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Grannies2Grannies Friesland Visits VECECAB in Uganda

English Lessons for Carpentry Students at VECECAB

Improvements at Our Vocational Training Center

This year, important improvements have been made at the *VECECAB Vocational Training Center*.

Empowering the Next Generation: Start-Up Support for VECECAB Students in Uganda

Students from VECECAB’s Tailoring, Building and Carpentry departments received start-up kits and additional entrepreneurship support through the Swiss-based NGO Vocational Training and Start-Ups in Uganda.

From Hopelessness to Craftsmanship: How VECECAB Is Reshaping Futures

A new group of young people at VECECAB is discovering hope and opportunity through practical carpentry and woodwork training that can lead directly to skilled employment.

Building Homes and Futures in Kyabakadde

VECECAB building students are gaining valuable hands-on experience while helping construct two new homes in Kyabakadde, developing skills they can use for their future careers.

Building Hope Through the Night

VECECAB’s brickmaking team worked through the night to fire a new batch of bricks, turning hard work into income that helps provide food and support for students at the school.

Learning to Design at VECECAB Uganda

VECECAB carpentry and joinery students are learning theory, technical drawing, metric measurements and furniture design alongside their practical workshop training.

Laying Foundations for the Future at VECECAB

VECECAB building students are gaining real-world construction experience by working on residential homes under the guidance of their instructors.

Helping an 89-Year-Old Grandmother in Kasala, Mukono – Uganda

VECECAB is helping an 89-year-old grandmother and her 15-year-old granddaughter in Kasala, Mukono, by working toward the construction of a safe new home with proper sanitation.

Empowering Girls Through Health Education at VECECAB

Henriëtte from SES Germany provided health education specifically for the girls at VECECAB, focusing on hygiene, health and female physical development.

Planting for the Future: Our School Garden Begins

VECECAB students are learning how to grow vegetables in the school garden, combining practical agricultural training with fresh food production for the school.

Empowering Boys Through Health Education at VECECAB

Henriëtte from SES Germany provided health education specifically for the boys at VECECAB, focusing on hygiene, health and physical development.

Irene Shares Her Building Expertise with VECECAB Students

Irene from SES Germany shared her building and construction expertise with VECECAB students, helping them gain practical experience and confidence through hands-on learning.

Welcome Henriëtte and Irene to VECECAB

VECECAB welcomed Henriëtte and Irene from SES Germany, with Henriëtte supporting the hospital and Irene contributing her building and construction expertise.

Welcome Back, Jozef Magda from eRko Organisation

Jozef Magda from eRko Organisation returned to VECECAB in February 2026 to discuss ongoing projects, explore new initiatives and strengthen the long-standing partnership.

A Mother’s Plea: Help Us Build a Safe Home for a Family in Need

VECECAB is working to help a mother of nine children move from an unsafe makeshift shelter into a secure family home with proper rooms, beds and basic furniture.

Finishing the Year Strong: Brickmaking at VECECAB

As the year came to a close, the VECECAB team produced thousands of bricks, continuing an important activity that supports both construction work and the school’s financial sustainability.

A Record Brick Firing at VECECAB: 40,000 Bricks in One Batch

VECECAB reached a brickmaking milestone by firing approximately 40,000 bricks in one batch — the largest single firing the organisation had completed.

Practical Exam Day at VECECAB School

One day after the theory examinations, VECECAB students took part in their practical exams, demonstrating the skills they had developed during their vocational training.

Theory Exam Day at VECECAB School

Students at VECECAB School took part in their theory examinations, an important step in measuring their progress and understanding during vocational training.

Farewell to SES Germany Volunteers Gudrun and Nabella

VECECAB said farewell to Gudrun and Nabella from SES Germany after a valuable period of volunteer service supporting healthcare and garment-making training.

VECECAB Schoolchildren Take Action for a Cleaner Kalagi

VECECAB schoolchildren are helping make Kalagi cleaner through regular plastic-waste collection and awareness campaigns that encourage the whole community to care for the environment.

Big Progress at VECECAB: Renovation and a Brand-New Classroom

Major renovations and a new spacious classroom have improved the learning environment at VECECAB, with valuable support from eRko Organisation in Slovakia and the local community.

SES Germany Volunteers Gudrun and Nabella Support VECECAB in Uganda

Gudrun and Nabella Gabriel from SES Germany arrived in Uganda to support VECECAB, with Nabella contributing to garment-making training at the school and Gudrun volunteering at the hospital.

Farewell and Gratitude to SES Germany Volunteers Fred and Kerstin

VECECAB said farewell to Fred and Kerstin after a period of dedicated volunteer service, leaving behind new tools, mattresses for the children, wardrobes and many lasting memories.

VECECAB Kyanakadde 5 Schools Sports Day: Football and Korfball in the Spotlight

Five local schools came together in Kyanakadde for a lively Sports Day featuring football and korfball, bringing students and the wider community together through sport.

Parents’ Day at VECECAB: Celebrating Skills, Family and Community

Parents, students, teachers and community leaders came together at VECECAB to celebrate student progress and see practical skills in carpentry, tailoring and creative work.

Cleaning Up Kyanakadde: A Community Effort Led by VECECAB School Children

VECECAB school children joined their community leader and local residents in a village clean-up campaign to remove plastic waste and promote a cleaner environment.

Fred and Kerstin Surprise Us with New Notebooks, Pencils, and Tools

Fred and Kerstin surprised VECECAB with notebooks, pencils and practical tools to support students, training activities and everyday work.

Fred and Kerstin from SES Germany Return to VECECAB

Fred and Kerstin from SES Germany returned to VECECAB to support teaching, furniture making, translation and the development of stronger educational opportunities.

Rudi from SES Germany Supports VECECAB with New Brickmaking Techniques

SES expert Rudi helped VECECAB improve its brick production with a new mould, reduced water use and better production methods.

Guess Who’s Back? The VECECAB Crew Returns!

After a short break, the VECECAB team returned refreshed and ready to continue building, stitching and creating together.

VECECAB Meets with SES Experts: A Valuable Exchange of Knowledge

VECECAB welcomed SES Representative Herbert Kiastra and SES Expert Rudolf Leo Ott for an inspiring exchange of knowledge, ideas and practical experience.

SES Germany Sends Rudi to Uganda

SES Germany sent brickmaking specialist Rudi to Uganda to share his practical knowledge and support VECECAB and the local community.

Sjoerd Moves to Uganda to Support VECECAB

Sjoerd moved from the Netherlands to Uganda to support VECECAB with carpentry training, brickmaking activities, photography and the development of a new website.