It Takes a Global Village?

It was well over a year ago that we wrote about a young man who was causing a stir at the center with his skills on the computer and his spelling and reading abilities. It took us all by surprise partly because he was one of the most vulnerable children in the village, his basic needs barely catered for.

Last week, Namweru Abraham (aka Rogers) was taken by one of the volunteers to be enrolled at the Budadiri Boys boarding school, about 45 minutes walk from his home. All thanks to a good friend in Seattle who, when hearing Namweru’s story, immediately offered to look in to supporting his education.

Given Namweru’s adverse home situation, we looked for a boarding school that also provided better quality education and yet was close enough to his home.

Budadiri Boys was the leading choice. It was started by Catholic missionaries in the early 1900s. It was a day school for boys, until 2000 when a boarding section was added. It attracts students from around Sironko district (where it is located), and also from neighboring districts, such as Kapchorwa, which helps provide students with an environment that is inter-cultural.

We’ve had discussions with the headmaster, Nyereki Julius, and have confidence that the school will be providing Namweru with a more stimulating and healthier environment.

With the school taking care of his daily needs, the volunteers on the ground providing logistical and emotional support and financial support coming from a continent away, Namweru is now set to focus on things that delight him the most.

Thank you for all the support, everyone!

Namweru Abraham at Budadiri Boys on the day of his inteview.