Wakadogo

Wakadogo We built Wakadogo charity school in 2008 in Gulu, northern Uganda. Wakadogo now provides education & nutrition for 441 students from nursery to primary 7.

Education:
Local educators have trained the teachers to the highest standard. They teach in Luo, the language of northern Uganda, as well as in English. Our aim is to encourage the students to converse in both languages fluently by the time they graduate from our school. We focus on teaching through play in order to provide the students with basic knowledge of cognitive, social, emotional and phys

ical skills. They are creating their first sense of identity. They can escape a life of poverty and hardship for a few hours each day so that they can be themselves and do what children should be doing – playing, interacting with others, singing, reading whilst learning. Health:
We have an onsite school nurse who looks after the wellbeing of both the children and staff, for example by treating common illnesses such malaria and ring worm. Having an onsite medical practitioner greatly helps diagnose illnesses early, which saves lives. School meals:
We provide free school meals to all of our students and staff. This allows them to concentrate on both learning and teaching. We have seen a dramatic improvement in the overall health of those who attend our school. This year we have started to offer a wider variety of food with improved nutritional value (for example pineapples and eggs).

09/08/2026

🎶 And they did it again! 💛🏆

After taking 1st place in Gulu East Division, our Wakadogo performers went on to represent their division at the Gulu City Music, Dance and Drama Festival — and came home proudly in 2nd place!

Each of the schools competing had already taken 1st place in their respective zones, making this an achievement we are incredibly proud of.

It was a very long day, with the festival continuing until midnight, but our pupils gave it everything they had. A huge thank you to our dedicated teachers who supported, encouraged and looked after them throughout and for everyone home safe and sound 💛

2nd in Gulu City! What an achievement! 🎶

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🎶 Music, dance, drama… and a 1st place for Wakadogo! 💛We’re incredibly proud of our talented students, who took 1st plac...
09/08/2026

🎶 Music, dance, drama… and a 1st place for Wakadogo! 💛

We’re incredibly proud of our talented students, who took 1st place out of seven schools at the Gulu East Division Music, Dance and Drama Festival! 🏆

There was plenty of music, movement and Wakadogo spirit on show — and our pupils and staff were absolutely thrilled with the result.

A huge congratulations to every child who performed, and to the teachers and staff who worked so hard to prepare them. We’re so proud of you all!

Next stop: Gulu City level! 💫

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📢📢📢🏆This is a huge moment for Wakadogo School athletics! 👟👟👟🌟Our students have taken 1st place in the Kids Athletics Cha...
16/04/2026

📢📢📢🏆This is a huge moment for Wakadogo School athletics! 👟👟👟🌟

Our students have taken 1st place in the Kids Athletics Championship in Gulu City 2026 — an incredible achievement built on hard work, resilience, and belief.

When the results came in, the school erupted. Students and staff celebrated side by side, full of pride and excitement. To honour our athletes, we held a goat roasting ceremony in celebration of what they’ve accomplished together. 🌟

And we’re not stopping here!

Today, 5 of our athletes head to St. Joseph’s College Layibi to compete at the next level — representing Wakadogo.

The energy is high. The belief is strong. Let’s go, Wakadogos!! 🏆

We are proud to share that Wakadogo School ranked 23rd out of 78 schools in Gulu City based on the number of students wh...
10/03/2026

We are proud to share that Wakadogo School ranked 23rd out of 78 schools in Gulu City based on the number of students who achieved Division One in the 2025 Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) 🥳

This progress reflects the hard work of our students, the dedication of our teachers, and the strength of the Wakadogo community. Every year we see our students grow in confidence, determination, and belief in their potential.

Congratulations to our students and teachers, we are very proud of you! 🌟🌟🌟

A belated happy International Women’s Day! We’re taking a moment to celebrate the incredible girls and women in the Waka...
09/03/2026

A belated happy International Women’s Day! We’re taking a moment to celebrate the incredible girls and women in the Wakadogo community.

We are proud that all of our founding members are women - a group brought together by a shared belief that education can change the trajectory of a child’s life. That same spirit continues today through our teachers, mothers, mentors, and especially our students.

Our girls remind us that potential grows when curiosity, resilience, and opportunity come together in the classroom.

As Maya Angelou wrote:

“Each time a woman stands up for herself,
without knowing it possibly,
without claiming it,
she stands up for all women.”

To our students, teachers, mothers, and mentors - thank you for the strength and inspiration you bring to our community every day.

25/12/2025

Happy Holidays from Wakadogo School! 🎄✨

Here are our amazing P1 students singing a little Christmas song to send love, joy, and smiles to everyone. 🥰🎶

Thank you for being part of the Wakadogo journey this year - your kindness helps our learners grow with confidence, hope, and big dreams.

Wishing you a peaceful Holiday season and a bright, happy 2026 from all of us at Wakadogo! 🤍🌟

Caps off to our K3 and P7 students! 🎓✨We celebrated our youngest and oldest primary learners at Wakadogo as they graduat...
10/12/2025

Caps off to our K3 and P7 students! 🎓✨

We celebrated our youngest and oldest primary learners at Wakadogo as they graduated from K3 and P7 – a beautiful reminder of why we do what we do.

From the first day walking through our gates, to reading their first stories, solving their first maths problems, learning to grow food, use technology, dance, sing and stand up with confidence our children have worked so hard to get here. We are incredibly proud of the kind, curious and resilient young people they are becoming. 💚

To our K3 graduates: this is just the beginning. You are ready for primary school, and we can’t wait to see you keep asking questions, trying new things and supporting your friends along the way. 🥹

To our P7 graduates: you are role models for the younger children. You leave Wakadogo with strong values, life skills and the courage to dream big. As you step into secondary school and beyond, remember that you always have a family here cheering you on. 🌟

Thank you to our dedicated teachers, parents, guardians and supporters around the world who walk beside our students every day. Your love, belief and support make celebrations like this possible.

Here’s to bright futures, bold dreams and many more milestones ahead. Congratulations, Wakadogos! 🎉

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