses Kamya has written this reflection on Mustard Seed Humanist School alumni as it moves towards the end of its second decade. When children leave, it is often difficult to keep track of them. Moses, the school’s Headteacher Director has much anecdotal evidence of how the school has changed the lifepaths of many former students. …