Despite achieving nearly 100% school enrollment in Uganda, there remains a significant challenge—approximately 60% of enrolled children do not complete primary school. Even more alarming, over 83% of children aged 10 and under in Uganda cannot read and comprehend what they read, a situation classified by the World Bank as ‘learning poor’.
The Enjuba Spelling Bee was conceived as a transformative reading program aimed at millions of primary school children across Uganda. Its primary objective is to kindle a passion for reading and learning, one word at a time. This initiative has proven to not only stimulate children’s curiosity but also enhance their confidence and cultivate crucial 21st-century skills such as communication, collaboration, and critical thinking. Through the Spelling Bee, children are introduced to a wide array of positive words, complete with their meanings, origins, and usage in sentences. Read more