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Would you like to see exactly where your help goes? A visit to Philadelphia School is an experience that will touch your heart. What you will experience on-site: · Real Encounters: Meet Samuel Ssabagereka, the founder, and our dedicated team including Charles, Joanne, and Ivan. Feel the energy of over 300 students who are hungry for education. · Progress You Can Touch: See the new photovoltaic system, visit the sickbay—which treats over 100 malaria cases annually—or stop by t

A milestone for Philadelphia School: The new school gate has been installed! In a region where break-ins and the theft of valuable computers were unfortunately part of everyday life, this provides crucial protection. Why this is important: · Safe Learning: Our more than 300 students need a protected space to thrive. · Protecting Technology: Our PC equipment is finally housed more securely. · Presence: The wall currently under construction signals stability and order, even to

At Philadelphia School, we prepare our students holistically for life. Alongside classical theory, we place great value on languages and practical skills. Our subjects at a glance: Core Subjects Electives Languages Projects (Vocational Training) English & Math Agriculture German Sewing Biology & Chemistry Computer Science (IT) Kiswahili Carpentry Physics & Geography Economics Luganda Agriculture History & Religion Arts Literature Planned: Metalworking Why this is important: O

Behind the success of Philadelphia are no anonymous investors, but people with vision and limitless dedication. The faces of the school: · Samuel Ssabagereka: The founder started during Corona with only 12 students on his inherited land. He leads the school as a volunteer, works around the clock, and has risked everything for this vision. · Charles Lukwaya: Our headteacher is the academic heart. He worked as a volunteer for two years and continues to waive a high salary to th

For our over 300 students, Philadelphia is much more than a school – it is their home. Since many of them live far away or do not have a stable family environment, we offer them protection, community, and full care on our campus. The good news: We can provide for these young people around the clock. But our success presents us with challenges: the dormitories are full. Our goal: · Expansion of the boys' dormitory: We urgently need more space so that the boys are also housed s

We’ve pulled off a massive feat: the photovoltaic system is installed and finally providing power. A huge milestone. The next challenge: the computer lab is almost empty. The Hard Reality: · Grateful: We finally have "light." This makes the school much safer! · Digital Gap: Without PCs, the IT curriculum remains theory. We urgently need more devices. Your Part? Help us fill the computer lab. Every donation helps—one device costs approximately €400, which is the standard requi

Did you know that Uganda is one of the most biodiverse countries in the world? Anyone who has been there loses their heart to this green paradise. Why Uganda belongs on your travel bucket list: · Pure Nature: From the snow-capped Rwenzori Mountains and the mighty Nile Falls to the dense rainforests where the last mountain gorillas live – the diversity is limitless. · Eternal Spring: Thanks to its location on the equator and its high altitude, everything blooms and flourishes

In March 2026, we (Igor & Andy) visited partner projects in Uganda to gather best practices for our school in Kiboga: · FICA (Kampala): A modern, innovative learning model where students work individually at their own pace. Great motivation to grow, competitions, and alumni serving as inspiring role models. Top! · Noah’s Ark: An impressive blend of education, social impact, and craftsmanship. "Nobodys becoming strong Somebodys." Whether it’s soap making, masonry, or shoemakin

Our German classes have become a true hallmark of Philadelphia School: the program is so successful that we were once again able to excel in the national German language competition in 2025. Our Highlights: Distinguished Visitor: The German Ambassador visited us in person and was deeply impressed by the work being done on-site. The New “German Room”: Thanks to a €20,000 grant from the German Embassy, we were able to build a dedicated building for language lessons and other