Giving Digest | Old Students Revive Ankole Schools Through Giving
When schools in Ankole faced falling enrolment, debt, and deteriorating infrastructure, it was the spirit of giving from Old Boys and Old Girls that sparked their revival. From revamping dormitories to providing scholarships, alumni associations have restored Muntuyera High, Mbarara High, Kinoni Girls, and Kibubura Girls to their former glory. What once looked like decline has been transformed into a story of hope, with enrolment climbing, debts cleared, and academic performance improving, all because former students chose to give back to the classrooms that shaped them.
This is the power of giving: when those who once benefited extend their hand to the next generation, communities rise. The story of Ankole’s schools reminds us that even a small act of generosity, paying a student’s fees, funding a laboratory, or renovating a hall, can transform futures. You too can be part of this ripple effect. Reach out to your former school, contribute to its development fund, or support a student in need. Give today and help restore the pride of education across Uganda.
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By Rajab Mukombozi
Daily Monitor | Monday, August 18, 2025 | www.monitor.co.ug