Ongoing and completed Projects
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Auto Mechanic Apprenticeship
Launched in fall 2022
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During our early 2022 trip to Uganda, we discovered an auto mechanic apprenticeship in the city near Sogolelo. We connected with four teenaged siblings of our Greater Vision Academy students and offered to pay their way. The two-year apprenticeship includes housing and food and prepares young people for a sustainable career as a mechanic. So far, we’ve placed four students in this program and are hoping to expand soon!
New Uniforms for TK - P5
Spring of 2024
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We have just finished providing new uniforms for our students and getting them started for the new year. Greater Vision Academy now teaches from the primary ages through P5 and has 96 students enrolled for the 2024 school year. With your continued support we are growing in knowledge and enthusiasm for the future's of these children!
First Apprenticeship Graduates
Summerof 2024
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Just 2 years ago these 4 boys who were too old for our school to take in wanted to increase their education and find good jobs. Greater Vision Uganda sponsored our first Apprenticeship Program where they were able to get housing, food, tools and the proper training as auto mechanics. They interned for a professional auto company learning the trade and are now prepared to pursue their careers as mechanics.
Health Check-up Program
Launched in July 2020
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Early on, we noticed that most of the students did not have access to regular health check-ups. Some students had untreated conditions that were leading to severe issues. In response, we started providing health check-ups at a proper medical facility. Three students underwent immediate surgeries, all of which have been successful. Without these checkups, untreated conditions can lead to learning challenges and severe growth delays. We also provide follow-up to make sure students are continuing to receive treatment and recovering well.
Teachers' Quarters
Completed in April 2021
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Our new teachers’ quarters houses four of our teachers and their families. Having our teachers on campus and accessible to the students is vital to their growth and development.
Landscaping and Latrine
Completed in February 2021
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Our beautiful walkways and landscaping have encouraged an organized and productive environment for our students. Digging a latrine has allowed us to give students a place to practice the new hygiene habits they are learning.
Temporary Classrooms
Completed in March 2021
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We completed our first few classrooms to accommodate our K-3 students. This temporary structure has allowed us to begin teaching students while we build a much larger permanent structure.
Water Collection
Completed in May 2021
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We were able to purchase and install two large rainwater collection tanks to provide clean drinking water for our students. The nearest well is one mile down the hill from the school, so this simple upgrade has made a big difference for our students.
Backpack Drive
Completed in April 2021
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In April 2021, the nurses and doctors at Kaiser Permanente in Dublin, CA (where Suzan works) came together to do a Backpack Drive for the students of Greater Vision Academy! They gathered school supplies and enough backpacks for all of the students. At the end of May when we traveled to the village for the first day of school, we were able to deliver all of the backpacks and supplies to the kids. The children are so excited and ready to learn!
Temporary Kitchen
Completed in May 2021
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Students receive two healthy meals every school day thanks to our fully-staffed temporary kitchen!
Playground
Completed in June 2021
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Kay Redfield said, “Children need the freedom to play. Play is not a luxury. Play is a necessity.” Prior to the school launch in the summer, we built a playground with slides and swings for the students. Many of the children in Sogolelo have never seen a structured playground much less had the opportunity to play on one! Watching them play is a truly beautiful sight.
Chicken Coop
Completed in August 2021
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Our new chicken coop houses 150 chickens. These chickens and their eggs will be a source of food and will supplement the financial needs of the school. Building the coop and purchasing the chickens was the first step in creating sustainability and building natural resources for the school and its programs.
Auto Mechanic Apprenticeship
Launched in fall 2022
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During our early 2022 trip to Uganda, we discovered an auto mechanic apprenticeship in the city near Sogolelo. We connected with four teenaged siblings of our Greater Vision Academy students and offered to pay their way. The two-year apprenticeship includes housing and food and prepares young people for a sustainable career as a mechanic. So far, we’ve placed four students in this program and are hoping to expand soon!
New Classroom Building
Started in spring of 2023
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In the early spring our temporary classrooms where knocked over and damaged beyond repair by a thunder storm. With the help of our sponsors and everyone's hard work we were able to start our planned building sooner then expected. We are still in the process of completing the floors, windows and doors among other finishing touches. This now gives the students a safe warm place to continue their studies.
Finishing up our Current Building
Summer of 2024
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Thanks to missionaries who were able to assist us in clearing land, installing a few solar panels and finished the mudding and painting on the current building. Greater Vision Academy now has doors, windows and protection from the elements inside our classrooms for the students. They no longer have to learn on dirt floors and exposed to the wind and rain.