Oct 2023

Make an Impact

Achieving Excellence Together

Through Empowerment & Education

Our goal is to nurture inspiration within the young minds of Uganda so that they may ultimately take part in the bettering of humanity’s future.

What are we up to?

Current Project: Female Empowerment Program

This program is designed to increase the overall literacy and retention rate for girls and women in the Pader District. It will be the first of its kind in the area and can truly elevate the impact of True Vine Education to unprecedented heights. We believe education, starting with literacy, can open doors of empowerment that may have previously been thought of as unachievable. We are committed to closing the gaps that exist between women and men surrounding education and literacy, and aim to raise overall awareness of the importance of gender equality.

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Quality education for all in Pajule, Northern Uganda 🖤💛❤️

✨The sisterhood, the strength, the laughter, the

✨The sisterhood, the strength, the laughter, the joy. ✨

Let’s use this day to not only celebrate all things feminine, but to remind ourselves that protecting, educating, and mentoring women and girls is still of utmost importance.

In Pajule, Uganda, only 2.6% of girls finish high school. 56% of women over 18 have not learned to read and write. True Vine is committed to changing these numbers through our adult literacy program, women’s health workshops, and community network. Our school promises to break the boundaries that have systemically held women back. Join us in this change.

Together, we rise. Together, we thrive.
#EmpowerWomen #IWD #TrueVineImpact #InvestInWomen #BePartOfOurVine

Our True Vine family is doing incredible things! F

Our True Vine family is doing incredible things! From reading and writing in two languages, to choreographing dances, to reciting poetry and beyond, we have proudly cultivated a safe and inspiring learning environment for all. 🌱

But to keep this going, we need your support. Your donations help cover the essential costs that make our school possible—most importantly, the salary that supports the livelihood of now 18 full-time staff members.

Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a real difference. If you’re able, please consider donating through the link in our bio. Together, we can ensure these kids continue to have the opportunities they deserve.

Thank you for standing with us!

#SupportTrueVine #InvestInEducation #BuildingBrightFutures #BePartOfOurVine

At True Vine Education Centre, we believe that edu

At True Vine Education Centre, we believe that education thrives through strong relationships. 💛

That’s why we conduct home visits to check on our students and their families, staying connected with caregivers to show our genuine care. Beyond the classroom, we offer community services like free adult literacy programs and a women’s health workshops, ensuring families are part of the learning journey. By building friendships with our students, we create a safe space where they feel valued, heard, and supported—especially in life’s tough moments. 🌱 Together, we grow stronger as a community! #EducationWithHeart #BuildingConnections #TrueVineFamily #BePartofOurVine

🎓 Onwards and upwards!! 🙌 As we celebrate th

🎓 Onwards and upwards!! 🙌
As we celebrate the success of our little kinder graduates we additionally celebrate our third year as a beautiful and resilient True Vine family! 🌿

The True Vine Dance Team made this milestone extra special by showcasing their talent for all our families and friends. ✨ Cheers to another year on the books! 📚

#BePartOfOurVine
#KinderGraduation
#UgandaDance
#TrueVineEducation

🌱 This #GivingTuesday, plant seeds of hope with

🌱 This #GivingTuesday, plant seeds of hope with us! 🌱

At True Vine Education Centre, we are empowering the next generation through education, love, and opportunity. Your support provides essential resources for children to learn, grow, and dream big.

Every contribution makes a difference!
👉 Join us in making a lasting impact today. Link in Bio

Together, let’s nurture brighter futures. 💚
#TrueVineEducation #GivingBack #EducationMatters #SupportTheFuture #BePartOfOurVine

First school harvest, and the smiles say it all! 🌱✨

Our students put their agriculture lessons into action, growing onions and cabbage to support our feeding program. Additionally, we are so grateful for our new irrigation system from @sunculturekenya that helped keep this project afloat during times of little rainfall. From tiny seeds to fresh crops, True Vine kids are learning life skills that go way beyond the classroom! 🌍📚

#HarvestDay #HandsOnLearning #GrowingTogether #BePartofOurVine

Education in Northern Uganda faces unique challeng

Education in Northern Uganda faces unique challenges, from high poverty rates to gender disparities in school attendance. True Vine Education Foundation is working to break down these barriers. Follow along to learn more about our journey in supporting resilient communities.

#EducationForAll, #EmpowerUganda, #NonprofitsInAction, #FutureOfUganda
#TrueVineImpact

Hello dynamic learning! Goodbye to the days wher

Hello dynamic learning!

Goodbye to the days where teachers only use lackluster lecture-based learning. True Vine is committed to using movement and music to keep kids engaged in any content area.

#ugandaneducation #bepartofourvine #africanschools #northernuganda

When we care for women’s health, we nurture the

When we care for women’s health, we nurture the roots of society. 🌿🌻

True Vine hosted its first ever free women’s health workshop where girls and women of our community came together to make reusable menstrual pads. We were facilitated by our dear sister, Winifred, of Women Together for Action, who helped teach over 65 individuals how to cut, sow, and care for their new pad. We were thrilled by the success of this program and look forward to hosting more of them!

