Soft Power Education Pre-Schools Academics

The community of Kyabirwa looked on with interest and gifted more land to Soft Power Education requesting a similar school be built for their children. Kyabirwa Children’s Centre opened in the spring of 2004 to the sound of 100 AIDS orphans and children from desperately poor families. We employ the same staff numbers as at Buwenda – teachers who are determined to encourage these little ones to learn English, play games, write, sing and dance.

Pre-schools: Buwenda Pre-School and Kyabirwa Pre-School provide free access to pre-school education for pupils who have lost one or both parents from AIDS or are from extremely impoverished families identified through an interview process.

Ages: Soft Power Education (SPE) pre-schools age children (roughly ages 4-5 years) attend these two centers Monday – Friday from 8.30am to 12:30pm.

Soft Power Education Pre-Schools Co-curricular

Soft Power Education (SPE) pre-schools pupils participate in singing, writing, playing, story-telling, painting, and learning. These centers are a stepping stone to encourage children to attend primary education by providing a good foundation for learning to children who would otherwise be out of school.

Soft Power Education Pre-Schools Facilities

SPE pre-schools provide a child-friendly and engaging environment where safety, comfort, and creativity are prioritized. Each center features colorful classrooms, outdoor play areas, and learning materials designed to stimulate young minds. The schools are maintained through community collaboration, ensuring sustainability and ownership among local residents.

Soft Power Education Pre-Schools History

Soft Power Education was founded in 1999 by Hannah Small, a former overland driver who recognized the need for an organization dedicated to improving children’s education in Uganda. Inspired by the lack of proper learning environments, she began mobilizing tourists and independent travelers to assist in refurbishing and building schools.

With the support of local communities and volunteers, SPE’s first major achievement was the construction of Buwenda Pre-School for Orphans at Bujagali Falls. The land was donated by the community, and after a year of hard work, the school officially opened in March 2003, providing a safe and stimulating learning space for 120 orphans. The school was staffed by three qualified Ugandan teachers and one teacher assistant, marking the beginning of SPE’s lasting impact on early childhood education in Uganda.

The success of Buwenda inspired the community of Kyabirwa to donate additional land to SPE for a second school. As a result, Kyabirwa Children’s Centre opened in spring 2004, welcoming over 100 children—many of whom were AIDS orphans or from underprivileged backgrounds. These early initiatives established SPE as a trusted educational partner working hand in hand with local communities.