Florence For Youth Education Center โ€“ Bugiri, one of the key projects under Florence For Youth In Action (FFYIA), is proud to announce its excellent performance in the 2025 Primary Leaving Examinations.

As part of FFYIAโ€™s commitment to transforming lives and empowering communities, the school continues to provide quality, holistic, and value-based education to children in Bugiri District and surrounding communities.

Out of 24 candidates who sat for the 2025 examinations, the school registered impressive results:

First Grade: 6 pupils

Second Grade: 17 pupils

Third Grade: 1 pupil

These outstanding results reflect the effectiveness of FFYIAโ€™s education programs and the dedication of its learners, teachers, and support staff.

๐ŸŒฟ Education as Part of a Holistic Community Development Mission

Florence For Youth In Action operates with the mission:

โ€œTo transform lives and empower communities by providing holistic education, accessible healthcare, clean water, food security, environmental conservation, and economic independence. Through sustainable programs and compassionate partnerships, FFYIA fosters resilient communities and embodies the love and compassion of Jesus Christ.โ€

In line with this mission, Florence For Youth Education Center โ€“ Bugiri serves as a foundation for nurturing knowledgeable, disciplined, and morally upright future leaders.

The school integrates academic excellence with character development, life skills, and spiritual values, ensuring that pupils grow intellectually, socially, and ethically.

๐ŸŒฑ A Conducive and Child-Friendly Learning Environment

FFYIA has invested in creating a safe, clean, and supportive learning environment that promotes concentration, creativity, and confidence among learners.

The school offers well-organized classrooms, a peaceful compound, and adequate learning facilities that allow pupils to study comfortably and effectively.

In addition, learners benefit from recreational, sports, and creative activities that promote physical fitness, teamwork, and emotional well-being. This balanced approach helps pupils remain motivated and focused in their academic journey.

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿซ Dedicated and Compassionate Staff

The success of Florence For Youth Education Center is driven by a team of qualified, committed, and caring teachers and staff who share FFYIAโ€™s vision of transforming lives through education.

Teachers provide personalized academic support, mentorship, and guidance, ensuring that every pupil receives the attention and encouragement needed to succeed.

Special consideration is given to vulnerable and disadvantaged learners, reflecting the organizationโ€™s commitment to inclusive and compassionate education.

๐Ÿ’ช Empowering Women and Supporting Widows

Beyond education, Florence For Youth In Action is deeply committed to uplifting women and supporting widows, recognizing their vital role in family stability and community development.
Through skills training, income-generating activities, counseling, and social support programs, FFYIA helps women and widows regain dignity, confidence, and economic independence.
By empowering mothers and caregivers, the organization strengthens households and creates a more supportive environment for childrenโ€™s education and well-being. Many pupils at the school benefit directly from these initiatives, as their families become more stable and self-reliant.

๐Ÿ“š Favorable Conditions for Quality Learning

Under the leadership and support of FFYIA, the school continues to provide favorable conditions that promote effective learning and holistic development:

These conditions empower pupils to develop discipline, confidence, responsibility, and a strong love for learning.

๐Ÿค Strong Community and Parental Partnerships

Florence For Youth In Action believes in working closely with parents, churches, community leaders, and development partners to support the holistic growth of children.

Through open communication, community engagement, and joint initiatives, the organization strengthens family involvement in education and promotes shared responsibility for learnersโ€™ success.

This collaborative approach has contributed greatly to the schoolโ€™s steady improvement and positive reputation in Bugiri District.

๐ŸŒ A Growing Impact Through Integrated Development Programs

Beyond education, FFYIA implements programs in healthcare, clean water, food security, environmental conservation, and economic empowerment.

These integrated interventions create a supportive ecosystem that enhances learnersโ€™ well-being, reduces barriers to education, and strengthens community resilience.

The success of Florence For Youth Education Center is therefore part of a wider transformation process that uplifts families and communities.

๐ŸŒŸ Commitment to Excellence and Sustainable Development

The strong 2025 examination performance stands as clear evidence of FFYIAโ€™s commitment to quality, transparency, and sustainable impact.

It reflects continuous investment in infrastructure, staff development, learner welfare, and community partnerships.

Florence For Youth In Action remains dedicated to strengthening its programs and expanding opportunities for children and youth in Bugiri and beyond.

๐ŸŒฑ Invitation to Parents, Partners, and Supporters

We warmly invite parents, guardians, donors, and development partners to join us in our mission of empowering young minds and building resilient communities.

By enrolling your child at Florence For Youth Education Center โ€“ Bugiri, you become part of a transformational journey rooted in excellence, compassion, and faith.

Congratulations to our 2025 candidates on their remarkable achievement! ๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿ‘

We wish them continued success in their academic and personal development.

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Jonathan Kakembo

My Life: From Agony to Bliss
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My eyes fill with tears when I recall my childhood; moreover, the story even gets worse in my teenage. I will try to remember as far back as I can. I was born on May 11, 1994, in Kiyanda village, Luweero district, near Ugandaโ€™s capital โ€“ Kampala. I started school at three years, just like any other child. However, the good days ended soon after my father married his second wife. Had she not been a witch, perhaps her rivalry with my mother wouldnโ€™t have resulted in the unbearable suffering that ensued.

