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Friday, 17 January 2025

Humanists subscribe to the Universal Declaration of Human rights

 


The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted by the United Nations on 10 December 1948, sets out the basic rights and freedoms that apply to all people. Drafted in the aftermath of World War Two, it has become a foundation document that has inspired many legally-binding international human rights laws.

What are the main points of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
The 30 rights and freedoms set out in the UDHR include the right to be free from torture, the right to freedom of expression, the right to education and the right to seek asylum. It includes civil and political rights, such as the rights to life, liberty and privacy.
THE UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS IN SUMMARY
Article 1Right to Equality
Article 2Freedom from Discrimination
Article 3Right to Life, Liberty, Personal Security
Article 4Freedom from Slavery
Article 5Freedom from Torture and Degrading Treatment
Article 6Right to Recognition as a Person before the Law
Article 7Right to Equality before the Law
Article 8Right to Remedy by Competent Tribunal
Article 9Freedom from Arbitrary Arrest and Exile
Article 10Right to Fair Public Hearing
Article 11Right to be Considered Innocent until Proven Guilty
Article 12Freedom from Interference with Privacy, Family, Home and Correspondence
Article 13Right to Free Movement in and out of the Country
Article 14Right to Asylum in other Countries from Persecution
Article 15Right to a Nationality and the Freedom to Change It
Article 16Right to Marriage and Family
Article 17Right to Own Property
Article 18Freedom of Belief and Religion
Article 19Freedom of Opinion and Information
Article 20Right of Peaceful Assembly and Association
Article 21Right to Participate in Government and in Free Elections
Article 22Right to Social Security
Article 23Right to Desirable Work and to Join Trade Unions
Article 24Right to Rest and Leisure
Article 25Right to Adequate Living Standard
Article 26Right to Education
Article 27Right to Participate in the Cultural Life of Community
Article 28Right to a Social Order that Articulates this Document
Article 29Community Duties Essential to Free and Full Development
Article 30Freedom from State or Personal Interference in the above Rights

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Thursday, 16 January 2025

Kahendero school refurbishment

 Finishing works done on the backside of Davida House at Kahendero Humanist School 

This activity is part of the Kahendero school refurbishment works courtesy of Uganda Humanist Schools Trust 

Together we can make a difference.

With Science, we can progress

Attached are some recent photos 📸 

Kahendero Humanist Hall being painted orange with a blue skirting 

The nursery classroom block painted green top, orange below and a blue skirting at the bottom. 

Finishing works on the Davida House back doors. 

The added classroom on Davida House gets a coat of paint 

Veranda works


Wednesday, 8 January 2025

More learning spaces created at Kahendero Humanist School

Finishing works on the two fitted doors and window done. A veranda to protect and strengthen the building fixed. 

The created spaces will serve as a classroom  and a library room respectively. 

With Science, we can progress

Attached are the images:

Kahendero Humanist School pictures 

Kahendero Humanist School pictures 

Finishing works on a door

Wooden door Finishing works on it done 


Sunday, 5 January 2025

Update on kitchen works at Kahendero Humanist School

Works on fixing a gable on the Kahendero Humanist School kitchen completed. 

Gable fixing on kitchen completed 

The school kitchen is where meals for our teachers and children under our care are cooked.

We prepare breakfast which entirely is porridge made from corn 🌽 flour, tea 🍵  from tea leaves 🍃 and sugar.

Lunch might be posho and beans , rice with peanut,  Irish potatoes,  sweet potatoes, matooke , sometimes the sauce can be beans, meat, peanuts or fish 🐟. 

Attached are some images of the Kahendero Humanist School kitchen. 

Fixing a gable 

Kitchen construction works 

Kitchen construction works 

Starting to work on the gable 

Kitchen construction works 

Laying rafters to support the metallic sheets 

Together we can make a difference , if you want to SUPPORT OUR WORKS, feel free to donate via our PayPal account and funds will be put to good use. 

https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=KJF7HBFGTJ2CU

Paypal Email: kasesehumanistschool@gmail.com


With Science, we can progress

Our favorite colors at Kasese Humanist School

Blue and orange are our favorite school color.

So glad applying blue as skirting. 

We just added it to the walls at the Kahendero Humanist Hall at the Kahendero Humanist School 

Building schools to last a lifetime. 

Other colors that we fancy are white, red oxide, signal red, green 💚 and pink.

With Science, we can progress

Kahendero Humanist Hall 

Kahendero Humanist Hall 

Kahendero Humanist Hall skirting works 

Skirting works in progress 

Nursery classroom block 

Kahendero school images 

Kahendero school pictures 

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kasesehumanistschool@gmail.com

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Saturday, 28 December 2024

The plight of orphans

Pupils at Kasese Humanist School Muhokya displays their balls in jubilation 

The plight of orphans is a deeply challenging issue that affects millions of children around the world. 

