The key focus of what we do at HFU is to provide high-quality education to more than 1,000 students each year. Many students and their families are unable to pay the full fees, but thanks to the generous donations of our benefactors, students can attend school without financial concern. Thanks to the generous support of HFU's donors, we are able to assist students not only with tuition, but with room and board as well.
As an increasingly well-regarded center of education, AFSS has grown quickly over the years. As a result, there is now a need for a new building to house the school’s administration. Currently, administration offices are being housed in classrooms, which could be returned to the use of the students once the new administration building is completed. With your support, we are hopeful that we can secure the funding needed to begin work on this important capital improvement for AFSS.
With updated Wi-Fi infrastructure now in place at AFSS, we are excited to move on to the next phase of the school’s technology upgrade plan. This second phase will include the procurement of additional computers at AFSS, as well as the implementation of an improved security system for the campus.
Over the years, the female student population at AFSS has grown remarkably. While this growth is a great joy, it also means that the number of girls at AFSS now far exceeds the intended capacity of the existing girls’ dormitory. So, to provide these young ladies with an environment that is more conducive to learning, AFSS hopes to build a new dormitory that can better accommodate them. Overall, these new dormitories will help to reduce overcrowding at AFSS and will provide the girls will upgraded showers, as well.
The Archdiocese of Gulu continues to see a growing vocation to the priesthood. Pew Research suggests that by 2050, Uganda will be home to one of the ten largest Christian populations globally. There are currently 6 transitional deacons in the Archdiocese of Gulu, who will soon need transportation to serve the faithful throughout Gulu. The purpose of this fund is to provide each new priest with a motorcycle, a chasuble, and a Mass Kit.
Much like at AFSS, we are looking forward to leveraging the updated Wi-Fi that is now in place at SHS, as we progress with the remaining phases of the seminary’s technology upgrade plan. These upgrades will include laptops for use by the students, as well as the installation of new security cameras on the SHS campus.
Sacred Heart Seminary lacks a reliable vehicle for use by the school’s administration and is making do with a 32-year-old pickup truck, which is in poor mechanical condition. As such, there is an urgent need for a new vehicle for use by the SHS administrators. The preference would be to replace the current truck with a newer Toyota Land Cruiser, given the availability and reliability of that model.
As an institution founded in 1937, Sacred Heart Seminary can take great pride in the generations of young men who have passed through its doors over the years. Unfortunately, the downside to that history is that many buildings on the SHS campus have deteriorated over time and require significant renovations. This includes two blocks of classrooms and dormitories, which are in urgent need of repairs.
Another critical infrastructure need at SHS is the repair of the school’s auditorium. As a key gathering place for this vibrant and active community, it is pivotal that these young men have an auditorium that is good condition. This investment in SHS will benefit these scholars, as well as many generations of SHS students to come.
The ongoing growth of the Farm has brought with it an accompanying need for increased storage, particularly for grain. To meet this need, the Farm is seeking to construct two new grain silos, along with the associated bucket elevators, aeration fans, and electrical work for both. By upgrading their onsite grain storage, both the Farm and AFSS will be able to achieve even greater sustainability and self-sufficiency.
To support the continued expansion of the Farm, we are raising funds for the construction of a warehouse, to be used for the storage of important farm equipment. Having this additional warehouse space will help ensure that the Farm is able to continue growing at a sustainable pace.
The Farm is currently working on a project to construct a facility to raise pigs, which will increase the diversity and quality of the food available at AFSS, while also advancing the larger goal of long-term sustainability for the school and the Farm. The first phase of construction will soon get under way, and we hope that you’ll consider supporting the second phase of this vital project.
Construction on the new infirmary at AFSS began in November 2024. This project was made possible through the generous donations of dedicated supporters of Hope For Uganda. The clinic will not only provide healthcare for AFSS students but will also serve the local Pader community. The nearest medical facilities, Kalongo Hospital and DFMC in Adilang, are located 28 and 32 miles away respectively, so this clinic will ensure that healthcare is much easier to access for the whole AFSS community.
Thanks to the generosity of three of HFU’s benefactors, the Farm will soon begin construction on the first phase of the hog barn project. This project will be a wonderful benefit to the Farm and the students at AFSS, and we are deeply grateful to the donors who helped provide the funding for this important work.
We are excited to soon launch an agriculture internship program with BASS Hybrids, which will involve sending the Farm Assistant Manager and an AFSS teacher for a 2-year training program in Puerto Rico.
