Our School

In 2022, Samuel Ssabagereka, a young medical laboratory technician with excellent German language skills, co-founded the Philadelphia Secondary School together with the German physician Dr. Gerlind Anders on his private property near Kiboga. His aim was to offer students facing difficult starting conditions (orphans, single-parent orphans, and neglected youth) a quality education, Christian values, and strong prospects for a future career.

The campus is designed for 300 to 400 students, though it has already hosted over 1,000 guests at times. The age range of the students spans from 14 to 20 years.

There are approximately 250 dormitory beds, as many learners eat, sleep, and live on the school grounds during the terms. About 30% remain even during school holidays. These young people are eager to learn and possess great potential.

How you can support:

• Become a sponsor for a student

Buildings and Facilities

Thanks to the support of many dedicated donors, the first school buildings could be constructed. More were added over time, including a "German room." Since then, even greater progress has been made: a surrounding wall and a great solar power system were built, alongside specialized subject classrooms and improved sanitary facilities.

With support from both Uganda and Germany, the school now has its own water well, self-generated electricity, and a piece of land for self-sufficiency. The sickbay is a true blessing—even the number of infections is documented for scientific purposes.

Ways to Support:

• Donate to fund further building construction and equipment

• Provide personal assistance for teachers wishing to supplement their salary

Looking into the Future

To ensure high-quality education, the relevant authorities require facilities and equipment that meet high standards—yet these do not finance themselves automatically. Key resources are often lacking, such as necessary equipment for physics, chemistry, and biology.

Furthermore, existing projects demonstrate that much more is possible alongside regular schooling. Students build furniture and engage in small-scale farming. They could further expand their skills in music, sewing, and manual crafts. A major leap forward would be equipping the school with better internet connectivity and a class set of PCs or laptops.

Ways to Support:

• Laptops, tools, musical instruments, and similar items

• Purchase of neighboring land for agricultural use