My father turned violent toward my mother, brother and me. We were repeatedly battered and denied basic needs, especially food and decent clothing. Consequently, the school had to end for my brother and I. Worse still, my stepmother sought to sacrifice me to the gods in her quest for riches. I now think that my father was so drunk with her witchcraft that he hardly

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recognised us as his children. He merely looked on as my stepmother hurled insults and threats at us. At best, he could beat us if we reiterated or threatened to report to the clan elders.

When I started to have violent seizures in 2003, possibly due to witchcraft (ancestral spirits), my father disowned me; he did not want to be associated with a boy who suffered from a spell largely believed to be for the damned. My mother left our village and brought me along to Kampala, where she worked as a bar attendant. She took me to a nearby primary school where I was expelled on the first day when I had violent seizures and caused a scene in the school.ย  I was later taken to a witch doctor who recommended a very bizarre prescription. I had to drink two cups of lizard blood per week, which I did for at least a month. When my condition showed no indication of improving, the witch doctor instructed me to sleep with a tortoiseshell, which I desperately obeyed for two years, up to 2005.

By the end of 2009, my mother and I had visited more than a dozen witch doctors. I had literally given up on life at that point. Fortunately, a cousin of mine advised me to seek deliverance in a local church where I spent several nights constrained with ropes. I eventually vomited a snake when the pastor laid hands on me. This is always hard for me to comprehend, but I am grateful when I watch the video clips of my deliverance. I had hoped to reconcile with my father and stepmother but they passed on soon after my recovery.

I returned to my home village to resume primary school in 2010; my mother remained in Kampala but lost her job shortly after. I worked in my teachersโ€™ gardens so that they could buy me scholastic materials and pay registration fees for the national examinations in 2011. I passed the examinations and joined a rural secondary school. Regular absenteeism was a habit for me since I had difficulty paying the school fees, despite having received a half bursary for my good conduct and hard work.

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I had no hope of any academic advancement after excelling in the national secondary examination in 2015. Out of desperation, I hatched plans to join the national army forces as soon as it was advertised. In the meantime, I continued to sing in the church choir and sometimes went solo.ย  It was after presenting a song in a local church that I narrated my experiences and a number of congregants were overwhelmed by my sad story. One of them contacted Penny Leon โ€“ the President, of Florence for Youth in Action.

Oh, my goodness! I hardly believed when I got a communication from Penny Leon, and that she would come to my rescue. It was a new dawn for me. She facilitated me to enrol for a two years program, Certificate in Audio Production in Esom School of Music in 2017. Penny has since then been paying my tuition and other scholastic materials. I am currently in my last semester of study and will graduate next year. How grateful I am to Florence for Youth in Action!

Within the period of my study at the Music school, I have acquired a lot of skills, and my songwriting and singing career is now most promising. I have been able to travel and perform in Kenya, Tanzania and in many parts of Uganda. I am confident that I will own a state-of-the-art music studio in future. My dream is to be one of the best contemporary music producers in Uganda.

Words alone cannot fully express how indebted I am to Penny Leon and all stakeholders of Florence for Youth in Action. You have lifted me from a pool of suffering to a sea of possibilities.ย Thank you, Penny Leon!

Kakembo Jonathan,

Florence for Youth in Action beneficiary

Siwa Denis

My Success Story: Hope Restored

I was born and raised in a remote village on the slopes of Mt. Elgon, which lies in the far east of Uganda, Africa. My parents survive by farming on their small piece of land, which has โ€˜shrunkโ€™ over the years as my elder brothers take over some plots. I am the youngest of twelve siblings and it seems I am the unluckiest, having grown up when my parents are old. Only two of my eldest siblings were able to complete their diploma programs; they went to the school when my parents were still stronger.

I completed my primary and ordinary secondary education in rural public schools; I took advantage of the government’s free primary and secondary education. Even then, I had difficulty acquiring the basic scholastic materials. I often had to support myself from my small vegetable garden. After completing secondary education in 2012, I seem to have hit a dead end. My then old and sickly parents wouldnโ€™t even raise the basic requirements for me to enrol in college.

I had lost all hopes of achieving my academic dreams when I met Penny Leon (President, Florence for Youth in Action), who received me with open arms. She offered to support me in my academic path; Florence for Youth in Action paid my tuition, accommodation and other scholastic requirements. I completed a Certificate in Computer Engineering at Management Training and Advisory Centre in 2016, and I am now enrolled for a Diploma in Computer Engineering in the same institution, thanks to Florence for Youth in Action. Even when I recently lost all my academic documents, Penny Leon facilitated me to replace them.

Besides the incredible academic achievements, I have also made many friends on campus and in the hostels.

This only shines more light on my future. It is now my dream to help other underprivileged youths to achieve their dreams.

Thank you, Florence for Youth in Action,ย for supporting me; my future is now as bright as it could get. I am forever grateful!!!

Siwa Denis,

Florence for Youth in Action beneficiary

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