Schools Under DB Palabek
In Palabek Settlement there are seven primary schools with nursery classes. But these schools are over-crowded and poorly facilitated. The education and medical facilities are also shared by the local population. Don Bosco Vocational Training Center and four nursery schools are additional facilities to the existing schools. Don Bosco VTC is the only vocational school among all the refugee settlements in Uganda, the mostly serves refugees. Currently it is one of the most active vocational school in Lamwo district.
The Salesian community in Palabek is currently operating four Nursery schools of St Daniel Comboni Nursery and Primary school which is also serving as the Rehabilitation center, Holy Cross Nursery and Primary school, Mother Thereza Nursery and primary school, St Mary Nursery and primary school which is also a rehabilitation center. We have running only one Vocational training school in Palabek settlement with a series of courses.
St. Mary Nursery and Primary school
St. Daniel Comboni Nursery & Primary school
Holy Cross Nursery and Primary school.
Mother Thereza Nursery and Primary school
Don Bosco VTC
Youth facing unemployment, poverty and lack of educational opportunities often become hopeless. Offering life skills and livelihood training is crucial, especially for vulnerable refugees. Our VTC, accredited by DIT, provides hands-on, 1-year courses in Tailoring, Construction, Hair-Dressing, Motor Vehicle Mechanics, Electricity, Solar Installation, Agriculture, Welding, Carpentry, Driving, and Computer. Since its inception in 2018, the center has trained 1,000+ students, equipped with skills for self-employment and improving their job prospects. Our motto, “Rebuilding Lives,” reflects our commitment to empowering refugees through practical training Read More