Kasese United Humanist Association attends the Uganda Humanist Association Conference 2012

Kasese United Humanist Association was among the organizations that was invited to attend the just concluded Uganda Humanist Association (UHASSO) Conference/General Assembly.
The theme of the event was HUMANISM FOR A FREE AND PROSPEROUS AFRICA, The conference was attended by individual members of Uganda Humanist Association plus some Local Member Organizations who are affiliated with Uganda Humanist Association. Among the member organizations that attended were HALEA represented by Kato Mukasa, Kasese United Humanist Association based in Kasese,Western Uganda which was represented by Bwambale Robert and The School Head Teacher of Kasese Humanist Primary School Mr.Masereka David, Ugand Humanist Effort to Save Women represented by Betty Nassaka,Aggie Ojera, WOFEWO represented by Annet Nalunga and an Organization based in Entebbe that deals with rehabilitation of HIV/AIDS victims based in Entebbe headed by Mark Baguma.
It was an interesting conference that lasted for two days.
The conference venue was at Platinum Royale Hotel, Busega , Kampala pictured below:

The conference was opened by the outgoing Chairman of Uganda Humanist Association Mr. Peter Sikirinya
who welcomed and thanked all the individual members and member organizations of UHASSO to have come in big numbers and participate in the conference.
The Chairman welcomed on the floor Mr Deo Ssekitoleko who works as the East African Representative of IHEU. In his brief speech, Mr Deo greeted the participants and explained to them the Humanist Philosophy plus highlighting on what the IHEU stands for,why it was created plus the roles it does.
There were a number of Speakers invited to the conference to talk on some subjects and in accordance to the agenda the First Speaker  was Mr. Adrian Juuko, a reknowned Lawyer and Human rights Activist who talked about Human rights,Democracy, Corruption and the open society. He presented a good document in which he discussed about the dangers of corruption, human rights abuses and violations, open societies and closed societies and authoritarianism and at the end of the day,we learnt that a free and open society is the best that we embrace if Africa or Uganda is to develop.
Adrian Juuko is seen below discussing his topic

Another presentation was about Women and Humanism  where the Speaker talked about Women, Sexism and Prostitution which was presented by Betty Nassaka, Annet Nalunga and Susan Nambeejja where they all talked about the possible causes of prostitution, possible strategies to help out prostitutes and solutions to cub young children from getting lured into this kind of risky business. They noted out that though prostitution has disadvantages, it also has advantages and actually the government should ensure they devise solutions on how they can handle out this issue on fairly terms.

We also had a wonderful presentation from Dr. Joseph Kisakye who discussed about the Humanist Schools of Uganda in its attempts to offer a balanced liberal and secular education. He pointed out that initially the Education system set up in Uganda was  by the colonialists and they could only allow the learners to learn, cram and pass and could not stress on the learners to think critically or given chance to ask questions. He emphasized on the Scientific Method as a means of promoting free thought. He said also that there is a need to introduce as well vocational skills training in Humanist Schools. Uganda has so far 3 secondary Humanist Schools and one Humanist Primary School.

Another interesting Presentation was on Exploitations by Superstition and the Rationalist Alternative presented by James Onen of Free thought Kampala who talked about the various forms of superstitious beliefs. This topic of superstition was also talked on by John Mutumba and Dr. Lastone Bagetenda who are all medical practitioners who presented a well researched document where some times the locals who are superstitionists go on misleading the people about certain curable diseases by science are said to be cured after performing rituals or praying to spirits. at the end of the day they encouraged and motivated us to embrace science for it has got the answers.

There were also other discussants who talked about Peace and Unity in Diversity. On day 2,there was a video conference via Skype where the participants listened to Debbie Goddard of the Afro Americans for Humanism (AAH) who talked about the works of AAH. In a closing remarks of the video conference, Deo Ssekitoleko informed AAH about the activities of UHASSO and requested AAH to put in place a program where volunteers could be brought into the country from USA to come and engage in constructive work by volunteers to work in Ugandan communities for the betterment of Humanity.
At the end of the day there was the UHASSO General Assembly where only the members participated in the Assembly proceedings which involved dissolution of the old executive and putting in place a new line up in positions of Board of Trustees, Ammending certain clauses in the UHASSO articles of Association and finally passing or instituting the new constitution. Below are some more photo highlights taken in the course of the 2 day conference.


Aidan Sekatawa and Gerald Musoke above





A panel of Speakers in the just concluded UHASSO CONFRENCE 2012





Bwambale Robert is seen sitted on the extreme left



Participants listen attendively at the video conferencing between Debbie / Bob churchill and UHASSO Members

Dr. Sylvia Tamale also attended the conference on its second day and she gave us words of wisdom, she said that colonialists are to blame for they taught us to learn and cram instead of applying critical thinking, she said Humanism is deep rooted in us even before arrival of the colonialists and also pointed at the dangers of religion.

