Uganda - Day 5

May he be like rain falling on a mown field, like showers watering the earth.  Psalm 72:6

Rains came today to grow the plants in Nakalama, grow friendships, and rearrange our schedule.

Our day started at Liberty High School.  Liberty High School is the pipeline of growth that God is providing for the Buluya Community.  Buluya currently has 304 students.   In 2016, there were 12 students.  The school covers Senior 1 – Senior 4.  This is preparation to send students to a larger area for University.  Students take classes in Chemistry, Physics, Biology, English Language and Entrepreneurship.  Students learn in a traditional fashion with classrooms, textbooks, chalkboards and compulsory exams.

Traditional learning is not the only form of learning at Liberty High School.  Hands-on learning plays an important role as well.  Learning and sustainability work together to build up the community.  For Liberty High School, hands-on learning is the key to sustainability for these students.  The team was able to witness students making liquid soap.  Why liquid soap?  Liberty does not buy any more soap for the school.  On a regular basis, the students use chemistry, math, physical education, and art to make the soap for the school.  This process not only helps the school but also helps the individual students.  The students can take this skill home to make soap for their homes and to gain entrepreneurial skills with the products.

Another important priority at Liberty High School is the safety of the girls of Buluya.  There is housing for 134 girls.  These are girls that do not have safe environments or live long distances from school.  The girls guide the expectations for each section of the dorm.  The guidelines created by the girls are posted in each section of the dorm.

Our morning visit was to Cornerstone Vocational School was moved to the afternoon because of the rain.  Cornerstone Vocational School provides opportunities for growing businesses.  Currently, Cornerstone is providing entrepreneurial opportunities in the areas of tailoring, jewelry design, and yarn work.  Our youngest team member, Chloe, was gifted with a beautiful sweater made by the yarn students.  John, our team leader, gave an informational training on financial literacy.  Students were completely engaged and asking questions.  Team members were able to bless these students by purchasing a variety of jewelry.  One noticeable difference at Cornerstone was the addition of small children with the students.  Seeing the additional children is a testament to the school’s focus on providing opportunities for victims of domestic abuse.

Our visits are coming to a conclusion, but the power of God is raining down here in Uganda.