Program 01
Quiz Competition
School qualifiers to an inter-district championship.
Program 03
Readers Clubs
Weekly reading sessions with donated books, led by trained teachers and community volunteers in basic schools and SHS.
- Who
- Basic school and SHS students
- Where
- At least 10 schools in Year 1
- How often
- Weekly reading sessions
How it works
From one bookshelf to a reading culture
Each club gets books, a trained leader and a reason to keep reading.
- 1
Club launched
EBF sets up a club in a partner school.
- 2
Books delivered
Age-appropriate books, bookshelves and reading logs.
- 3
Leaders trained
Teachers and community volunteers learn to lead sessions.
- 4
Weekly sessions
Students read together every week, all term.
- 1
Club launched
EBF sets up a club in a partner school.
- 2
Books delivered
Age-appropriate books, bookshelves and reading logs.
- 3
Leaders trained
Teachers and community volunteers learn to lead sessions.
- 4
Weekly sessions
Students read together every week, all term.
Why reading?
Schools need books to read
Many schools in the Sisaala area lack reading materials, libraries and the extracurricular activities that spark intellectual engagement.
15
schools with functional Readers Clubs within three years: our target.
Source: EBF concept note
Rewards
What consistent readers receive
Badges
For students who read consistently.
Certificates
Recognising regular participation.
End-of-term prizes
For the most consistent readers.
Reading logs
Every reader tracks their progress.
Help a school start reading
Donate books and shelves, volunteer to lead weekly sessions, or bring a club to your school.
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Other programs
Program 02
Debating Competition
Zonal debates and a grand finale for senior high schools.
Program 04
Female Student Awards
Bursaries, supplies and mentors for the top-performing and most improved girls.
Program 05
Educational Trips
Visits to universities, Parliament and industry.
