Enhance lives of 25 Ugandan disadvantaged Children
Summary
This project provides humanitarian aid and education to 25 disadvantaged children. They are also trained in music and dance. With healing and artistic skills acquired, they become artists and leaders
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Project Needs and Beneficiaries
Due to the conflict in the north, the HIV/AIDS scourge and poverty, over 2.3 million children in Uganda are orphaned, many lacking proper nourishment and the financial ability to attend school. “Bitone Center not only provides 25 children with a home and education, but an opportunity to rebuild their lives through the arts.” Branco said. Through training, practice and performances, children acquire confidence, leadership skills and develop talent that leads to job creation and self-reliance
Activities
We provide shelter, food, medical care, counseling and education. Also, children gain arts training, leadership and job skills training for their futures. They perform for communities, spreading hope and awareness of their life struggles in Uganda.
Funding Information
Total Funding Received to Date: $7,200
Remaining Goal to be Funded: $59,800
Total Funding Goal: $67,000
Additional Documentation
This project has provided additional documentation in a PDF file (projdoc.pdf).
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Why this Project is Important
Potential Long Term Impact
Children’s lives will be reclaimed and skills acquired in music and dance will lead to a life of self-reliance. Our work will empower children with leadership skills aiming at creating positive social impacts for the next generation of Ugandans.
Project Message
“Using music and dance is such a perfect tool to reclaim children’s happiness and potential. Every day, I am amazed at how bitone children regain a sense of worth and productivity through art”
- Francis Kakembo, Volunteer, Bitone Center
Who is Running This Project
Contact
Lawrence Sekalegga
Executive director
Music Department
283 Washington Terrace
Middletown , CT 06549
United States
206 841 2304
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Project Sponsor
Organization
Bitone Children's Center
Bitone Children's Center and Troupe
Lugoba Kawempe
Kampala,
Uganda
206 841 2304
http://www.bitonechildren.org
Where this Project is Located
Country
This project is located in 
Uganda
and can also be found under 
Children.
For more information about Uganda, read the Human Development Report on Uganda or the Wikipedia entry for Uganda.
When this Project was Updated
Last Updated
This project was last updated on November 6, 2009.
Date Added to GlobalGiving
This project was added to the GlobalGiving project catalog on August 8, 2009
Latest Update from the Field
Thank you and Updates!
By Branco Lawrence Sekalegga - Executive Director, October 27, 2009 10:34 PM
With this momentum, the center is energized to continue with its rehabilitation programs to the children. We are very hopeful that our goal will be achieved. The kids are very excited to continue sharing their stories, struggles, challenges, successes, talents, future dreams and desire for peace to all of you.
Art Craft:
We are very glad to inform you that Bitone Children finalized their two-month planned project of making and designing special beaded necklaces and ear rings and other jewelry made from local materials. The project is part of the on-going skill acquisition training and sharing. As part of awareness, the kids hope to showcase these items both at the center and possibly elsewhere. They also hope to sell them out and raise some money for their survival. You may also support them by buying some of their jewelry. Contact: brancolarrys@hotmail.com
As Bitone Center, we are committed to continue using art as a tool to foster a sense of belongingness and tolerance for peace –productivity and sustainability.
Academics:
“I thank everyone who has contributed to my studies. I hope I will also have a chance to continue studying next year. My dream is to become a medical doctor and a musician…” said Aisha Nabitosi, S.4.
On the 15th October, three Bitone children –Mary, Damalie and Aisha started sitting for their Ugandan National Examinations (UNEB) which will mark the end of the O-Level (Ordinary Level, Senior 4) leading them to Advanced Level. Other candidates (Junior and Steven) will be doing their Uganda Primary Leaving Examinations (P.L.E) on 3rd up to 6th November, 2009. Meanwhile, Elizabeth will be sitting for her senior six examinations starting on the 6th November, 2009. We wish them success!!
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