Suubi Community Primary School

We hereby propose to build a primary school in a very poor community of Namagera village, which is found in Wakiso District.  This school will be called Suubi Community Primary School. A Low-Cost, Child-Friendly, and Sustainable Learning Hub in [Luwero and Wakiso, Uganda]

1. Executive Summary

This proposal outlines the establishment of the Suubi (“Hope” in Luganda) Community Primary School, a primary school in [Namagera village, Wakiso District] designed to provide affordable, quality education in a safe, stimulating, and sustainable environment. By leveraging local materials, labour, and participatory design, the school will be constructed at a fraction of conventional costs, foster a sense of community ownership, and integrate vital elements of health, agriculture, and environmental stewardship into its core operations.

2. The Problem

The community of kayunga faces a critical shortage of educational infrastructure. The nearest government school is overcrowded (pupil-classroom ratio >100:1) and located over 5km away, a distance that poses a safety risk, especially for young children and girls. High poverty levels make private schooling inaccessible. This leads to low enrollment, high dropout rates, and illiteracy, perpetuating the cycle of poverty.

3. Our Solution: The Friendly, Low-Cost School Model

We will build a school that is;

• • Low-Cost: Utilizing locally sourced, sustainable materials like Compressed Stabilized Earth Blocks (CSEBs) and corrugated sheet metal for roofs.
  • Community-Owned: Employing local artisans and labourers, and involving parents in the construction and maintenance.
  • Child-Friendly: Featuring bright, well-ventilated classrooms, safe play areas, separate gender-specific sanitation facilities, and shaded outdoor learning spaces.
  • Sustainable: Integrating a school garden for nutrition and practical skills, rainwater harvesting, and solar lighting.

4. Project Objectives (1st Year)

1. 1. Acquire land at 4 acres for the project.
   2. To construct a school complex with 4 semi-permanent classrooms, 1 administrative office, and a block of 4 VIP (Ventilated Improved Pit) latrines.
   3. To enroll at least 150 children from P1-P3, with a minimum of 50% girls.
   4. To establish a School Management Committee (SMC) comprising parents, local leaders, and a project representative.
   5. To create a productive school garden to supplement a daily lunch program.

5. Activities and Implementation Plan

Phase 1: Community Mobilization & Planning (Months 1-2)

• • • Hold community meetings to introduce the project and gather input.
    • Form the School Management Committee (SMC).
    • Finalize architectural designs with community input and secure local authority approvals.
    • Select and train local construction teams on CSEB production and building techniques.

Phase 2: Construction (Months 3-6)

• • • Site Clearing & Foundation: Community  workdays.
    • Material Production: On-site production of CSEBs and collection building materials.
    • Building Construction: Erecting classroom structures with large windows for cross-ventilation and light.
    • Roofing & Finishing: Installing metal roofs with gutters for rainwater harvesting, plastering, and painting.
    • Sanitation: Constructing VIP latrines and hand washing stations.