Tororo Girls School
Tororo, Uganda
Located in the Eastern Region, the school provides education for 2,000 pupils.
In-Country Manager
Annet Lapica
Teacher of Agriculture
Summary
Since 1965, Tororo Girls School has been a centre of excellence in Uganda, committed to empowering young women through quality education.
Challenge
Globally, climate change threatens to disrupt the lives of 1 billion children and youth, impacting on their health and education. For climate vulnerable countries in Africa with high levels of gender inequality, climate-related disruptions are likely to translate into the end of schooling for girls and their premature transition to adulthood. When drought or flooding affects the availability of water at school, menstruating learners (and teachers) are likely to miss school as a result.
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Partner projects
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EnvironmentRainwater harvesting, fruit & vegetable production project
Partner: Tororo Girls School
| Uganda
Hands Around the World supports an innovative project at Tororo Girls School that combines rainwater harvesting, fruit and vegetable growing, and climate-smart farming. With over 2,000 students involved, the project promotes healthy diets, environmental awareness, and hands-on agricultural skills.
Students have planted mango, pawpaw, and avocado trees, along with a variety of vegetables. Each student is responsible for caring for their own tree—watering it diligently, especially during dry spells. They also learn about soil fertility, composting with organic manure, and sustainable farming techniques.
Rainwater harvested on-site is used to irrigate the crops during the dry season, building resilience and demonstrating practical responses to climate change. This initiative not only boosts nutrition and food security but also prepares a new generation to care for Uganda’s environment.
Partner news
Celebrating 30 years: Annet’s story
Tororo Girls School | UgandaAnnet is an enthusiastic teacher of Agriculture at Tororo Girls School, Uganda. In 2023 she won a scholarship through HATW’s collaboration with Marshal Papworth to attend a 10-week course on sustainable agriculture at Harper Adams... Read more »