St. Julie Nursery School in Buseesa, Uganda has provided quality early childhood education since 2008. More than 200 students are prepared to enter primary school each year. The school has faced many challenges related to flooding in the play and dining spaces. The public road is not properly maintained and further contributes to the unsafe environment in the nursery school.
Accidents from mud and pooling water have been commonplace. In addition, Undrained water in Uganda, particularly stagnant water, poses significant risks, including the spread of waterborne diseases, mosquito breeding, and potential contamination of water sources. These risks impact public health, sanitation, and hygiene, leading to increased disease prevalence and other health issues. Standing, muddy water increases the risks of malaria., West Nile virus. chikungunya vims, Zika virus. and yellow fever viruses, which are transmitted by mosquitos in Uganda.
In Uganda, muddy conditions damage school buildings, interrupt education, and spread diseases. The young
children served by St. Julie Nursery School (ages 3-6), have difficulty navigating the walkways and playgrounds
in these conditions, and also need to be reminded to stay out of mud that poses health risks.
With a grant from the Hilton Fund for Sisters, St. Julie Nursery School was able to install a drainage system and install a pave assembly area for school gatherings. The children now have safe places to play, eat, and celebrate together.