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Suubi Centre
Suubi Centre is a community based development initiative situated in Lubanda Village, Lwengo District, south western Uganda. 'Suubi' is a Luganda word which means Hope. Suubi Centre promotes integrated and holistic development approaches geared at improving social-economic livelihoods of the people in is rural area.
By tapping into individual interests, talents and capacities, at Suubi Centre an empowering environment is created whereby people freely gather a variety of knowledge and skills for self reliance and development.
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Suubi News
Suubi Youth Participate in Income Producing Activities.
Suubi has been a hive activity for the youth involved at the centre over the last few weeks.
Firstly a brick making machine, which was purchased as a result of the severe storm that swept through Lubanda Village late last year, arrived at the centre. At the time of the storm, many peoples homes were damaged and they sought assistance from Suubi Centre.
It was decided at that time that the best way to support people, and have a long term impact, would be to educate them on how to build stronger homes in the future. This set the wheels in motion and we began searching for a brick press which can make considerably stronger bricks than the traditionally hand made and wood fire ones that were being used in the village. It was agreed that Suubi Centre should purchase the machine and set about teaching people in the village, particularly the youth, a new set of skills. An interested group of youth have now been found and they are currently undertaking training in brick making, roofing and ridging tiles, flooring tiles and facing bricks from Ndula Emmanuel (Faasi) who has over twenty years experience in this field.
In this way the youth can gain valuable skills which they may ultimately be able to earn an income from, the wider community benefits because stronger homes will be built in the area and Suubi Centre will be able to hire out the machine in the future to help with self sustainability of the overall project. Surely a win win for everyone!
The Suubi youth test out the new machine; (L) the dirt goes in and (R) out comes the brick!
Then just last week four youth from Suubi Centre, participated in a one week entrepreneurship training that was organised by Kisekka Sub-county and World Vision. The training was to pass on skills in making soap, candles and cakes to the participant with an overall aim of helping young people create employment for themselves.
Over 30 people participated from various areas in the sub county with the training taking place at the sub-county head quarters. From Suubi Centre, Kasozi Emmanuel, Nakibuuka Lilian, Namakula Doreen and Namatovu Fatumah participated. Samples of soap, cakes and candles were produced and our participants thoroughly enjoyed the experience as they learnt these new skills.
Aussie volunteer, Ian, give the girls a lift to the venue.(L) Lilian, Doreen & Fatumah look pleased with the soap they made. (R)
Lilian tries out candle making (L) in the purpose made moulds (R)
Cake making was also demonstrated (L) with participants getting a chance to make their own (R)
We are currently in the process of organising similar workshops at Suubi and those who participated in this training are confident that they can pass on the skills to others who show an interest at the Centre.
What's been happening
April 23rd, Expanding Our Mushroom Project
It has been exciting to watch as Suubi ladies, who have successfully been growing mushrooms over the past couple of years, are now passing on skills to the parents at two of our Ugandan partner schools! Find out more about the expansion of this project at our Suubi Update Blog.
March 22nd, Celebrating International Women's Day
There was much excitement on March 22nd when Lwengo District, Uganda, held an event to celebrate International Women's Day. It was a chance for local women to get together, share idea, discuss issues, enjoy each others company, but most importantly, celebrate being women of the world! Read all about it on our Suubi Update Blog.
February 27th, Welcome to Baby Hope.
Namwange Florence, our nurse/midwife at Suubi Community Clinic, has just given birth to a beautiful baby girl who she has name Hope. Mother and baby are both doing well.
January 20th, Suubi A Buzz With Activity.
Recently a team of 19 corporate volunteers from Australia visited our Suubi Complex. They held workshops in a variety of activities. Check out the details and see photos of their visit here.
January 8th, New Australian Volunteers At Suubi.
Suubi Complex has been I hive of activity over the last few weeks. Three new Australian volunteers arrived over the Christmas, New Year period and have settled in well. Spending between six weeks to six months at the centre, they will be turning their hand to a variety of activities. Read more about it here.
