Louis Gregory Memorial Schools, Uganda
About Louis Gregory Memorial Schools
Mona Partner Since 2016
The Louis Gregory Memorial Schools are located in Tilling and Odusai, two rural communities in the Tesoapeaking area of central Uganda. These two sister schools were founded in the 1950s by the Ugandan Baháʼí community to meet the dire need for education in the villages, particularly for girls. These are the only public schools in the area.
The Challenge
The schools flourished for several years, serving thousands of children who later became prominent members of the community, including some members of the parliament. However, the Idi Amin government confiscated the schools and closed their doors. This was followed by several years of war that devastated the population, cattle and other property. Now, the community is trying to rebuild with the resources they have. We want to help rebuild the schools and return them to their former excellence.
The Solution: Louis Gregory Memorial Schools
High-Quality Education
These two primary schools are both in Eastern Uganda, in Odusai in Pallisa District and in Tilling in Kumi District, with over 2,000 students and a solid reputation for excellence. The school in Tilling is now considered to be the top school in the district. The target population for the schools is elementary-aged children in the district between 1st grade and 7th grade. The two school districts of Ngora and Pallisa have selected the schools as model schools for their districts. The curriculum includes moral education for all students.
These schools are continuously striving to improve the quality of life for their students. Recent improvements were made in the availability of clean water, food, and a cleaner school environment. The schools allow no corporal punishment, uphold the equality of education for girls and boys, seek to address sexual abuse of women and girls.
How we help
Since 2016, Mona Foundation has collaborated with several donors who are committed to helping the Louis Gregory Memorial Schools with their vital services to children and families in the Tilling and Odusai communities. Together, we have built a library, repaired the school buildings, and built housing for teachers.
2025 Achievements
- 2,037 students educated across two public schools —Tilling (882) and Odusai (1,155)
- 8 teachers and 1 librarian hired and trained
- Odusai became the only school in the district with Wi-Fi and computers
- Bat infestation removed
2026 Plans, $5,330
- Educate over 2,000 students across both schools
- Hire additional teachers to reduce class sizes that still range from 150–224 students per teacher
- Construct bathroom blocks at both schools to replace inadequate latrines
- Purchase desks for recently constructed classrooms, along with equipment including a generator, copier, and musical instruments
- Hire a librarian assistant for Odusai
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