Nkuru Business and Vocational Training College opened its doors at the start of the new academic year with a new course on offer. Students who wish to gain a qualification in mechanics can now do so at the college, thanks to the opening of a mechnical workshop. Unfortunately, due to…
Staff and pupils from the VTC, along with friends from the nearby Namutamba Child Rehabilitation Centre, ran 6km recently in memory of two dearly departed ladies. The Namutamba CRC members were remembering Betty Nakafunvu, who was head of the centre until her death a few months back. The VTC members…
Dear Friends and supporters of Nkurunziza Foundation, Faith makes all things possible, Hope makes all things work, love makes all things beautiful, may you have all the three this Christmas. Wishing you a merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year. Yours, John Njendahayo.
The Nkuru Business and Vocational Training College was the location of great celebrations recently when the Bishop of Mityana visited in order to carry out an official opening and blessing ceremony The Bishop, alongside Rev Tim Hall from the UK, unveiled a plaque at the college to mark the auspicious…
Students from Acorn International School in Kampala visited the Nkuru Vocational and Business College recently to learn more about green technologies and sustainability. The 20 students, who are all in year 9 at school, and two teachers, came to the college to find out more about biogas which is on…
Fun, games and lots of learning was had by the children of ‘Hopeful Haven’ in Acholi Quarters recently when a team of students from Lancashire in UK came to the community and delivered an educational activity week. Despite sometimes crowded rooms, everyone enjoyed their time together. As well as delivering…
Project-based learning has really benefited the local villagers who live near the Vocational Training College recently. The students were putting their construction knowledge into practice whilst also finding a way to get more water to the college. Having found a natural spring at the bottom of the hill, their task…
The Nkuru VTC has had the Whole Brain Approach to teaching and learning at the heart of its ethos from inception, and as the reputation of the college grows, so more people also start to hear about this approach to learning and want to find out more Recently, the college…
Students at the Nkuru VTC have recently added volleyball to their daily activities! Thanks to the installation of posts and a net, the students are able to unwind at the end of the day with a friendly but energetic game, while the sun goes down.
The students of Hopeful Haven day care in Acholi are rejoicing in the donation of funds from Welford school in UK which has enabled them to start receiving a cup of porridge each day. This welcome food means that they are much more ready to learn and make the most…
