“Human actions have a ripple effect, just like a farmer’s planted seeds with much hope of seeing them bear fruits someday. Field of Hope plants seeds of knowledge in teachers through annual trainings. This year, I was honored to be part of this transformative journey, witnessing seeds of hope germinate and grow into fruitful results – empowering educators, shaping future leaders, and harvesting a brighter tomorrow.”
As we embarked on a two-week journey of school visits, I witnessed partnering schools, empowered by Field of Hope’s teacher training, teacher guides, and supplements, showcasing a remarkable positive impact on both teachers and students. We saw a significant change in the classroom as teachers delivered their content with confidence, utilizing the provided resources. The smiles on learners’ faces as they actively participated during lessons, sharing their views and defending their points with confidence, and yes the impact is visible
Interacting with teachers reinforced the value of Field of Hope’s interventions. One village school teacher in Luweero District expressed gratitude for the teacher guides and supplements, which helped him improve lesson planning and scheming of work. He continued to say that the visual aids, particularly diagrams in the books enabled him to effectively demonstrate concepts to students, overcoming resource limitations such as limited books and no internet. This encounter highlighted the practical benefits of Field of Hope’s support.
As we engaged with learners and sat in on their groups during lessons, we gained insight into their passion for agriculture. Their participation was exceptional, I and David sharing more about career opportunities in the agriculture sector sparked excitement as these young children of senior two were given hope of the future.
Field of Hope’s efforts and dedication have enhanced teacher confidence and effectiveness, fostered learner-centered classrooms, ignited students’ enthusiasm for agriculture, and equipped future farmers with valuable knowledge. By empowering educators and inspiring students and also giving people like me to be part of the impact as which at the end of the day warms people’s hearts and gives them hope.
Thank you to the donors and everyone who works tirelessly to make Field of Hope a success. Your seeds of hope are germinating, growing, and bearing fruit.
Oshaba Anne, volunteer
