Gallery Alert: The Work Behind Sunny Magezi Academy’s First Anniversary

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Beyond The Classroom. In the build-up to Sunny Magezi Academy’s first anniversary, the Aliguma Foundation took its message of inclusive education, the power of sport, road safety, girls’ hygiene and safer communities to schools and families across Masindi, bringing together children, teachers, police officers and friends of the Foundation from Uganda and Slovenia.

Shared Purpose: Aliguma Foundation founder Ritah Aliguma (3rd R) joins learners, teachers and partners during a week of school and community activations in Masindi. — **Shared Purpose:** Aliguma Foundation founder Ritah Aliguma (3rd R) joins learners, teachers and partners during a week of school and community activations in Masindi.

The celebrations that culminated into a beautiful spectacle on November 7 went beyond marking milestones. They provided an opportunity to reach more children, listen to communities and translate the Foundation’s commitment to education, sport and inclusion into practical action.

Learning for life

Working with teachers, police officers and community leaders, the Foundation visited schools and engaged learners on health, personal hygiene, menstrual health and road safety. Girls were encouraged to stay in school and manage their menstrual health with dignity, while boys were also included in conversations about respect, responsibility and equal opportunity.

Basic necessities and scholastic materials were distributed to support learners, particularly those facing barriers to education. The message was simple: every child deserves a safe environment, the tools to learn and the opportunity to fulfil their potential.

Safer journeys, stronger communities

Road safety was another key focus. In partnership with Uganda Police officers, the Foundation reached out to learners, Boda Boda riders and other road users, promoting responsible road use and safer journeys to and from school.

Reflectors were distributed to Boda Boda riders, women and other road users to improve visibility, while learners received guidance on crossing roads, recognising traffic signs and protecting themselves on busy routes.

The power of sport and partnership

Sport added another dimension to the outreach. Footballs and other sporting equipment were delivered to at least eight schools, giving more children an opportunity to play, develop their talents and learn the values of teamwork and discipline. Children with special needs were also given wheelchairs to make their mobility better.

The activities also welcomed friends of the Foundation from Slovenia, including Martina Novakovic and Peter, who joined the engagements and shared in the experiences of the children and communities. Teachers from participating schools, police officers and other partners helped make the week a collective effort.

As the Aliguma Foundation celebrated nine years of service and Sunny Magezi Academy marked its first anniversary, the activities offered a reminder that meaningful change is built through consistent action, shared responsibility and people willing to make a difference.

One week, many communities, one shared purpose. Explore the gallery below for a closer look at the people and activities behind the celebrations.