Greenfield Kids Foundation Greenfield Kids Foundation is a subsidiary project of Hamurwa Needy Children Project. (HNCP) The district of Kabale became very big and the government decided to divide it into two districts, and our project found itself in a new district called Rubanda, so we changed and registered it as a new project. Latest info can be found in our blog. There are 210 needy children in the project, 104 of them are orphans while others are needy.

The primary goal of the project is to cater for the educational needs of the needy children, as most of them are orphaned, abandoned and/or neglected while others are unable to survive on their own, despite having a relative to stay with.

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Promoters of Greenfield Kids Foundation are people with high caliber and developed minds. The idea of establishing the Greenfield Kids Foundation was to support the needy children and orphans so that they could grow scientifically oriented.

The project has an executive board comprised of 5 members chaired by Mr. Christopher Buhazi.
Board members and promoters have well tested skills in the field of child care, education and social administration.
The promoters of the school, who are the founders, came up with a common idea, to identify communities in their respective areas and examine their needs and problems related to educational improvement caused by lack of schools and a lack of income generating activities, which will in turn be a source of school fees. This is because many children fail to go to primary and secondary or institutional schools.
ICT Centre and the primary school in the project is designed for these cases.
The board focuses on needy children and orphans to ensure they are raised in a scientific-oriented and technologically upright environment.

The project mostly serves pupils from the Hamurwa Community and other neighboring areas, with particular focus on orphans and other needy children, including those from neighboring districts, such as Kisoro District, kanungu District, Rukungiri District…

ACRONYMS USED

ICT : Information and Communication Technology.

HNCP : Hamurwa needy Children Project (now Greenfield Kids Foundation).

HNC ICT Hamurwa Needy Children Information and Communication Technology

OPERATIONAL SYSTEM AND METHODOLOGY

Vision

To turn the HNC ICT Centre into a model ICT Centre in all spheres of education by 2018.

Mission Statement

To turn needy children into well-disciplined, scientifically-oriented and technically-skilled pupils.

SWOT ANALYSIS

S –strength

W- Weaknesses

O- Opportunities

T- Threats

STRENGTH OF HNC ICT CENTRE

Big catchments area, therefore big enrolment.

Good place of worship (the centre being near the church).

Strategically positioned (near Gomborola Headquarters and health centre).

Easy access (near the road).

Good neighborhood (friendly neighbors).

WEAKNESSES

Parents are poor.

Low motivation for teachers and instructors.

Pupils don't have accommodation.

Some pupils arrive late to school because of long distance of travel

Lack of food to feed the children.

OPPORTUNITIES

i) Qualified teachers and instructors

ii) Nearby security (sub county head quarters and health centre)

iii) Accessibility to means of transport

iv) Spiritual environment (church nearby)

THREATS

-Lack of sufficient infrastructure.

-Lack of funding from the government and donors.

SOURCE OF FUNDING

The ICT Centre computers can be used as an internet café when the children are not studying, like on the weekends or during the evenings. The earnings will be used to pay the teachers and instructors.

Drama and entertainment contributions from the tourists .

Donations from friends and well-wishers.

SUBSIDIARY OF THE PROJECT

Given the opportunities and strengths of the ICT centre, the project expects to utilize recourses and ensure the project's satiability so that future and current generations are able to benefit from the same program continuously.

MONITORING AND EVALUATION

HNCICT Centre assessment will be a continuous monitoring or process review carried out semi-annually  

This will be performed by the project director, teachers and instructors as well as stake holders.

The monitoring and evaluation will focus on the objectives and mission statement indicated above.

 ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE

 PROJECT DIRECTOR

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 HEAD TEACHER

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Instructor, librarian, teachers/instructors, security guard (Askali)

OPERATIONAL BUDGET

 BANK DETAILS:

NAME: BARCLAYS BANK-UGANDA A/C NAME: Greenfield Kids Foundation A/C NO. 6003448531   SWIFT CODE: BARCUGKX   Certificate of Official Registration as Charity

 Location

Greenfield Kids Foundation is located in south-western Uganda, in the Kabale District.

For more information you may visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kabale.

The project is about 12km away from town of Kabale.

Kabale is located approximately 420 kilometres (260 mi), by road, southwest of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city. The town lies 2,000 metres (6,600 ft) above sea level. The coordinates of Kabale are: 01 15 00S, 29 59 24E (Latitude:-1.2500; 29.9900). 

 How you can help

Why Support the Needy Children and orphans?
The children of Greenfield Kids Foundation need your support because there is:

·      a growing number of orphans, largely caused by AIDS

·      a growing number of street children, largely caused by poverty

·      increased levels of immoral and disorderly behavior, largely caused by a lack of moral guidance during childhood

·      an associated high mortality rate and a high incidence of HIV / AIDS

·      a reduced attendance in school, largely caused by poverty

How can you help the needy children and orphans of Greenfield Kids Foundation?