Orphans, those who have lost one or both parents, often face numerous hardships, including emotional trauma, lack of proper care, and limited access to basic needs like food, shelter, and education.

Key Challenges Faced by Orphans:

1. Emotional and Psychological Impact: The loss of a parent or both can lead to profound emotional trauma. Orphans may experience grief, depression, and feelings of abandonment. Many struggle with attachment issues and have a higher risk of mental health problems.

2. Lack of Basic Needs: Orphans are often deprived of a stable home, nutritious food, proper clothing, and healthcare. Without the support of their parents, they may live in orphanages or on the streets, where their basic needs might not be adequately met.

3. Educational Barriers: Education is a fundamental right, but many orphans, particularly in impoverished or conflict-stricken regions, face obstacles to schooling. They may not have the financial resources to attend school or may have to work to survive, preventing them from receiving an education.

4. Vulnerability to Exploitation: Orphans, particularly those in underdeveloped regions or areas affected by conflict, are vulnerable to exploitation, including child labor, trafficking, and abuse. Without the protection of a family, they may become easy targets for criminal activities.

5. Lack of Social Support: Many orphans grow up without the emotional and financial support of extended family or a community. This can result in feelings of isolation and a lack of opportunities for a better life

Efforts to Address the Issue:

There have been efforts by our Charity Kasese Humanist School Limited, we have helped in the following ways:

Establishing the child sponsorship program where needy and less fortunate orphans have been enrolled in our schools. 

We have extended food , shelter, medical care , dressed some as a gesture of having their welfare improved.

We continue to offer vocational skills as in gardening,  carpentry,  welding,  auto mechanics,  tailoring and craft making so as to earn a living in the future.

We have over the years identified potential sponsors who have supported some orphans education and lucky ones offered start up capital to begin work  and sustain themselves independently. 

How you can support our orphans:

Donate through our fundraising campaigns as below:

GLOBAL GIVING 

https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/sponsor-a-needy-child-at-kasese-humanist-school/

ATHEIST ALLIANCE INTERNATIONAL 

https://atheistalliance.org/campaigns/kasese-humanist-school/

NONPROFIT INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX 

https://givebutter.com/kasese

BETTER PLACE 

https://www.betterplace.org/en/fundraising-events/47767-kasese-humanist-orphans-fundraising-event

UGANDA HUMANIST SCHOOLS TRUST 

https://ugandahumanistschoolstrust.org/



some of the Rukoki school children in lower primary pose with donated local text books 


Friday, 27 December 2024

Update from Scientific Temper Charity

This is a MUST READ article about our partnership updates with this Germany based charity. 


Kasese Humanist School continue to associate with like minded, focused, resourceful individuals and charities globally. 

The Scientific Temper Charity is based in Germany and Kasese Humanist School shares a mutual friendship thats is gonna last for some time. The article can be accessed below:

https://scientifictemper.org/en/projects/kasese/kasese-school-2024

With Science, we can progress

Thursday, 26 December 2024

Child Sponsorship program information 2025

Kasese Humanist School Child Sponsorship program 2025

The child sponsorship program at Kasese Humanist School gives chance needy, disadvantaged vulnerable children to keep in school. 

The school management through efforts of the school director introduced the Child Sponsorship Program in the early years and this program has been ongoing. 

Child sponsors are sourced both locally and internationally to help in someway paying tuition, scholastics and the sponsored child and their family are notified,  a communication between the sponsored child or family  with the sponsor is possible,  a visit to the sponsored child family is possible. 

Student Sponsorship Program: 

Primary Scholarships:

Day Scholar Annual Fees £150 Pounds Sterling 

Full Board Annual fees £300 Pounds Sterling 

Secondary scholarships: 

Day Scholar Annual fees £200 Pounds Sterling 

Full Board Annual fees £400 Pounds Sterling 

What the scholarship fees will pay for: Tuition, Meals, School uniform, Scholastic items like books, pens, pencils and examinations and first aid at our health clinics.

What the Sponsor Should expect: 

• The donor should expect good use of the donated funds directly to its intended purpose or use. 

• The sponsor is updated about the child's performance Termly and a general update about the school is issued and passed out to the sponsor at year end. 

• A sponsor may pay scholarship tuition dues termly, yearly or arrange monthly recurring donation. 

• A sponsor can write to his or her sponsored child through the school mailing address 

• A sponsor can visit his or her sponsored child with arrangement between the school and the host family. 

• Where sending packages to the sponsored child might prove expensive, the donor might send funds and we buy locally and deliver items in camera or video. 

• Gifts to sponsored children are welcome and can be delivered to beneficiary children. 

• Each end of year, we release an annual report and our supporters get a copy of it by mail. 

