Education (2010 Q3)
Education
Featured beneficiary in the EDUCATION category for third quarter 2010:
UGANDA HUMANIST SCHOOLS TRUST

Uganda Humanist Schools TrustPhasing in Universal Primary Education in Uganda in 2000 created a huge demand for secondary schooling which the government has only been partially able to meet. The residual need is being addressed by private bodies, including religious foundations.

The Uganda Humanist Schools Trust was established in November 2008 as a charity to raise funds to support the efforts of Ugandan Humanists. All schools teach the Uganda national curriculum and prepare students for public examinations. At the same time, they aim to develop self-confident students who care for each other and for their local communities. The schools encourage students to be open minded and questioning. They are taught to respect evidence and to appreciate the need for shared human values. In order to foster a spirit of understanding, students are introduced both to religion (as required by the national curriculum) and to secular humanist philosophy.

LEARN MORE ABOUT UGANDA HUMANIST SCHOOLS TRUST
Website: www.ugandahumanistschoolstrust.org
ABOUT THE SELECTION PROCESS

Foundation Beyond Belief highlights ten charitable organizations per quarter. Among other considerations, beneficiaries are chosen for efficiency, effectiveness, moderate size (annual budget under $10 million), compatibility with humanist focus on mutual care of this world and this life, no direct promotion or proselytizing of a particular worldview, and geographical diversity.

Active members can help us choose future beneficiaries by researching and nominating charities and by discussing, debating, and advocating for the causes of their choice through our social network and discussion forums. Final decisions are made by the Board, but collective member input is among the most important considerations.