Make a Donation. There are 2 ways to make a monetary donation to HNCP

·      Make a donation directly to the Greenfield Kids Foundation needy children Project, or

·      Send us a cheque to Greenfield Kids Foundation, P.O. Box 1039, Kabale Uganda

Option 1:

Make a donation directly to the Greenfield Kids Foundation.

How: Transfer funds to:
Account Name. Greenfield Kids Foundation
Bank: Barclays' Bank
Account Number: 600 3448531
Swift Code: BARCUGKX

P.O. BOX 2971, KAMPALA-UGANDA

Considerations for this option: Some people will prefer to make donations directly to the project because they can be sure that the money goes directly to it. The money is managed and distributed by the Project founder, Mr. Akampurira Robert.

All donations made to the Greenfield Kids Foundation are registered on receipt.
[Please note: All endeavors will be made to maintain the disclosure log, however computer and Internet access is very limited in Greenfield Kids Foundation. But praying for everything to be fine .
A large variety of goods are required by the project and many of these are described below; however, financial donation are also used to purchase food items to reduce cases of malnutrition. Costs and units are included to show the cost and requirements of the project for each period to help you understand how badly the project needs your support.

Send School Supplies
One of the best and most common ways to help the children is to send school supplies. Any school supply that you would typically expect to use in a school in your country is of great value to the needy children of Greenfield Kids Foundation.
The table below shows the main supplies that the children need to be able to study. Costs and units are included to show the   requirements of the project for each period.

Send Personal Hygiene and Health Supplies
A key HNCP strategy is to provide personal hygiene education and supplies so that pupils can maintain their well-being, are comfortable, have settled morale and in turn are better able to concentrate on their studies.

You can help the children by sending personal health and hygiene supplies. Any personal health and hygiene supplies that you would typically expect to use in your country is of great value to the needy children of Greenfield Kids Foundation.

The table below shows the main personal health and hygiene supplies that the children of Greenfield Kids Foundation need in order to study effectively.

Send Mattresses, Beds, Mosquito Nets and Bedding
The orphans and needy children of Greenfield Kids Foundation live in very poor conditions. Most children do not sleep in a bed at night. Some children sleep on a mat on the floor and some children sleep directly on the floor.

The provision of mattresses, beds, and bedding will significantly improve the living conditions and ability to realize the benefits of attending school. The provision of mosquito nets will preserve life by assisting in the prevention of vector-borne diseases.

Typically, the cost of shipping will be prohibitive when sending large items, but bedding, pillow,  and mattresses in general, and second-hand items in good condition, may be sent at a reasonable cost.

Send Clothing and Footwear
You can help the children by sending clothing and footwear. Any clothing and footwear that you would typically consider for children in your country is of great value to the needy children of Greenfield Kids Foundation. The children are of all ages, mostly between 3 and 15, so any clothing of an appropriate size and quality will be most appreciated.

The table below shows the main school clothing and footwear items that the children of Greenfield Kids Foundation need in order to study effectively, but any clothing or footwear will be gladly received.

Costs and units are included to show the project requirements for each period.

Visit the Project
If you are already traveling to Uganda or if you are thinking about planning some travel, why not visit the project to see how the needy children live, where they go to school, and if you are lucky, the children will do some traditional African dancing and singing for you!

Volunteer at the Project
Volunteering at the project is a wonderful and rewarding way to contribute to the well being of the needy children of Greenfield Kids Foundation. You get to experience first hand the lives of the needy children while helping them at the same time.

 FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to sponsor a child?

You commit yourself to pay a certain amount each month. Many bills have to be covered at the beginning of each term so we recommend quarterly payments. For children in nursery school and primary school, a monthly fee of $25 will cover day school fees, school books, food..

What does the monthly payment cover? Below school age Food Clothing Medical help if needed Nursery (from 3 years) School age Food School fees Books Medical help if needed

How can I pay? You pay in one of the following ways: Send us a cheque: Greenfield Kids Foundation, P.O.box1039,kabale Uganda Or Use account below: Bank Name: Barclays Bank Uganda, Kabale Branch. Account name : Greenfield Kids Foundation Account No. 6003448531 Swift Code: BARCUGKX

For how long do I commit myself to be a sponsor? You commit yourself for an indefinite period of time, and we hope that you will help your sponsored child until he or she has finished their education, or at least primary school. Also, we would like to encourage you to continue supporting "your" child through secondary school, high school, and possibly university

How do I follow up on my child's progress?  You will be receiving weekly reports about what your sponsored child is doing at school.

Can I sponsor more than one child? Yes. You can sponsor as many as you wish.

What happens if my sponsor child gets sick? A doctor will be contacted in the local area and your child will receive treatment and medicine.

What is the minimum amount I can give as a donation or to a school project? We are happy for any contribution you would like to make. You can give a general charity donation of any amount of 10 Euros or more. You can also support our school project by donating needed inventories for the classrooms or by donating rooms in the school. The prices of the inventories start from 20 Euros. Thank you very much for helping children in Africa to get a good education and a better life! Together we can make a difference. Check out our blog or new website for more information.