Heed Uganda

HEED focuses on 5 Pathways to transformation for individuals and the community. They are:

Education
Water, Sanitation, & Hygiene
Health care
Income Generation
Spiritual Growth

We have Tier 1 programs in each pathway aimed at achieving success first for the students in our schools and then moving toward transformation in each of those five pathways for community members.

Strategic Approach

- Through our Organizational Growth and Health work, we build capacity and
design and implement systems to advance program work streams.

- Through our Ebenezer Schools Partnership, we directly impact the lives of
students so they may become change makers who live, work, and create
transformation in their community.

- Through Community Engagement, we collaborate with local leaders and
institutions to advance their development goals for sustained transformation.

We have a talented, indigenous Ugandan staff with degrees and experience in each of our Five Pathways to Transformation who effectively implement our programs in Uganda. The US arm of the organization supports financially, in developing strategy, and in building partnerships.

We serve in one of the poorest districts in Uganda where there were no proper schools, no health care, and water was gathered from open contaminated ponds. There were no other organizations serving in the area, and the district government estimated that they had only 15% of the funds necessary for basic needs of the community. The table below outlines what we have accomplished and what is next for HEED.

ACCOMPLISHED:

EDUCATION
- 2007: launched Ebenezer primary school with qualified teachers. 400 children enrolled currently.
- 2013: launched Ebenezer high school, the first secondary school in the sub-county (pop. 250,000).
-2020: launched Ebenezer Vocational Skills Institute
WATER
- 2011: bore hole dug that provides limited water supply for school use.
- 2014: water harvesting structures build on school campus.
- Schools currently have adequate access to water to support operations.
HEALTH
- Annually: Provide fluoride treatment, toothbrushes, and education on dental care for students.
- 2011, 2014, 2018: Outreaches offering medical, dental, and optical services, for 1,000 people.
- 2018: provide hepatitis screenings and immunizations for high school students.
- 2018: Launch malaria prevention campaign, distributing 1100 nets
- 2020: Launch Level III Community Health Center
INCOME GENERATION
-2014-2016: Partner with Connect Africa to provide training in climate smart farming techniques.
- 2016: Partner with Yobel International to provide basic business and financial literacy training. Out of a cohort of 30 participants, 50% started a new business and 60% reported an increase in income 3 months after the training.
2022- Saving circles launched coupled with entrepreneurial training to improve livelihoods
SPIRITUAL GROWTH
- 2011: In partnership with UCOM, established Kyakitanga Community Worship Center.
- 2011, 2014, 2018: ministry outreaches alongside medical clinics for spiritual growth.
- 2017: Chaplaincy established to students and staff at the schools.

WHAT'S NEXT:

EDUCATION
- Expand the Vocational Training Program
- Launch adult education programs.

WATER
- Establish a community-level improved water source.
- Implement a WASH curriculum in Ebenezer schools

HEALTH
- Add serves at the Community Health Center
- Introduce community health education initiatives

INCOME GENERATION
- Expand the community-based saving circle and business training program