St. Francis De Sales School for the Deaf -SFDS - Jinja

St. Francis de Sales School, we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to read, learn, and dream—regardless of their background or ability. For our learners, many of whom face different forms of disability, access to books and learning materials is not just important—it is life-changing.
Today, we are taking a bold step toward strengthening literacy and learning by working to establish a well-stocked, inclusivelibrary for both our pupils and teachers. This library will be a safe and inspiring space filled with books, teaching aids, and digital learning tools that support diverse learning needs.
We warmly invite literacy partners join us in this mission.
We are particularly seeking support in the form of:
Children’s books (including large print, braille, and easy-to-read materials)Teacher reference materials and curriculum support resources
ICT equipment (computers, tablets, projectors)
Educational software and assistive technologies
Library furniture and shelving
We also welcome collaboration with international book donation charities such as:
Book Aid International
Books For Africa
Room to Read
Better World Books
The African Library Project
Your support—whether through donations, partnerships, or technical expertise—will go a long way in transforming our school into a center of excellence for inclusive education.
imaginations, and empower our children with the gift of literacy.
Join us. Partner with us. Make a difference.

We are honored to be working with Uganda Children's Trust( UCT) ,a UK charity to support and facilitate improved learning among our children with disabilities through play based( PBL) learning.
Since their introduction, our learners' interest to learn has doubled in the one month so far.
Through this , our learners are able to explore curiosities, imaginations and being able to learning visually than theoretical.

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"The people you live among will see how awesome is the work that I, the Lord, will do for you". Exodus 34:10b.
Lord we are grateful for our 8 first harvest of 2025 Primary Leaving Examination ( PLE).
You have approved our school motto " Every Child Matters" and able.

We are happy and excited to have the majority of our learners back from their one month's holiday.
God has been gracious none of them had health issues according to the reports from the parents and guardians.
This final school term is the shortest in a year as it has only 10 weeks.
It is this very term that we shall our pioneer primary seven candidates write their national examinations to conclude their 7 year education cycle.
To all our donors, friends and followers on this platform, thank you for all you have done to keep us going and making.

As we continue to evolve in our school programming and empowerment of youth and children with disabilities, we currently considering applications for admission into our vocational skills Section starting in August,2025.
If there are any youth with a disability who wishes to enrol for one year training course, don't hesitate to apply by end of this July.
Our courses include;
Hair dressing and beauty management.
Tailoring and fashion design
Shoe making and repair
Art and Craft
Knitting and weaving
Carpentry and joinery Plumbing ,
Etc.

After along protracted hustle to rescue our social media handles from the hackers, we are back in full swing to regularly update your friends, supporters and well wishers on how we are progressing as a school for children living with disabilities.
We are happy to inform you all that this second has seen us kickoff the long awaited hands on training ( apprenticeship) in two major trades; tailoring and craft and Art. This courtesy of Workaid,UK that donated to us the a few vocational kits ( Sewing machines, Shoe making and repair) a few years ago.
Through this program, we hope to empower all our children with at least one skill so that by the time they complete their primary education, they would be able to earn a living.
We continue to appeal to all who can help us with more tool kits so that each pupil can get a training tool during each session other than waiting in turn.
We need carpentry and joinery tools, plumbing, hair dressing, sewing machines

Partnership and Networking is Strength in service provision.
Today we glad to commission and unveil our new partner " DentalAid,UK whom we shall be mutually working with to provide critical dental care services majorly to the children in Jinja district.
Today as we launch the "marriage", we are set to screen and provide dental care services to over 100 children minus the adults.
Among the services being provide at a static site at our school include; dental education, cleaning, filling, and extraction.
We are so grateful to Ms. Gail Taylor, the team leader and her entire committed, qualified and experienced Dentists and Nurses for the strategic planning and seeing that this task is a success.

It was all celebrations and thanksgiving yesterday at our school as the St. Francis De Sales School community had the official commissioning and handover of the water project funded by friends - Pastor James Lee , his wife Mum Misun Oh, Son Kwanjgea and Min Jungsoon from South Korea.
While commissioning, Pastor Lee pledged continued support to our school especially in those areas that directly improve the well being of our students.
The chairman of Jinja District Disability Council, Mr. Musembya Muzamiru on behalf of the school management committee thanked the development partners for helping the school with the gift of water- anti Water is Life. He assured the donors that the project will be used to maximize water accessibility.
The commissioning event also saw the planting of fruit trees by the guests and parents.
There was yummy luncheon after the commission.

Today, we can't thank God enough for the restful short school holiday our pupils and staff have had.
Our arms are ready to receive our children today back to school for their promotional term ending early December.
Is it in your means to be a generous sponsor to one or two of our children living with disabilities?
Let me know and we work it out smartly.