The largest HOREMI project to date: our very own school! Join us! And read here what has happened so far …
« July 22, 2024: Happy ending in sky blue »
The happy ending to the school construction is now perfect: due to delivery problems with the required windows and doors, the final stage was initially delayed somewhat. But now, in July 2024, everything is in place — and the building shines all around in a vibrant sky blue. Kenneth and Naume chose a particularly water-resistant paint to ensure that the color can withstand large amounts of water during the rainy season and does not run off. The flowerbeds in front of the school were also embellished and decoratively edged. Congratulations on the beautiful new school building!
You can find out more about the school and how much fun and success the children have learning here in other articles here on the blog.

« May 1, 2024: The school is almost complete! »
Thanks to further generous donors, HOREMI has now made it: the school is finished, plastered, has ordered windows and doors and will soon have a sky-blue façade! From zero to almost finished in just six months — a happy ending to an ambitious building project.

Over 80 children are currently sitting on the school benches. And during HOREMI’s visit in March, we were able to see for ourselves how enthusiastic, fun and successful the kids are. More to follow in this or a new blog!
« March 7, 2024: The school is unfinished, but in operation »
Not a bad start for the new HOREMI Junior School! It has already taken in 72 children, who are now diligently learning reading, writing and arithmetic from the six teachers employed. Ten of these children come from the HOREMI orphanage, all the others from the surrounding villages. Most of the children, namely 41, attend Nursery – the three-year pre-school. And in the first three grades offered at the primary school, 31 children are currently sitting on the school benches. So far, poor families and single mothers in particular are happy to take advantage of the new school offer. Especially as HOREMI charges the poorest members of the community very little or no school fees and just a small contribution for lunch. HOREMI is now hoping that word will soon spread about the first-class education offered by the new school. Because in the long term, it will be dependent on a number of full-paying users. And on further donations, for example for the completion of the building: The floor is almost finished. But there are still not enough funds to plaster, paint or install windows in the new school building. So the following still applies: every euro donated helps!
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« January 29, 2024: The first day of school »
Here we go! Today, the HOREMI Junior School opened its pre-school and primary school, each comprising three grades, on the official start date of the new school year. More than 40 children came on the first and second day and a further 12 are registered. Nine pupils now have a particularly short journey to school, as they come from the HOREMI orphanage. And the community surrounding HOREMI also greatly appreciates the new offer nearby. After all, a good education for their children is the be-all and end-all for a good future.
Thank you to all the donors who have made this great project possible so far! The new building is still missing floors, plaster, doors and windows — so that it doesn’t rain in during lessons. We would therefore be delighted if you could support the “finishing” of the school with a donation.
You can find out more and donate via our campaign at betterplace.org for example!
Or since you are already here: Simply donate directly and without an extra fee via our donation page - 1000 thanks!
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« January 19, 2024: The school is almost ready for use »
It’s almost dizzying how quickly plans take shape at HOREMI when the funds are available. In the meantime, the small school kitchen has been built, the floors of the first room have been paved, the classrooms have been furnished and the garden has been laid out. All permits have been obtained and teachers have been employed. School can therefore start on time in February. Big respect to all the local people involved for this achievement!
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« January 8, 2024: The furniture builders are here »
The school building is finished, now it’s time for the interior work and furnishings. Tables, benches and chairs are being built on site. The first children will be sitting on them at the beginning of February!

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« Before the turn of the year: Roof and veranda are finished »
Every new euro donated to the school is immediately converted into materials and work, and so work continues at full speed immediately after the Christmas party (also made possible by your donations!). Before the end of the year, not only the main building but also the veranda will be roofed over. And the new school sign is already there too! This means that, according to current plans, the first lessons can take place at the beginning of February, the official start of the new school year.

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« Just in time for Christmas: The roof is almost covered »
Horemi stepped on the gas again before Christmas. Once the wooden structure was in place, the roof is covered with corrugated iron sheets. Wow, that goes fast! Thanks to many generous donations!
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« Status as of November 12: The shell is finished »
The walls grew steadily, especially in October and November. On November 12, the shell was completed: 7.5 by 9 meters, enough space for four classrooms and an office.
Would you like to contribute to the completion and maintenance with your donation? Click here to go to the donation page — 1000 thanks!
Why HOREMI needed its own school
A good education is the key to the future. This is especially true in Uganda. For a long time, Naume and Kenneth have had the idea of building their own school. The school routes for the children of HOREMI had been very long, and the fees charged by the public private schools are high. A school right on site solves both problems. The permit has been granted and school operations have started. Now it’s time to demonstrate a functioning, qualified school operation over the next two years — that’s the requirement.

The starting signal was given in April 2023 …
Kenneth had the foresight to buy bricks cheaply back in April 2023, and the foundation walls were built in August. However, the funds for bricks, cement, mortar, corrugated iron, beams, windows and doors were still lacking. Likewise for plastering and painting the building and the floor — it was not to be solidly trodden earth, but a solid floor.
A few examples of what such a building costs in Uganda: The many thousands of bricks required come to around 1,500 dollars, the 260 corrugated sheets for the roof 3,800 dollars, building sand and cement just under 2,000 dollars. Plaster and paint add around 2,600 dollars. Oh yes, and of course there are also some labor costs — estimated at around 600 to 1000 euros. Not to mention furnishing the classrooms, school materials or paying the teachers …


Please help now so that HOREMI can ensure the basic care of their protégés. Your donation helps, thank you!
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