Partnerships between business and charity can be very beneficial for both parties. Meet some of our business partners and find out why they were inspired to help. Coach Cat Cripps “The story of the Uphill Trust is truly remarkable – from a series of chance encounters to the incredible progress that has been made to […]
During the extended COVID lockdowns in 2020/21, many of the children at Uphill were hungry, and unfortunately they are still hungry now. Crop yields on their small shambas (subsistence farms) are down, and getting enough to eat is a continuing challenge for too many of the school families. Providing a hot meal in school for […]
During our trip in February 2020 I held a dental health and toothbrushing workshop with some of the school staff. The aim was to start a toothbrushing programme for everyone at Uphill. We had taken toothbrushes, toothpaste, dental education aids and posters out in our suitcases. All the supplies were left at the school for […]
During our trip to Uphill in February we were privileged to join the school’s staff and children for a very moving tribute to Danny Furey. Danny, who died in Scotland at the end of 2021, was one of The Uphill Trust’s first supporters. Born with cerebral palsy in Dundee in 1950, Danny was recognised as […]
After the longest COVID closure in the world, school’s back in Uganda! Uphill pupils fared better than many others in rural schools – the teachers were paid and remained at work. The Uphill home schooling programme certainly helped the primary school children remain connected with education – but it was no substitute for daily lessons […]
What the school catering staff would really like for Christmas is a new kitchen for Uphill.
What do you think when you see a photocopier? Is it just another bit of office equipment?
Six Uphill Kiltwalkers took to the streets of Glasgow on Sunday 26 September 2021 for the first live Kiltwalk since 2019.
The Class of 2020 faced challenges in their final year at school: COVID lockdown, home schooling, then back to school to live in a ‘bubble’ with their classmates for 4 months. In March 2021 they were finally allowed sit the 2020 Ugandan Primary Leaving Examination (PLE). This is a national qualification, and without a good […]
On 7 June 2021 Uphill was looking forward to welcoming all the primary year groups into school for the start of the last term of the delayed 2020 academic year. But it was not to be… Three days later we received this message from school director, Elius: “Uganda at Crossroads! What is happening is very […]
Running 5km a day for 30 days straight doesn’t sound too bad, especially for two young fit firefighters. Now add 34kg of firefighting kit including breathing apparatus and still run 5km each day in around 30 minutes. That is some challenge. This was the torture devised for themselves by two of Hereford and Worcester’s firefighters, […]
The story of the Uphill Junior School Head Girl 2020-21. Uphill school director Elius first met J in 2014 when she was living with her mother and four younger siblings. She possessed one raggedy dress, had a challenging home life, and had never been to school – but she was clearly a bright child. He […]
Elius Muhimbise has a dream: To transform society by offering a quality education to everyone who wants to learn, no matter their means. Especially girls. […]
Who would you choose? International development charities have different ways of dealing with construction projects, especially in rural areas. Some like to use overseas volunteers to build schools, clinics and other capital projects; others use local tradesmen. The Uphill Trust is firmly in the second category. We celebrate our local build team – all of whom are […]
Uphill Junior School has a staff of excellent teachers: Meet four people who are inspiring the next generation in rural Uganda. Teacher Joan Joan worked in several roles at Uphill including Deputy Head and Bursar, in addition to classroom teaching. She is a local girl, born in the same county as the school, and was […]
Uphill Junior School serves a rural community of subsistence farmers and small traders. Income levels within the community are very low or non-existent. Fees are set at a low level – even by Ugandan standards – to encourage families to send their children to school. Orphans pay no fees and adjustments are made for families […]
At the end of January each year we pinch ourselves to check that we are not dreaming – has another year gone past already? Oh yes, it has! The past 12 months have zoomed by and now The Uphill Trust is six years old! 2020 was a very odd year for everyone involved in the […]
The 2019 Christmas Appeal raised money for a permanent hand-wash station at Uphill Junior School. Construction began in August 2020, once the Uphill Build Team were allowed back on site after the COVID 19 lockdown. The station was designed by Uphill Chairman Max, following discussion with the builders. The builders in turn had detailed discussions with […]
Towards the end of 2020, Uphill Junior School hosted a team from Kirabo Africa Foundation, a US-funded non-profit organisation partnering with community-based organisations in Uganda to effect grassroots change. The visitors were particularly interested in learning about water harvesting systems, the new Uphill handwashing station, making liquid soap and to find out how to raise […]
Play is a key element in child development. Learning to play encourages children’s imagination, cognition and emotional development. Physical play develops motor skills and dexterity. Play is important for healthy brain development and helps to maintain a sense of well-being throughout life. Play is an essential part of early years learning and its importance continues […]