Donations can be sent through these partner organizations: 

Global Giving: https://www.globalgiving.org/donate/103230/kasese-humanist-school-limited/

Atheist Alliance International: https://atheistalliance.org/campaigns/kasese-humanist-school/

Uganda Humanist Schools Trust: https://ugandahumanistschoolstrust.org

Nonprofit Industrial Complex: https://givebutter.com/kasese

Better Place Organization: https://www.betterplace.org/en/fundraising-events/47767-kasese-humanist-orphans-fundraising-event


Financial Donations for general School Development can be sent via Paypal: 

Kasese Humanist School Limited

Paypal Email: kasesehumanistschool@gmail.com 

Donation link: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=KJF7HBFGTJ2CU

Contact Person: Bwambale Robert Musubaho 

Designation: School Director KASESE HUMANIST SCHOOL

Mailing Address: 

Kasese Humanist School Rukoki/Muhokya/Kahendero 

P.O.Box 58, Kasese, Uganda 

Telephone: +256 785195561

Email:  kasesehumanistschool@hotmail.com

Website: https://kasesehumanist.blogspot.com

Children in need of sponsorships are at the three campuses we manage.


Kahendero School pupils in need of Sponsorship

Some of the needy children at Kahendero Humanist School


Saturday, 21 December 2024

New look of Kahendero Humanist School

New looks, new ideas loading, new year around the corner.  

I am so grateful of this progress. Thanks to Uganda Humanist Schools Trust for refurbishing the Kahendero Humanist School .

All our classrooms now have smooth walls, cemented floors,tiled verandas, fascia board fitted, well ventilated, aerated classrooms and above all enclosed by a concrete block perimeter fence.

With Science, we can progress

Nursery classroom block 

School director pose for a picture infront of P.6 and the Kahendero Humanist Hall 

Primary Classroom block  with Jane shrimpton clinic and Admin office

Picture showing our main entrance 

The Kahendero Humanist Hall,  the perimeter fence can be spotted as well

Some primary classrooms,  Davida House is spotted with some green paint.

The school signpost 

A painter doing his work 


Friday, 20 December 2024

Kasese Humanist School 2024 Annual report out

 The Kasese Humanist School 2024 annual report is out.

Pupils at our muhokya school in an examination 

It highlights some of the events that has been unfolding in regard to the school project.

It showcases our core missions, visions and goals, current enrollment, challenges,success and appreciations to different people or organizations working with us.

To take a look at this report, download it from us via this link:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XkxANMD184rHSkaKpQsp1gPXUV025DG-/view?usp=drivesdk

Thanks for being part of the Kasese Humanist School project.

With science,we can progress


Wednesday, 18 December 2024

Refurbishment works on Kahendero Humanist School

Kahendero Humanist School refurbishment project update in summary 

Am happy that all the  classrooms at this School have plastered walls,cemented floors and with a coat of paint on their walls.

Classroom doors and windows are being painted.

Verandas and ramps have been given a treat. 

Ramps have been added.

A school fence has been beefed up and with entry and exit point at the wider and small gate.

Will be improving the floor if the school office and adding a ceiling. 

The kitchen area is relocating and am building a fresh one.

This work has been made possible with Uganda Humanist Schools Trust refurbishment support and we are thankful to UHST supporters, members, trustees and the wider secular folks globally for your ideas and resources  

Onbehalf of Kasese Humanist School and Kasese Humanist Orphans We are so happy about our accomplishment and achievement. 

With Science, we can progress

project update in pictures;

Repainted windows 

Repainted doors 

New look of Kahendero Humanist Hall 

Making my hands dirty as i work 

refurbishment of the Kahendero Humanist Hall 

Kahendero Humanist Hall 

Fencing works done

Painting works 

Improved classroom looks

Improved classrooms 


Tuesday, 17 December 2024

Change makers and visionaries

Change makers and visionaries are pathfinders. 

  • They work so hard and use their Brains to the full. 
  • They stick to their decisions and focus.
  • They always calculate their steps and don't rush.
  • They always screen out people to associate with.
  • They always don't follow the crowds. 
  • They always forge their lifestyle and destiny. 
  • They are ever inquisitive on anything. 

https://kasesehumanist.blogspot.com/

To learn about my works, visit our website;

Kasese Humanist School 

Kasese Humanist Orphans 

Municipal High Humanist School 

With Science, we can progress






Wednesday, 11 December 2024

Adding a coat of tiles on Nursery classroom block veranda

One of our students, a Kasese Humanist Orphan in senior two at Municipal High Humanist School With a skill to lay tiles is doing part time job this holiday to fix verandas at the Kahendero Humanist School. 

We are currently adding tiles on to the Nursery classroom block at our Kahendero school. 

We shall be adding  tiles on a shade for the Kahendero Humanist Hall 

We shall tile the school office if resources allow.

Thanks Uganda Humanist Schools Trust for supporting our refurbishment efforts at this school. 

Attached are images of the ongoing works. 

With Science, we can progress

Tiling works 

Tiling works on Nursery classroom verandas 

fixing water 💧 guard 

Verandas works 

Veranda works 

The tile fixer guy, one of our student and part of the Kasese Humanist Orphans.