Classrooms of Dignity,Ending Mud and Grass Learning Spaces

Classrooms of Dignity: Ending Mud and Grass Learning Spaces in Kiboga District, Uganda

In Kiboga District, Uganda, hundreds of children attend school in classrooms made of mud walls and grass-thatched roofs. These fragile structures are unsafe and uncomfortable when it rains, lessons are interrupted as water leaks through, and in the dry season, dust fills the air, making learning nearly impossible.

We are raising funds to transform these conditions by building safe, permanent classrooms where children can learn with dignity. With your support, we will replace mud and grass with strong brick walls, solid roofs, and proper desks, creating an environment where every child can thrive.

How the funds will be raised: Through community contributions, local partnerships, and generous donations from individuals and organizations who believe in education.

Impact of your support:

Safe and dignified classrooms that protect children from rain and dust.

Improved learning outcomes as teachers and students focus on education, not the classroom’s condition.

Increased school attendance and retention, especially for girls.

A lasting legacy of hope, pride, and opportunity for the Kiboga community.

Together, we can give children in Kiboga the classrooms they deserve, safe, strong, and filled with opportunity.

Campaign Purpose

The purpose of this campaign is to raise funds to replace unsafe mud-and-grass classrooms in Kiboga District, Uganda, with strong, permanent structures. Every child deserves to learn in a safe and dignified environment, and this campaign seeks to give them the foundation to succeed academically and build brighter futures.

Campaign Goals

Raise $2,000 to support the construction of permanent classrooms that replace mud walls and grass roofs.

Provide safe and dignified learning spaces where children can study without disruption from rain, dust, or unsafe structures.

Equip classrooms with basic furniture (desks and benches) to improve comfort and learning conditions.

Strengthen community involvement by engaging local builders and parents in the construction process, fostering ownership and sustainability.

Improve educational outcomes by creating an environment where teachers can teach effectively and students can learn with dignity.

Budget break down.

Construction Materials – $1,200

Bricks, cement, sand, timber, iron sheets, nails, and doors/windows for permanent classrooms.

Labor Costs – $500

Payment for local builders, carpenters, and masons who will construct/renovate the classrooms.

Basic Classroom Furniture – $200

Desks and benches to replace children sitting on the floor.

Community Contribution & Supervision – $100

Covering transportation, site supervision, and mobilization (with the community also contributing labor and local materials).