By Cassandra Jones | Communication Manager
Our Grandmother Program has increased by almost 5,000 grandmothers! Due to the increase of grandmothers we are also increasing the amount of resources they have access to including: microfinance funds, soap, food, farming tools, training, home improvements, and more.
These additional grandmothers are able to support thousands more children while ensuring that each child has a responsible and loving adult to care for them. Many grandmothers are caring for their grandchildren 24/7 while awaiting for them to be phased back into school.
The Ugandan Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES) recently released the schedule for a phased return to school. This schedule ensures that social distancing and other COVID-19 safety measures can be observed at school.
Until all students return, the MoES has donated Home Study Learning text books for Nyaka Primary School students and we’ll continue to create and distribute additional study materials to all students.
The Ministry of Health has begun implementing it’s COVID-19 vaccination program. During phase one, health workers, teachers, security personnel, citizens above 70, and those with underlying conditions will be vaccinated. This phase will greatly and positively affect the Nyaka community with our teachers and grandmothers being vaccinated, helping keep the entire community safe.
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