Kasese Uited Humanist Association and Kasese Humanist Primary School is so appreciative of what UHASSO is doing and we remain looking forward for a cordial mutual relationship for the continual promotion of the Humanist Philosophy on the African soil and Uganda in particular.

Long live UHASSO,  long live the Humanist Philosophy, Long live the Scientific Alternative!



Photos of Teaching Staff at Kasese Humanist Primary School, Academic Year 2012

Masereka Ndyanabo David   Head Teacher

Biira Elson - Baby Class Teacher

Muhindo Alice  Nursery Teacher

Kobusinge Prossy  Upper Nursery Teacher

Bwambale Robert   Volunteer Teacher-Humanist studies

Mr.Obadiah Joshua

Other Teachers are as below:

Ngabirwa Phiona

Kihoro Getrude

Masika Paskelina

Kasai Ronald

Lucky Doreen

Masika Sarah

More information about the school, visit the school website at http://www.kasesehumanistschool.webs.com/

Renovation works at KHPS 2012

Renovations on the classroom extension structure  is in progress at the school. The unit has been painted Orange and white. Many thanks to Atheist Alliance International for supporting our school. More thanks to all free thinkers the world over most especially the Child Sponsors who have contributed generously to our cause. "With Science,we can progress" is our school Motto

The school Dormitory

Photo of Some Kids at the school sharing Happy moments!

The extension building now has 4 class room and these have been partitioned, floored and doors painted. Partitioning was done using Ply woods and Chalk Boards amounting to 4 have been fixed on to the walls.

Chalk Boards Painted, Each class has got a Chalk Board and 4 of these have been fixed in the different classes.

More Photos on our Flickr Account, check our school website for the Link to direct you to our Flickr Account.

Kasese Humanist Primary school visited by East African Play grounds team

Kasese Humanist Primary school, a school run and managed by Kasese United Humanist Association on Sunday 16th October hosted a team of 4 visitors from East African Playgrounds Organization, a UK Charity that engages in activities of constructing play grounds for local schools and communities in East Africa.
The Team was so grateful visiting the school, they were welcomed to the school by the School Director Bwambale Robert and were toured around the school together with the school Head Teacher Masereka Ndyanabo David.
The Team explained to us that right now they are embarking on a series of play ground projects and encouraged us to look at helping us with uplifting our ground in some years to come. The play ground we have at the school not only benefits the school alone but also the local community around Railway Village.
East African website can be visited at  http://www.eastafricanplaygrounds.org
Below is a Photograph of the team, From Left to Right, Jack, Jinja Gentleman, Our school Head Teacher, Carla and Mr Tom , Photo taken by Bwambale Robert.

Lets preserve, conserve & protect the environment

Kasese Humanist Primary School is going to erect a  fresh Tree on the roof top of its Administrative Office, plans are in progress putting in place a shelter on the roof top and this time its not going to be an iron roof but a tree shade. The tree is going to be planted in the already constructed tree enclosure which has been fixed on top of the School Administration Office courtesy of  The School Founder Bwambale Robert. He  donated  a bag of cement plus all the bricks to this cause and in addition he has provided a tree plus a number of flowers to put in the tins which are being placed at the extreme corners on the roof top.
The tree symbolizes our strong commitment to preserving nature and protecting the Environment. Upon completion the Tree Enclosure plus the strategically placed tins will accommodate the soil and a fresh tree plus  flowers will be planted in there. Both the tin and the Tree enclosure  will be painted and messages will be added on to them.
Below are some picture shots showing the progress of the work.

Below is a Photo showing the Plastered Tree Enclosure with some vents at either sides all over to facilitate aeration of the soil micro organisms as we shall be adding soil rich in manure to facilitate the tree to survive.

The picture below shows the front view of the added structure as it appears  above on the Administration Office. To get to know more about the school, visit the school website at http://www.kasesehumanistschool.webs.com