10/12/2011, Suubi Community Health Clinic Connects To Australian Hospital
Everyone was thrilled recently when a connection between Suubi Community Health Clinic and Kyabram Health Services was formalised. Read more here.
6/12/2011, Suubi Youth Learn Coffee Grafting
Throughout October and early November five Suubi youth undertook training in coffee grafting at one of the recognised coffee farms in Lwengo district. They have now returned to Suubi to teach other interested youth their new found skills. For more information and photos check it out here.
31/10/2011, Suubi Music, Dance and Drama Festival.
The 2nd annual Suubi Music, Dance and Drama Festival was held at Kyasonko Primary School last weekend. The theme for the day was 'Sanitation and Health in Schools'. All eight participating primary schools brilliantly passed on the message through five different performances; a poem, folk song, creative dance, traditional dance and short play. Check out the fabulous photos and all the results on the Suubi up date blog.
29/10/2011, First Delivery at Suubi Clinic - Twins!
Suubi Centre was a buzz with excitement yesterday when a heavily pregnant lady, Nakawooya Immaculate, and her family arrived at the Suubi Clinic.
19/10/2011, Rebuilding After the Severe Storm in Lubanda.
After a severe storm hit Lubanda village in mid September we are happy to let everyone know that people who were affected are now starting to get back on their feet. Read about the village community spirit and see photos of rebuilding here.
What's been happening
April 23rd, Expanding Our Mushroom Project
It has been exciting to watch as Suubi ladies, who have successfully been growing mushrooms over the past couple of years, are now passing on skills to the parents at two of our Ugandan partner schools! Find out more about the expansion of this project at our Suubi Update Blog.
March 22nd, Celebrating International Women's Day
There was much excitement on March 22nd when Lwengo District, Uganda, held an event to celebrate International Women's Day. It was a chance for local women to get together, share idea, discuss issues, enjoy each others company, but most importantly, celebrate being women of the world! Read all about it on our Suubi Update Blog.
February 27th, Welcome to Baby Hope.
Namwange Florence, our nurse/midwife at Suubi Community Clinic, has just given birth to a beautiful baby girl who she has name Hope. Mother and baby are both doing well.
January 20th, Suubi A Buzz With Activity.
Recently a team of 19 corporate volunteers from Australia visited our Suubi Complex. They held workshops in a variety of activities. Check out the details and see photos of their visit here.
January 8th, New Australian Volunteers At Suubi.
Suubi Complex has been I hive of activity over the last few weeks. Three new Australian volunteers arrived over the Christmas, New Year period and have settled in well. Spending between six weeks to six months at the centre, they will be turning their hand to a variety of activities. Read more about it here.
10/12/2011, Suubi Community Health Clinic Connects To Australian Hospital
Everyone was thrilled recently when a connection between Suubi Community Health Clinic and Kyabram Health Services was formalised. Read more here.
6/12/2011, Suubi Youth Learn Coffee Grafting
Throughout October and early November five Suubi youth undertook training in coffee grafting at one of the recognised coffee farms in Lwengo district. They have now returned to Suubi to teach other interested youth their new found skills. For more information and photos check it out here.
31/10/2011, Suubi Music, Dance and Drama Festival.
The 2nd annual Suubi Music, Dance and Drama Festival was held at Kyasonko Primary School last weekend. The theme for the day was 'Sanitation and Health in Schools'. All eight participating primary schools brilliantly passed on the message through five different performances; a poem, folk song, creative dance, traditional dance and short play. Check out the fabulous photos and all the results on the Suubi up date blog.
29/10/2011, First Delivery at Suubi Clinic - Twins!
Suubi Centre was a buzz with excitement yesterday when a heavily pregnant lady, Nakawooya Immaculate, and her family arrived at the Suubi Clinic.
19/10/2011, Rebuilding After the Severe Storm in Lubanda.
After a severe storm hit Lubanda village in mid September we are happy to let everyone know that people who were affected are now starting to get back on their feet. Read about the village community spirit and see photos of rebuilding here.
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