They're Back! (Partially)

Schools in Uganda have been closed since April as Uganda battled COVID-19. To date, there have been less than 100 reported deaths in Uganda, and the government has begun to loosen restrictions. We are elated that students in their last years of primary and high school will be back in classes on October 15 with new hygiene and social distancing requirements. All students will board at the school full time to avoid carrying germs to and from school. We are thankful for our dormitories!

We have a total of 44 students in those two grade levels, and to reopen for so few students is expensive. Schools who reopen will be monitored by the government, and if successful, hopefully allowed to reopen fully for the new school year in February. Though costly, it is important to participate in this "trial run." Because of the faithful support of many for HEED, we have the funds available to say, "Yes!" to this partial reopening. Thank you! We are elated to have even some of our students back in classes this week, eating well, being tended by our nurse, and learning about Jesus in chapel. Prayers appreciated for all of the children to be back in school next February.