Uganda's Educational System

Uganda's Educational System


Uganda's education system is very different when compared to the U.S. As we have discovered, based on our visits and MUBS student's personal experiences, culture plays a huge role and it has made an impact on each school.  There's also a great emphasize on providing an inclusive learning environment for all students regardless of educational needs of each student. Two examples of that inclusion was seen as we visited the Luzira Prison and Sure Prospects. In Luzira, we were able to see that many of the prisoners had the opportunity to earn a degree from Makerere University, while serving their time regardless of their convictions or accusations. In Sure Prospects, students with learning needs are supported not only by their teachers, but also by their peers whom have the opportunity to learn sign language along with their deaf peers. Although, the ratio of teachers to students is higher than what's usually seen in the states, I was highly amazed of how well they're able to support each student's needs and the passion teachers have for their students.

1. Knowing that Uganda has a highly inclusive education system, what skills, resources or approaches, might you consider important to implement for Ugandans to obtain quality education, as a goal for sustainable development for all students?

2. Although, the U.S. is a well-developed country, we also know that there's always room for progression. Based on what we have learned and seen throughout our trip and from your own educational experiences, what skills or approaches would you suggest be helpful for improvement in our country or what skills or knowledge are we lacking as American students?

Agriculture in Uganda!

The agriculture community in Uganda is strong, many farmers rely on one another to get through hard times, learn new practices, and outline their community goals. The farmers that we had the opportunity to see diversified their practices by growing things like cocoa, bananas, corn, and raising pigs. When harvesting all of these products they generally all do the same thing, sell or keep for their families and communities. This means they’re making money and reducing the costs to the community and their families by providing them with food.

            The main issues that affect the farmers are climate change and the higher frequencies of droughts, crop failure and destruction, low finances, and low availability of large plots of land. They combat these problems by working as a team, involving government support, and leaning on the community. Agriculture in Uganda is a growing field and one that can have immense positive impacts on the community and Uganda as a whole. When meeting the rural farmers of Uganda, you come to realize that economies of scale and commercializing agriculture isn’t always the best way to do things.

Question: How can Uganda’s agriculture community be improved in a sustainable way, without impeding on the needs and wants of the farmers?