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Mudstoves: healthier kitchens, healthier communities
Students got their hands dirty making mudstoves; safe and efficient cooking alternatives

Beck Boon
Sep 172 min read


Books built by hands, dreams built for life
Busubi Empowered Communities hosted a successful pilot book making training with 64 enthusiastic trainees. Under the guidance of Inner Wheel of Kinoni, the project is set to expand with future training and business skills development. Discover how this initiative is opening new opportunities for the community.

Team Followings
Sep 72 min read


A garage door closes, a door to opportunity opens
One garage door closes, one shop door opens. Check out BECs new convenience store.

Beck Boon
Jun 203 min read


A new year and new beginnings at BEC
We hope you've had a wonderful start to 2024. The new year brings new opportunities and we're just delighted to share these with you and...

Beck Boon
Jan 29, 20241 min read


BEC had a party!
🥳 Together, Followings Foundation and Busubi Empowered Communities are at the beginning of an exciting new chapter. To mark the...

Team Followings
Sep 18, 20231 min read


A humble building unlocking Busubi's future
5 years ago today, this building was just a timber frame starting to take shape.

Beck Boon
Mar 12, 20231 min read


🧵 Stitching a sustainable future
School uniforms, an opportunity for self-sustainability

Team Followings
Feb 12, 20231 min read


There is a saying: “As an empty sack can’t stand, neither can an empty stomach.”
The impact of the pandemic has taken a huge toll on Uganda’s economy. The cost of living and meeting basic needs has increased, whereas...
Tejasvi Kumari
May 14, 20222 min read


‘All people at the party danced their waists off’
Doesn’t that sound like a party you want to be at? Busubi, Uganda celebrated the ending of a big year. “It was such a joyful day at BEC...”

Beck Boon
Jan 11, 20213 min read


A week in Busubi—virtually!
It’s been a year of virtual firsts for many of us—virtual meetings, virtual trivia, virtual workshops, virtual choir... you tell us how...

Beck Boon
Sep 29, 20206 min read
Dance for prosperity
Last month BEC Music, Dance and Drama students officially began dance troupe training. We think this will begin a new exciting phase,...

Beck Boon
Dec 14, 20191 min read


School statistics from Uganda
Only 1 in 4 Ugandan children who starts primary school makes it to secondary school. Less than half (40 per cent) of students are...

Beck Boon
Dec 11, 20191 min read


✨ Gift of Giving // Books 4 Busubi 💕
This festive season we’re sharing the gift of generosity with Busubi. We reached out to the small, but evolving Ugandan community, asking...

Beck Boon
Dec 3, 20191 min read


Last week’s classes in Busubi
After each class, teachers at the Busubi Empowered Communities Learning Centre make a note of their lesson plan and reflect on the...

Beck Boon
Nov 28, 20191 min read


Sass, style and a heart for helping others
This woman is exactly what you'd ask for as a school & community leader. Fun, talented, enthusiastic & passionate about making a difference!

Beck Boon
Nov 21, 20191 min read
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