Daystar School
Empowering the kids of Namalemba to build their futures
“Whoever welcomes one of these little children in my name welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me does not welcome me but the one who sent me.”
Mark 9:37
Porridge time! Attending school means students receive two meals a day.
We welcomed to first students to Daystar School in May 2022! Parents were lining up to enroll their children, thrilled to finally have a school in the neighborhood.
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School in Uganda generally consists of 3 nursery school grades (about 4-6 years old), 7 primary grades (about 7-15 years old), and then secondary school or vocational training.
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In our first year, Daystar School offered all three nursery grades and primary 1, serving 287 students. Since then, our partner organization, The Forgotten International, generously funded the building of a brand new school building! Thanks to this new facility, we are now able to expand our offerings up to primary 5, with the hope of gradually expanding to all 7 primary grades.
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A primary school education is lifechanging, helping kids develop their language skills, critical thinking, and opening up a variety of trades and professions.
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Currently, very few Namalemba kids are able to graduate from primary school, due both to the high cost of school fees and the burden of commuting to a distant school. Without a primary school diploma, kids' options are limited to farming, day labor, or starting their own business.
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By bringing an affordable school to the neighborhood, Daystar is stepping into this gap. Upon graduating from primary school, students can enroll in vocational school (hairdressing, tailoring, and baking are especially in demand in Namalemba) or enroll in secondary school, which prepares them to become teaching assistants or university students.
Our heart is to provide lifechanging education to the kids of Namalemba, both those who can afford it and those who cannot. Currently, about 50% of our students are unable to pay school fees. We have visited the homes of these students, many of whom have lost one or both parents, and we are committed to doing everything in our power to keep them in school. $20 USD a month will cover the school fees for a child in need, which includes two meals every school day. How to contribute.
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The excitement in the community is palpable, as parents know what education means for their children. We are thrilled to help these kids develop their potential, and we can't wait to see where they go from here!
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