When we conducted a needs assessment and survey of Katanga in 2017 - one of the greatest needs and desires from parents - was the desire to be able to read and write and to be able to speak English. 

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Due to the fact that the slums are full of people from all over Uganda - many languages are spoken. Many find that they lose business because they can't speak a common language- or they can't read or write. 

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Hence the need to start our Adult Literacy classes. 

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Four afternoon's a week ( & one evening) mothers and fathers (or guardians) attached to the children from our Read for Life program attend our classes. 

Other community members are also welcome. 

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There are three classes, beginners, intermediate and advanced. In these classes they are learning to converse in English but also to read and write. 

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Their desire to learn and to be able to have skills that will help them help their children, and to be able to earn a better income to care for their families - is contagious! 

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They are LOVING the classes and continually are showing their thanks and gratitude - with many saying they'd always wanted to learn but hadn't been able to afford adult tuition. 

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Many started out not even knowing how to hold a pencil, and now are writing and learning quickly! 

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Your support of the Mbuyu Foundation helps us to run these life changing projects. 

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