Charlenes Project

Charlenes Project

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Charlene Barr started to raise money to build Hidden Treasure school in Uganda before she died in Oct

Charlene's Project has two main aims:

- Relief of poverty, hardship and distress
- The advancement of education for children and young people in Uganda and beyond

We strive to meet these aims by providing

School and educational facilities
Accommodation
Staff to provide care and education
Financial and ongoing material support

The continuing aims and objectives of the charity will be to continu

Operating as usual

22/01/2025

Wonderful seeing the progress as work continues on the new boys boarding block at Charlene Secondary School.

Photos from Charlenes Project's post 12/01/2025

The second boys boarding block is progressing well at Charlene Secondary School. Thanks to those who are making this possible.

Achievements in 2024 – Charlene's Project 11/01/2025

2024 was such an exciting year in Charlene's Project and we look forward to all that you help us achieve in 2025. Check out the link to see what was achieved with your support. amazinghttps://charlenesproject.org/news/achievements-in-2024

Achievements in 2024 – Charlene's Project Charlene Secondary School• Pupil numbers increased to well over 500• Additional 4 Classroom Block completed• Second Girls Dormitory completed• Second Boys Dormitory commenced• Teacher latrines and additional girls latrines completed• Vocational Programme for pupils commenced• Teacher T...

20/12/2024

2024 achievements
1. Charlene Secondary School
• Pupil numbers increased to almost 600
• Additional 4 Classroom Block completed
• Second Girls Dormitory completed
• Second Boys Dormitory commenced
• Teacher latrines and additional girls latrines completed
• Vocational Programme for pupils commenced
• Teacher Training
• Board of Governor Training

2. The 8 Cluster Primary Schools
• Literacy Survey of P3 pupils completed
• Head Teacher Training
• Literacy Lead Teacher Training
• Management Training

3. Diika Heath Centre
• Maternity ward completed and equipped

4. Training and Research
• In Charlene Secondary School
• In 8 Cluster Primary Schools
• With Trustees of Charlene Education Foundation
• Uwezo completed literacy survey across the 8 Cluster Primary Schools
• Queens University continued the Theory of Change research with all stakeholders

5. Team Visit
• Pupils and Teachers from Glenlola Collegiate School and friends of Charlene’s Project completed a visit in July delivering programmes to the children and teachers

Queens University report on Charlene’s Project activities highlights community impact – Charlene's Project 19/12/2024

Queens University report on Charlene’s Project activities highlights community impact .

Queens University report on Charlene’s Project activities highlights community impact – Charlene's Project Over the last 18 months researchers from Queens University Belfast have been back and forth to Uganda completing a formative evaluation of Charlene’s Project using a Theory of Change approach. In so doing it has shed light on how the project has made an impact and progressed its goals. This involv...

Photos from Charlenes Project's post 18/12/2024

The Head Teachers of the 8 feeder primary schools appreciated the recent training Eileen provided for them at Charlene Secondary School. A very useful exercise for all involved and helps us understand the many challenges they face as Head Teachers in leading their schools within the limited resources they have available to them.

Photos from Charlenes Project's post 16/12/2024

Teacher training in Charlene Secondary School. Thank you to Eileen for all her work recently in Uganda training teachers and school management. the input was much appreciated by the teachers and school managers.

Photos from Charlenes Project's post 14/12/2024

Delighted to have had Queens University researching the work Charlene's Project has been doing in the community around Charlene Secondary School and the 8 feeder primary schools. It is wonderful to hear from the community that the work we do is making a difference.

Photos from Charlenes Project's post 13/12/2024

Additional 4 latrines for girls and 2 latrines for teachers recently completed at Charlene Secondary School. We are continuing to keep a focus on health improvement initiatives at school.

11/12/2024

The new school gate at Charlene Secondary School.

Beds for children in school in Uganda - £90 buys a bunk bed 11/12/2024

£9,000 target reached - thank you everyone for your amazing support

Beds for children in school in Uganda - £90 buys a bunk bed When we visited one of the primary schools in July the children were sleeping on the floor. WE WANT TO CHANGE THIS. Additionally with increasing numbers at Charlene Secondary School we need more bunk beds for the beginning of the 2025 school year.

Photos from Charlenes Project's post 10/12/2024

The work has begun on the second Boys Boarding Block at Charlene Secondary School. Exciting - thanks to everyone who is making this possible.

Photos from Charlenes Project's post 03/12/2024

Board Of Governor training today at Charlene Secondary School. Their role as here is vitally important.

29/11/2024

Christmas Gift Stalls and Visit Santa's Grotto! No pre-booking required!

This Christmas, bring the little ones to experience the magic of Santa’s Grotto! For just £6 cash per child, your kids will enjoy a visit with Santa himself, receive a special gift, and even get their picture taken with Santa while sitting on his sleigh.

All cash raised will support the charity work of 'Charlene's Project'.

Saturday 30th November 10am to 3pm
Glenlola Collegiate School,
2 Valentine Road, Bangor Co. Down BT20 4TH

Thank you Glenlola Collegiate School

27/11/2024

Christmas Gift Stalls and Visit Santa's Grotto! No pre-booking required!

This Christmas, bring the little ones to experience the magic of Santa’s Grotto! For just £6 cash per child, your kids will enjoy a visit with Santa himself, receive a special gift, and even get their picture taken with Santa while sitting on his sleigh.

All cash raised will support the charity work of 'Charlene's Project'.

Saturday 30th November 10am to 3pm
Glenlola Collegiate School,
2 Valentine Road, Bangor Co. Down BT20 4TH

Thank you Glenlola Collegiate School for all your support

17/11/2024

Christmas Gift Stalls and Visit Santa's Grotto! No pre-booking required!

Saturday 30th November 10am to 3pm

Glenlola Collegiate School,
2 Valentine Road, Bangor Co. Down BT20 4TH

Santa's Grotto:
This Christmas, bring the little ones to experience the magic of Santa’s Grotto! For just £6 cash per child, your kids will enjoy a visit with Santa himself, receive a special gift, and even get their picture taken with Santa while sitting on his sleigh.

All cash raised will support the charity work of 'Charlene's Project'.

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Our Story

Charlene's Project has two main aims:

- Relief of poverty, hardship and distress
- The advancement of education for children and young people in Uganda and beyond

We strive to meet these aims by providing

School and educational facilities
Accommodation
Staff to provide care and education
Financial and ongoing material support

The continuing aims and objectives of the charity will be to continue to tell Charlene's story and journey to inspire the people of Northern Ireland and also those in Uganda and beyond.

Videos (show all)

Building Skills - vocational training at Charlene Secondary
Hairdressing at Charlene's Secondary School in Uganda
Jim Foster Big Haircut Today
Vocational education at Charlene Secondary School
Winning your football zone and keeping your hopes alive of winning the Charlene Cup in the big finals
Hear how Darren is feeling before the big Skydive in just over two weeks time! To support him follow this link https://w...
Wee interview with Darren before the big skydive on 11 June! Just over two weeks to go! To support him in this courageou...
With not being able to do the Festive Fry again this year, please watch this video or follow the link below to donate to...
Amazing to see teachers from Glenlola and Charlene Secondary School in Uganda meet and interact on ZOOM. Thank you Glenl...
I am on schedule to finish my 1,056km cycle around Ireland at the Fun Family Cycle on Saturday 25th June at Craigavon La...
Borehole completed at Charlene Secondary School
Short video made by one of the teachers at Charlene Secondary School. Exciting to see the progress. Thanks for sharing.

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Address


35 Cottage Road
Craigavon
BT679NB