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Valued sponsors and interested parties,
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Vocational education is becoming increasingly important in Uganda. The Ministry of Education has recognised that there is a significant backlog in this area. Only a small proportion of young people have the opportunity to attend university, and even successful graduates do not always find employment. At the same time, there is a shortage of skilled workers in many different professions, particularly in rural areas. Regina has experienced this repeatedly over the years. Promoting vocational training is therefore both important and in high demand. After completing the fourth year of secondary school, young people have finished their compulsory education. They now have access to a range of possible vocational training programmes.
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At the Beatrice Secondary School Kyankwanzi (BSSK), the vocational school Beatrice Skills Training Center (BSTC) has recently been added. In addition to the one-year training course, two-year programmes will also be offered in the future. Depending on the course of study, students will attend classes between one and three days per week. The programme is now also being advertised on the radio, which reaches far more young people than visits to individual villages. Schools that carry the “Skills Training Center” label are authorised to conduct final examinations supervised by government experts. A highly experienced headmistress is responsible for this area. She is well qualified and supervises the curriculum for each vocational field. She expects teachers to prepare budgets for planned activities, ensures that government regulations for vocational schools are followed, monitors the timely registration of examination candidates, advises on the implementation of projects, and keeps an eye on the costs of materials and salaries.
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The expansion of vocational education is expensive for both the school and the trainees. The school requires more teachers, more facilities and equipment, while the young people must cover tuition fees, examination fees, transport, meals and possibly boarding costs. For this reason, dear readers, we would like to introduce a new type of sponsorship: vocational sponsorship. In the future there will be three types of sponsorship:
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Simple sponsorship BSSK CHF 350.-
Plus sponsorship BSSK CHF 500.-
Vocational sponsorship BSTC CHF 250.-
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Could you imagine supporting a young woman or young man through a vocational sponsorship, or with any other contribution? Both the board of our support association and the school director Regina would be delighted, relieved and very grateful. Your donation goes to Uganda in full, without any deduction for administration.
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I'd like to pass on a request from the school principal, Regina Nasseremba: She is looking for volunteers, professionals willing to teach the students vocational skills in a variety of fields. Regina can't offer a salary, but she's happy to provide room and board. Does this appeal to you, or do you know anyone who might be interested in supporting Regina's school for a few days, or better yet, a few weeks?
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Please direct inquiries to Regina Nasseremba: naseremba@yahoo.co.uk or Maria Renggli: renggli@hispeed.ch
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Finally, we are pleased to announce that Regina Nasseremba will be visiting Switzerland again after three years. She will spend the month of May in Lenzburg and will be present in person at our stand at the Maimärt on 13 May 2026. You are warmly welcome to visit!
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Maria Renggli and the Web Team
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For sponsorship or school fee donations:
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