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3. Pledge.
Pledge your donation today. A one time gift is a wonderful help. A recurring donation is even better.
Whatever you can do will make a difference. While we use gofundme to accept online donations you may also send a check to our postal address.
4. Organize.
Organize your group to raise money for Amoru International Secondary School. Host a dinner, have a walk, do a silent auction.
Contact us for ideas and support.
Our goal is Two Million Dollars
It feels like a mountain, but we know with your help, we can get there. All administrative costs for Friends of Amoru are paid for by the board. Every cent donated will go to the organization, toward building the school and operations.
Peter Ekadu: Success Story
Peter Ekadu is an orphan from Kaberamaido District, Uganda, where he attended primary school. At the end of primary, he received a very high score on the national exit examination which allowed him to continue his education. At that time, however, there was no universal secondary education law in Uganda, so Peter would have to attend a private school which, of course, required tuition. Luckily he received financial support from several Americans. Then he graduated from Makerere University in Kampala, Uganda, where he majored in economics. After working for two years in the private sector, Peter received a scholarship from Rotary International that paid all his expenses to gain a Masters in Health Services Administration and Human Resources Administration at Central Michigan University. He graduated in 2015. Since then, he has been gaining experience by working for the University of Minnesota and is currently working for Nobles County Community Services. Mr. Ekadu is a perfect example of what proper preparation can do when an opportunity presents itself.
UGANDAN SCHOOL SYSTEM
* Students take a national test at the end of primary school.
* A grade of 85% or better allows them to go to secondary school
* Students then begin Ordinary which is four years (somewhat comparable to 7-10th grade)
* After that student can choose trade school, A Level (somewhat comparable to Two years of senior high school)
* At the end of A Level, students can matriculate at a Ugandan university