About the Project
The project involved multiple efforts to improve facilities at Shine Preparatory School and support the community.
Location
Luhwahwa Village, Kajwenge Trading Centre, Kisinga in Kasese District of western Uganda
Quick Project Stats
| Funding Date | February 2023 |
| Luena Investment | $6,500 |
| CBO Partner | PARC-Uganda |
| Village | Luhwahwa, Kajwenge Trading Centre |
| Country | Uganda |
| # of Children Impacted | 400+ |
| Community Contribution | Manual labor, staff wages |
Multiple Barriers to Healthcare and Affordable Education
Orphans and vulnerable children in remote communities struggle to access safe and affordable education. Women and girls can not always obtain hygiene and sanitary products. Limited access to advanced medical services prevents some patients from receiving necessary healthcare and can leave families at risk.
Facility Upgrades and Health Resources Support Community Wellbeing
The donation from Luena Foundation was used to fund improvements to facilities at Shine Preparatory School, including installation of a flush toilet, installation of solar lights, and the purchase of textbooks and school furniture. The donation was also used for two efforts that support health needs and community wellbeing. First, it provided reusable sanitary pads to girls, enabling them to access cheaper, eco-friendly menstrual hygiene materials. Second, it funded assistance for Stephen, a 39-year-old driver with a family of 11 people, who has been paralyzed by disease since 2022. The donation helped fund Stephen’s ongoing access to medical review and care, get food relief and some hygiene supplies for his family, and keep his children in school.
Meet our Partner Community-Based Organization
Partners for Resource and Community Connect (PARC-Uganda) is a children oriented non-profit, community based organization that provides support to marginalized communities across the Rwenzori region of western Uganda. PARC-Uganda’s mission is to be the catalyst for the global community involvement in transformation of marginalized and overlooked regions of Africa. We envision a world of equal opportunity where children live and grow without barriers and suffering regardless of race, ethnicity, location or socioeconomic status. We believe that empowering children to become leaders can facilitate and sustain transformation of their communities.
To learn more about our partner organization, click here.
