The Jewish Innovation
SCHOOL MOTTO
Knowledge is power
SCHOOL MISSION
To create future self-reliant and vibrant families that will be competitive in all developed fields world over.
This project is focusing on Nursery and primary school children ages 4-15.
In Namutumba, Jewish families lived 75 kilometers away from the only Jewish primary school in the region, therefore young children who still needed parental supervision were unable to attend classes. This forced them to either remain home all day or go to other schools where they were forced to study on Shabbat and couldn’t study Hebrew. In addition the transportation and boarding costs at Hadassah are very costly, prohibiting enrollment from poor families.
It is for the above listed reasons that Tikkun Olam is trying to help the Abayudaya community fight illiteracy and teach both Judaic studies and basic education for future community leaders.
The Impact
The first $2,000 was fundraised by campers Yoash met in the US while he was a staff member at Berkshire Hills Eisenberg Camp. With this money, the community joined together and built the schoolhouse. That momentum and the leadership of Yoash, the school’s director, helped the community unite and gain confidence in their abilities. Now the community needs funds for initial start-up costs. Your donation will help them further their progress and focus on the work of teaching and learning!
What Will You Do with the Money?
(Prices are converted from UGX to USD)
30 Desks $340
8 Black Boards $120
Text Books $280
Kitchen Equipment to prepare lunches $60
Legal Registration of the school $200
4 Soccer Goal Posts for playground $300
10 Chairs $200
Instructional Books $500
Total $2000
(Please note costs for shipping donated books and supplies is more expensive than buying locally)
