1. Linking school communities internationally to improve educational opportunities and establish long-term relationships Sister School Project

2. Sister School Project Process  Identify a school community in Uganda that is in desperate need  Determine how we can make a difference  Begin fund raising activities and collection of needed educational supplies  Write letters to establish pen-pals between school communities

3.  Uganda is a democratic country with a strong commitment to universal education.  Lacks sufficient resources to adequately fund its school system  English speaking  We have developed multiple contacts in-country to ensure the success of this project Why Uganda?

4. Uganda is in East Africa Where is Uganda?

5. It is landlocked (no direct access to an ocean) Where is Uganda?

6. It is bordered by Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, Sudan, Tanzania Uganda is in East Africa

7.  Size: slightly smaller than Oregon  Population: 26 million  Most people involved in subsistence agriculture  Life expectancy: 45 years  Literacy: the ability to read by age 15 is about 70%  male: 79.5%  female: 60.4% (2003 est.) Facts about Uganda - People

8.  Uganda is located directly on the equator  Landlocked - no direct access to ocean  Receives adequate rainfall and generally a rich soil  Because it is mainly on a plateau, several thousand feet high, it has a relatively fair climate  Uganda is a land of great bio-diversity and is home to over half the bird species found in sub-Saharan Africa and many endangered species Facts about Uganda - Land

9. Sunrise on Lake Victoria Uganda - Photo

10. Uganda Photo Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

11. Uganda Photo Young Mountain Gorilla in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

12.  The government has sponsored Universal Primary Education (U.P.E) through the 7th grade  While U.P.E is guaranteed to all children in Uganda these schools are under- funded  The government provides about $30 per year per child for education in these public schools  Private schools cost much more (from $60 - $500 per year). However, even $60 a year is outside of the reach of most families Education in Uganda

13. Students of St. Andrews Matale Primary School Education in Uganda

14. Students of St. Andrews Matale Primary School Education in Uganda

15. Ugandan SchoolU.S. School St. Andrews Matale School Major needs - electricity, windows, desks, books, educational materials and supplies Hanah Senesh Community Day School, Brooklyn, NY Kirumba Primary School Major needs - xxxx Ryan Intermediate School, Queens, NY Kyabbumba Primary School Major needs - library, classroom doors and space No American School yet Lwamaya Primary School Major need - classroom doors, windows, supplies No American School yet Status of Sister School Program

16. LWAMAYA PRIMARY SCHOOL  School is in a rural area  480 students with 13 teachers  There are only 5 classrooms, grades 1, 4 and 6 meet outside  Desk and chairs for only 80 students  Books and school supplies are scarce Example of School and Needs

17. Matale School Classroom School Pictures - 1

18. Matale School Classroom School Pictures - 2

19. School Improvements Construction to improve school and build desks and chairs

20. School Improvements Desks for students, doors for classes and windows

21. School Improvements School supplies for students and teachers use