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Returning to School

Returning to School

April 2021

"I feel happy to be back at school, as we spend more time studying than at home where I dig, fetch water and collect firewood. In school we eat food on time and sleep better than at home".

Happy World Water Day 2021! An update on EVC's Water Projects

Happy World Water Day 2021! An update on EVC's Water Projects

March 2021

Today (22 March 2021) marks (UN) World Water Day 2021. In celebration, we wanted to provide an update on our current water projects that have seen significant developments since we started them in 2016.

Further update from EVC’s Chairman on the COVID-19 situation in Uganda

Further update from EVC’s Chairman on the COVID-19 situation in Uganda

February 2021

As you will know from my previous Blog, the examination classes returned to school on 15th October last year and are due to sit their exams during the month of March.

'Giving it up for...!' Lent Campaign

'Giving it up for...!' Lent Campaign

February 2021

The children at St Matia Mulumba School love to read, but they have few books which would stimulate their imagination, awaken their curiosity and increase their knowledge of the wider world.

EVC welcomes two new Trustees to it's Board

EVC welcomes two new Trustees to it's Board

January 2021

EVC warmly welcomes Maeve McGill and Oyeyinka Moses Olaniran (known as Yinka) to EVC's Board of Trustees.

A collective ‘Thank You!’ from the children!

A collective ‘Thank You!’ from the children!

January 2021

The Christmas season was a very busy one for the local ‘posta’ in Massaka, as numerous sponsors from around the UK sent their children an abundance of presents.

Our Chairman's Year-End Message 2020

Our Chairman's Year-End Message 2020

January 2021

As I look back on 2020, with all its disruptions, I am pleased to report much positive news about our work in Uganda.

Annet is a member of our family - a sponsor's story

Annet is a member of our family - a sponsor's story

November 2020

Becoming a child sponsor is incredibly rewarding and fulfilling. Through sponsorship, David Gee and his family are giving Annet the opportunity to have a self-reliant future. David tells us more about what sponsorship means to him:

Our Chairman's update on Covid-19

Our Chairman's update on Covid-19

October 2020

Ted Fawcett, EVC Uganda's Chairman provides an update on how our schools and volunteers have been impacted and adapting to the covid-19 restrictions.

How can you help?

It costs £300 to sponsor a child ( £25 monthly standing order ) This provides a child with an education, accommodation, clothing and food and pays teaching and non teaching staff. You can also donate securely through KindLink.