Hosanna Youth Project

One big problem in Uganda is the number of pupils who drop out of school before they have completed their education. The biggest cause of this is the inability to pay school fees. Although there is supposed to be access for all to Government schools through the Universal Primary Education (UPE) and Universal Secondary Education (USE), in practice this is not fully implemented yet.

This leads to young people leaving school and looking for work, turning to ‘sugar daddies’ or prostitution to find the fees to continue. Initially we identified the problem with secondary school girls and wanted to provide a safe environment for an opportunity to return to school, so Hosanna House was born.

Hosanna House is our home for girls who are either at Secondary School or working with us in order to go back to education.
This is located on plot of land very close to Masaka Town and to the largest Secondary School in the area. After thinking about this project for some time it happened very quickly, we were shown the plot on a Friday and 6 days later it was ours! The plot had a half finished house on it that we have completed.
We then built block with 3 rooms that can house up to 9 young ladies and a toilet / shower block.

As we continued to grow we gathered a few boys who also needed help and we had to rent a room in town to house them.

In July 2010 we agreed to look after a group of young people from another ministry in the town, ‘He Will Provide’ so our family grew by 10! We then employed a full time residential social worker, Sylvia, to look after our growing family. At the same time we moved the boys to the house where ‘He will Provide’ was based.

In May 2011 we received a donation to enable a property to be purchased for our teenage boys to live in, this is known as Hallelujah House.

At the time of writing we are now caring for about 30 young people, providing education, food and housing. These are spread over 5 sites. Hosanna House (Masaka) has 7 girls and a young child, Hallelujah House (Masaka) has 5 boys, 4 young ladies live at Bwala and at the school we have Hosanna House with 6 girls and Hallelujah House with7 boys.

During this year we hope to build an extension to Hosanna House in Masaka as the current rooms are becoming cramped. The cost adding these 3 extra rooms will be about £6000 ($10,000).

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Our Secondary School set in a village called Kasaka, near Lake Victoria provides 4 years of education leading to O Level National exams. We currently have around 100 pupils. In 2021 all our pupils passed their exams and we were place in the top 30% of all secondary schools in Uganda.

Kasaka Health Clinic

We built and equipped a much needed Health clinic in Kasaka

With the help of a group of British medical students, we have been able to build and equip a much needed Health clinic in Kasaka. This will provide healthcare where it is most needed.

At present, we employ 2 full-time nurses. They are responsible for the healthcare of the children at both schools. Each child has a health check every term, and a vaccination service is offered to all our children.

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In 2020 we planted about 8 acres of coffee plants to help provide income for the schools

As a responsible organisation we need to be working towards generating income within Uganda to support the work amongst children and young people. With this in mind we have allocated land at our Kasaka site to run a farm. We are able to grow sufficient maize to provide porridge for all our primary school children every day. We also breed and rear pigs both for sale and to gift to families around the area.

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Help us allow children to board at school

It is very common for students in Uganda to board at school and following the COVID epidemic and our excellent exam results more pupils would prefer to board at school. During 2020 we were able to build dormitory for 40 girls and the picture show our latest building for the boys. We now need to equip this building with beds, mattresses, a solar lighting system and curtains. To do this will cost £7000 please help us buy buying an item for this new dormitory. See our shop page here for the items we need.

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Powering Our Schools for a Brighter Future

The Challenge: No Mains Electricity

At Love in Action, we are committed to providing quality education and healthcare to children and families in rural Uganda. However, one of our biggest challenges is the lack of access to mains electricity at our schools.

Currently, we rely on a small solar system that provides only limited power, and when this is insufficient, we are forced to use a diesel generator. This comes with high fuel costs, noise pollution, and an environmental impact, making it an unsustainable long-term solution.

To provide a more reliable and sustainable source of power, we need to upgrade our solar system.

Our Solar Power Upgrade Plan

To meet the energy needs of our schools, we plan to install a 10KW lithium battery solar system, which will provide consistent, renewable power for lighting, classrooms, computer use, and essential school operations.

Planned System Components:

8 x 550W solar panels – Efficient energy collection for reliable power generation.

5KVA inverter – Converts solar energy into usable electricity for the school.

10KW lithium battery – Stores energy for use during cloudy days and evenings.

Benefits of Upgrading to a High-Capacity Solar System:

Eliminates reliance on our diesel generator – reducing fuel costs and environmental impact.

Provides a stable power supply – ensuring continuous learning without electricity interruptions.

Enables better education – allowing the use of computers, projectors, and lighting for evening study.

Supports the health clinic – ensuring power for medical equipment and essential services.

Long-term sustainability – reducing operational costs and supporting environmental conservation.

Cost & How You Can Help

The total cost of this solar power upgrade is £6,000. This will provide a long-term, sustainable solution to our schools’ electricity needs.

We are seeking donations and sponsorships to help us fund this essential upgrade.

Ways You Can Support This Project:

📌 Make a Donation – Every contribution, big or small, brings us closer to our goal.

📌 Fundraise for Us – Organise an event or campaign to support this project.

📌 Sponsor a Solar Panel – Contribute towards one of the 8 panels (£100 each).

📌 Corporate Sponsorship – Businesses and organisations can partner with us for sustainable energy solutions.

Be Part of the Solution

Access to reliable electricity is a game-changer for education and healthcare in our community. By supporting this project, you will help us create a stable, sustainable learning environment for hundreds of children, ensuring they have the resources they need to succeed.

🔗 Donate today and help us power the future!

For more information or to support this project, contact us today. Together, we can bring light, learning, and lasting impact to our schools.