Supporting Opportunities for Ugandans to Learn Foundation
Facilitating Education, Vocational Training and Maternal Health
Fast Facts
Uganda
Brad Smith and Ann McStay
2018, 2021, 2022-23, 2024
Job Skills, Education, Health
How Supporting Opportunities for Ugandans to Learn (S.O.U.L.) Foundation Is Making a Difference
S.O.U.L. Foundation provides early-childhood education and education mentors for older children. They also support sustainable, community-led solutions that focus on strengthening digital literacy, vocational training and maternal health in rural Ugandan communities.
Work of S.O.U.L. Foundation
- Operates two early-childhood education centers that use established, effective teaching methods and incorporate extracurricular activities.
- Sponsors and mentors primary- through post-secondary-aged students and also provides vocational education in hairdressing, cooking, auto repair, fashion design, computer/IT skills and electrical work.
- Provides digital literacy classes and workshops in conjunction with local partners.
- Supports maternal health with prenatal classes, birthing kits and follow-up visits.
Initiatives Supported by Project Redwood
2018: $25,000 to provide financial support and training to cooperatives working in aquaculture and maize mill production.
2021: $30,000 to fund personnel, supplies and support for vocational training for at-risk youth.
2022/2023: $30,000 to expand vocational training programs and provide mentorship and job placement to at-risk youth.
2024: $40,000 to continue to offer vocational training to at-risk youth.