#HereForHer #BePartOfOurVine #ugandaeducation #womenshealth #menstrationisnotachoice

Our work is meant to be shared with everyone; all

Our work is meant to be shared with everyone; all ages and all abilities. We don’t aim to only teach the children of our school. We aim to reach and inspire other adults, other schools, other districts, and one day, other countries.

Our director, Okello, was hosted on Teacher Talk by @teacherstvafrica . He discussed his thoughts surrounding unhealthy competition among African schools and also shared a bit about what we do at True Vine. We are not only transforming how students view education, but how parents and stakeholders do too.

#bepartofourvine #teachertalk #africanschools #ugandaeducation

We did our best, and our best is enough! Melinda c

We did our best, and our best is enough! Melinda completed her very first triathlon, and in the process raised $4000 towards our big projects! 🥳 We are beyond excited to start moving forward with attaining electricity and running water, as well as providing our community program for adult literacy.

A big shoutout is deserved for all of those who contributed to this fundraiser, especially our major donors. Your generosity is kinetic, and it will carry forward with impressive momentum.

Melinda will be in Uganda next week, and she is excited to share how your support is actively nurturing our True Vine family. 💚
#bepartofourvine #northernuganda #ugandaeducation #womenseducation #sustainabilityefforts

These children breathe life into Pajule! And you g

These children breathe life into Pajule! And you get to see it in nearly real-time, through your screen, thousands of miles away.
If you’re following our journey, you are witnessing extraordinary change in an incredible community. We thank you for being here. 💕
#bepartofourvine #pajule #ugandaeducation #northernuganda #acholi #acholiland

The universal language! Our dance team choreograp

The universal language!

Our dance team choreographed a dance for the kindergarten graduation ceremony and this was one of their first practices.
Who wants to see more from them? 🙌

#ugandadance #pajule #internationaleducation #danceteam #bepartofourvine

A big event with a big impact! Please join in su

A big event with a big impact!

Please join in supporting True Vine Education through Melinda’s first ever triathlon endeavor. Your donations will directly fund our highest priority projects, like installing running water and electricity, and bringing the power of reading and writing to more women in the area.

Your help is what allows us to maintain our collective learning environment as a beacon of light in Pajule and the greater area.

Please share our fundraising campaign with anyone and everyone you know. This post was meant to reach you. 😊

#beapartofourvine #paderdistrict #boulder #coloradomarathon #ugandaeducation

The new academic year has begun! With that, our an

The new academic year has begun! With that, our annual teacher training took place as well. We use this professional development opportunity to align all our teachers, both returning and newly joining, in the strategies our school uses to teach reading and writing. Additionally, since our school is different from many traditional Ugandan schools, we focus on how to transition from a teacher-focused teaching approach to a student-focused approach.

We love the commitment of our teachers to continual growth and improvement! Cheers to a successful 2024 year! 😊

What a journey it’s been! When you can visibly s

What a journey it’s been! When you can visibly see the changes in our kids from the time we opened until now, it reinforces why our efforts are so important. We went from 50 pupils to over 250 in a year and a half! That’s more readers, writers, and mathematicians than ever before! 😄 We love what we do, and we can’t wait to see how we grow in the coming years.

#truevineeducation #bepartofourvine #pajule #uganda #smilesaroundtheworld

There we have it! Another term comes to an end. Wh

There we have it! Another term comes to an end. What a year we’ve had so far!

True Vine is gaining more recognition from the community as a serious institution for education because we have committed ourselves to growth in every way imaginable. We understand these things take time, and with the educators we have, we know that one day we will be the model school for academics in Northern Uganda. Big dreams create big impacts. ✨ We are steady watering our vine.
#northernuganda #ugandaeducation #truevine #paderdistrict #primaryeducation #nurseryeducation #brightfutures

Our teachers have been working extremely hard this

Our teachers have been working extremely hard this year, and they continue to put in maximum efforts to nurture their pupils and grow as educators. Our staff recently participated in a training seminar for early reading implementation, and it was highly beneficial!

Many schools in Uganda tend to teach reading strictly through rote memorization. At True Vine, however, we are developing reading through phonics (letter sounds). This approach is scientifically proven to build a stronger foundation for early literacy.

#earlyreaders #ugandanschools #literacyforall #teachertraining #pajule

It’s already here! Our new academic year begins

It’s already here! Our new academic year begins February 6th and we are already mobilizing our staff and community. We need your help to fund some important items before the year begins.

Please take a moment to donate on our website at Truevineeducation.org. Every penny goes towards something crucial, like ensuring all our students and staff receive one meal each day. A dollar goes a long way.

Cheers to another year! 🥳

Happy New Year!! 🥳 Here is one of our founders

Happy New Year!! 🥳

Here is one of our founders, Okello David, who is also our school director, surrounded by the beautiful smiles of some of our pupils. We want to thank all of you for your support in the success of our first year open! Cheers to the new goals, new pupils, new staff, and new ideas of 2023. ☺️

If you’re feeling generous, please donate on our website Truevineeducation.org to bless the beginning of our new academic year! Thank you. 🙏
#ugandaschools #pajule #ngoeducation #nonprofiteducation

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