St. Veronica Hostel in Kakyeka
The foundation cares for vulnerable children, including those rescued from the streets and nurtured at the Divine Babies Home. As they grow into young adults, they transition to secondary school and higher education. During holidays, they require a supportive environment, leading to the acquisition of St. Veronica Hostel in 2000. This hostel serves as a temporary home for these children in Kakyeka, Mbarara.
Throughout the holidays, the hostel bustles with students, experiencing an active atmosphere. The foundation has provided beddings, connected water and electricity, and recently added a security fence with a gate for the children's safety. A caretaker manages their daily needs, and meals are shared like a family. A counselor regularly visits to provide guidance, serving as a parental figure during their transition to adulthood. The results have been remarkable – the children remain focused, complete their education, and become upstanding members of society.
Despite its basics, the facility needs further attention:
1. Indoor and outdoor game equipment to reduce holiday redundancy.
2. Tutors to teach them computer skills, tailoring, crafts, and carpentry to make their own furniture.
3. A mini library to enhance reading skills.
4. A television set for staying updated with global news.
5. A proper kitchen, as the current one lacks doors, cement flooring, and adequate cooking equipment.
6. Lavatories and bathrooms need upgrading, with separate sections for boys and girls.
7. Improved drainage, alternative water sources, and proper storage for communal utensils and supplies are essential.
The facility offers space for expansion, allowing the construction of multi-story dormitories to meet the children's evolving needs. These children represent the nation's future, and providing them with a welcoming, well-equipped shelter is crucial.
Throughout the holidays, the hostel bustles with students, experiencing an active atmosphere. The foundation has provided beddings, connected water and electricity, and recently added a security fence with a gate for the children's safety. A caretaker manages their daily needs, and meals are shared like a family. A counselor regularly visits to provide guidance, serving as a parental figure during their transition to adulthood. The results have been remarkable – the children remain focused, complete their education, and become upstanding members of society.
Despite its basics, the facility needs further attention:
1. Indoor and outdoor game equipment to reduce holiday redundancy.
2. Tutors to teach them computer skills, tailoring, crafts, and carpentry to make their own furniture.
3. A mini library to enhance reading skills.
4. A television set for staying updated with global news.
5. A proper kitchen, as the current one lacks doors, cement flooring, and adequate cooking equipment.
6. Lavatories and bathrooms need upgrading, with separate sections for boys and girls.
7. Improved drainage, alternative water sources, and proper storage for communal utensils and supplies are essential.
The facility offers space for expansion, allowing the construction of multi-story dormitories to meet the children's evolving needs. These children represent the nation's future, and providing them with a welcoming, well-equipped shelter is crucial.
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American Friends of the Father Bash Foundation, Inc. is authorized by Father John Baptist Bashobora to mobilize funds on behalf of his foundation in Uganda and is not associated with any other groups in the USA. We are an all volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Proceeds are are sent to Father Bash to assist his foundation in Mbarara, Uganda. Official Address: American Friends of the Father Bash Foundation, Inc. 6525 Pine Meadows Drive - Spring Hill, FL 34606 Our contact: friendsoffrbash@aol.com |
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