Love in Action Christian Secondary School, Kasaka, Uganda
The Need for Education in Bukakata
The sub-county of Bukakata is home to approximately 7,000 children under the age of 18, with around 1,600 of them being orphans. While across Masaka District, about 50% of students who complete primary school continue to secondary education, in Bukakata, the average is only 11%.
With only one other secondary school in the entire sub-county, access to quality secondary education has been severely limited, leaving many young people without opportunities for further learning.
Our Secondary School: Bridging the Gap
Recognising the urgent need for secondary education, Love in Action opened our secondary school on 4th February 2013. We started with two classes: Senior 1 and Senior 2 (UK equivalent of Years 8 & 9, USA 7th & 8th Grade) with around 45 students per class. Since then, the school has expanded to four classes, following the Ugandan O-Level curriculum.
Academic Excellence & Growth
In Uganda, secondary education consists of:
• Four years (Senior 1 to Senior 4), after which students take their O-Level exams.
• Two additional years (Senior 5 and Senior 6), leading to A-Level exams for university entry.
In 2016, our first group of students sat for their O-Level exams at our school. They achieved excellent results, with all students passing. Our school ranked highly among secondary schools in the country, demonstrating the high quality of teaching and commitment of both students and staff.
At present, we do not yet offer A-Level education, but some of our high-achieving students receive support to continue their studies in Masaka town. We have plans to introduce A-Level classes in the future to further expand opportunities for our students.
Ensuring Education for All
Our school is open to all students, regardless of their ability to pay school fees. Many children in Bukakata come from vulnerable backgrounds, and we believe that education should never be out of reach due to financial hardship. Through our scholarship programme, generous supporters help cover school fees, uniforms, and learning materials for children in need.
If you would like to sponsor a student and change a life, please visit our sponsorship page.
Building for the Future
Since opening in 2013, we have made significant progress in developing the school infrastructure. As of Febuary 2025, we successfully completed the first phase of construction, which includes:
✅ Four classrooms
✅ A library
✅ Staff offices and a staff room
✅ Accommodation for eight teachers
✅ Male and female toilets
These facilities are now fully funded and operational.
Next Phases of Development
To fully equip the school and accommodate more students, we need to complete the next phases of construction. Our immediate goals include:
• Four additional classrooms (£20,000 each)
• A fully equipped kitchen, cooker, canteen, and food store (£15,000)
We rely on grants and donations to fund these essential developments. If you can support us through fundraising, donations, or grant applications, we would love to hear from you. Your support will help us provide quality education and a brighter future for the young people of Bukakata.
Get Involved
📌 Sponsor a student – Help a child access secondary education.
📌 Donate towards our building fund – Support our expansion efforts.
📌 Help with grant applications – Partner with us to secure funding.
For more details on how you can contribute, please contact us today. Together, we can transform lives through education.
