Close the Gap
A Bridge between Europe and Africa
Education changes Lives:70250Children are still waiting for a sponsorship!
The whole story
Next Steps
The expansion of infrastructure and other important projects—such as housing for teachers and the furnishing of classrooms—are currently in the planning stage.
School opening
The school opened its doors to 130 students, while another 100 children remained on the waiting list, hoping for sponsors so they too could attend.
Growth & Development
The school building was completed, the farm expanded, and the first animal sponsorships and the tailoring of school uniforms began to take shape.
Groundbreaking
After several delays, construction of the school finally began in August 2021, creating numerous job opportunities for young people in the region.
Lockdown in Uganda
Despite the lockdown in Uganda, the project was able to move forward—with 500 trees planted and additional land acquired.
Sponsoring & Expansion
The first sponsored children received support, and additional land with fish ponds was acquired to further expand the project.
First Steps
During these years, the Namataba e.V. association was founded, the first piece of land was purchased, and key initial projects—such as the construction of a well and the development of farmland—were.
How it all began...
The vision for Namataba was born in 2016, when the first ideas for a sustainable project to support rural communities in Uganda began to take shape.
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