Team Highgate School’s story
Hamish and Murray sponsored walk with Highgate School raising money for the Great Lakes High School
Hamish and Murray sponsored walk with Highgate School raising money for the Great Lakes High School
All funds raised will be passed to the charity irrespective of whether my target is reached, not reached or exceeded.
Great Lakes High School, Uganda
Securing the Future
This is the fundraising page for the 2019 Highgate School & LAE Tottenham Sponsored Walk which raises funds to support Great Lakes High School.
The school is in a very deprived area of rural Uganda where there is a great need for a good quality secondary school. The school was built from scratch in 2007 - the site was just an empty field - and is now a thriving establishment providing a science based education for 300 girls and boys from year 7 through to 'A' Levels.
Funds from the walk are vital to support the school and secure its future.
We are determined to continue our vital support to our sibling school in Kirima and this year, we hope to raise at least £80,000 to improve the teaching and learning experience in the school and secure its long-term sustainability:
a. Improvements to the children's nutrition (GLHS students currently eat posho and beans twice a day)
b. Improved science provision through full time teachers and replenished laboratory supplies
c. A library and information technology resource to develop a love of reading and research
d. A fund dedicated to repair, renovation and refurbishment of the existing buildings
When making donations, select the name of the UK charity "Kirima Ltd" which ensures that the funds are properly used in Uganda. 100% of your donation will be spent on the High School, with no admin costs.
You can read more at teachuganda.org
Registered Charity Number: 1128290.
Find out more about Kirima Ltd£50 + £12.5 Gift Aid = £62.50
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