Update on second term 2011 at kasese humanist primary school

Pupils at Kasese Humanist Primary School have begun sitting for mid-term examinations which is a paper released by nationwide examination setters authorized to set examinations to Ugandan Schools.
A total of 230 pupils at the school this term are now busy in their exams that are to be done up to friday 01 this week .
Right now at the school durings  Games Time, our students are busy practising Music so that we tap out those talented in the field of music so we can  set up a School Choir. This Choir is going to be releasing music that we intend to put on CDs in MP3 and MP4 formats and this can generate income which can help in boosting the school.  However we still use the local drums and we could require modern music equipments.
The international community is encouraged to assist in supporting the school such that we accomplish our goals of promoting free thought in style and disapprove those who think that being Atheist or Humanist is not good, what matters is to look at our selves as humans and that is it!,we have to look at ways of making life better for all Humanity irrespective of your beliefs,where you come from,where you are black,white,coloured etc .
You can Sponsor a child in our school as a means of supporting the school. A Child Sponsorship Form has been placed on our website so you can fill out the form and submit it then we shall communicate back to you. The link is here below:
http://kasesehumanistschool.webs.com/sponsorachildform.htm and an update of the list indicating children already sponsored plus those awaiting sponsorship is on this very website too, the link to the page is at the link below:
http://kasesehumanistschool.webs.com/sponsorachildatkhps.htm
A second parents meeting is planned for next weekend on Sunday 10th July  2011.
We are in the 5th Week of second term and we have 7 more weeks towards end of Second Term.
I send deep thanks to all friends and organizations that have stood by our side and help in supporting our school. I can not thank person by person, that is the reason i have put the information on our school website.

 

"Working for the Betterment of Humanity"

Paypal Donation link

Donate to the KUHA SCHOOL

You can donate funds to Kasese Humanist Primary School  online using the Paypal facility available on the AAI website via the link below:

 

http://www.atheistsinternational.com/activities/38-aai-foundation/274-kuha-school 

 

THIS LINK BELONGS TO THE AAI FOUNDATION AND PROCEEDS DONATED TO THIS LINK BENEFITS THE KUHA SCHOOL PROJECT SO AFTER MAKING A DONATION ITS GOOD YOU NOTIFY KASESE UNITED HUMANIST ASSOCIATION SO THAT THEY SEND A THANK YOU MESSAGE OR PUT YOUR NAME ON ITS DONORS LIST ON ITS WEBSITE.Funds donated will serve any of the roles below:

 
We appreciate your generosity in assisting Kasese Humanist Primary School, We highly recommend Atheist Alliance International to act as a conduit of funds to us from the diaspora. We welcome ideas, views , comments and suggestions on how we can improve our school to better standards.You can email the Kasese United Humanist association at:

info.kuha@gmail.com 

Renovation exercise of the Staff Toilets at the kasese humanist school

Kasese Humanist Primary school in an effort to strengthening the school hygiene is currently
putting in place a Staff Toilet.
Currently both the children and the member of staffs were utilizing the 3 Door Toilet that was
constructed in the late months of November last year as the school was making initial
preparations of the school site.
The fact that the building properties were formerly being used by workers of the defunct
Uganda Railways Corporation, they had their own toilets but lacked a proper sewage system,
the pipes were blocked, dilapidated and rusty and bushes could be noticed around the housing
properties. The collapse of the company caused all the social infrastructure in this area and
many parts where they had railway stations to collapse. All the services came to a stand still and
those who remained occupying those houses didn't care in maintaining them. Also owing to the
high level of poverty, unemployment worsened the situation.
As we were laying out plans to construct a new toilet to be used by our staffs at the school, we
identified the pipes that were taking the wastes to an unknown Septic Tank which was finally
discovered just adjacent to the pit latrine that we had put earlier and the presence of this septic
Tank is good news to able us not to incur lots of expenses as all that is needed is to remove the
contents in that tank and leave it empty, re-cementing the inside part of the tank and also
building around the two openings of this Septic Tank plus renovation work on the toilets
buildings.
I am appealing to Friends of Kasese Humanist Primary School where ever they might be to assist
us in donating to the school so that we put every thing in the right order. The Uganda Ministry
of Education & Sports encourages school establishment to have separate toilets for the Staff
from that of the students.
You can watch a video clip of the septic tank at the KUHA SCHOOL PROJECT on You Tube at the link below:
 http://www.youtube.com/user/Kuhaschoolproject#p/a/u/0/PjL-A6WF288

Below is a photo of the proposed Staff Toilet, in the Photograph Bwambale Robert, The School
Director is seen keeping a watch as labourers do their work of tracing the path taken by the
underground sewage pipes.

Kasese Humanist Primary School gets Pens Donation

Kasese Humanist Primary School on 5th May 2011 received a donation of Pens from Pen For Kids Organization based in Denmark.
There was a shipment of 2000 pens which was received by the School Project Director and the pens are meant to be distributed to students at our school while other pens are to be distributed to a selected number of schools.The pens are likely to take the school for a full year.
Special thanks goes to  Mr Claus Hjornet  of Pen For Kids Organization and The Rezidor Hotel Group  for this generous donation .
Long live, Kasese Humanist Primary School,Long live Pen for Kids Denmark, Long Live The Rezidor Hotel Group.