Bududa Vocational Institute: Skills for Jobs

The Institute primarily trains students to pass the Uganda National Education Board (UNEB) certification exams in four disciplines:

• Bricklaying and Concrete Practice
• Nursery Teacher Training
• Tailoring
• Carpentry

BVI’s mission is to produce well rounded students who can not only acquire skills needed for jobs, but skills and knowledge to improve their lives. In addition to the core curriculums, we provide courses to all the students in math, science, English, computer training, health and life skills. We focus particularly on providing services and programs to women as we believe this is a critical way to help this community.

BVI also offers a short computer course for members of the community. With the institute being one of the few places in this village with electricity, and one of the only places in the district offering these classes. Students learn basic computer skills including basic typing and Office programs.

Children of Peace

This weekly program supports more than 150 orphans and other vulnerable children. This program is a safety net for the children and includes good food, classroom instruction, arts programs (visual arts, drama and music) as well as soccer and volleyball. Visiting volunteers supplement local teachers who lead the activities. Donations from sponsors also provide uniforms and school supplies which are required for the children to attend school. Some sponsors also pay private school tuition when it is necessary – usually because there is no place for the child to live except in a boarding school.