Help us Save Starlight School
Welcome to our fundraising initiative, aimed at revolutionizing the educational landscape for orphans in Uganda, by saving the Starlight Elementary Primary School, using bitcoin as a tool of social transformation
Please watch the video bellow and make a symbolic donation
How we get started
Since July of 2023, inspired by the Bitcoin Beach experiment in El Salvador, Brindon Mwine has been leading the Bitcoin Kampala experiment, with a hand from Praia Bitcoin in Brazil. By helping the Orphans of Uganda to interact with Bitcoin, we are transforming the community and changing the lives of the forgotten ones, using the peaceful money.
The actual problem
Situated at the heart of the Orphans of Uganda community, Starlight Elementary Nursery & Primary School (SLES) serves as a beacon of learning for children from Busolo, Buwuni, and Bugiri District.
However, recent evaluations have revealed several critical issues, putting the school's future risking, forcing the director to consider closing the school due to financial strain because they cannot afford for the modifications requested by the inspector.
Notably, there is a dire need for more classrooms, qualified educators, adequate furniture, bathrooms, better sanitation facilities, and sufficient teaching materials.
The Solution
By making a detailed planing to save the school by raising donations in Bitcoin and spending it, we are keeping the school open since March 2024, and we started to address all requirements requested by the authorities.
Our master plan is to buy the property, structure the school activities, make all renovations needed, provide educational materials and offer three meals per day for all students and teachers.
With your help, we can equip them with the necessary education and tools for a prosperous future. Support us today with your symbolic Bitcoin donation and be part of this transformative journey!
Bitcoin Circular Economy Development
By using the donations in bitcoin as money, paying salaries, buying food, and other materials, we are onboarding the entire community and teaching how to use bitcoin in practice.
Elaborating processes to manage the payments and executing it was planned, we are transforming the community by proving that bitcoin can be used as a peer-to-peer electronic cash system.
We are well-connected with bitcoin circular economies worldwide, and our team is aware of all upcoming opportunities to turn the salvation of the school into a great opportunity to make itself sustainable.
Operational Schedule
Immediate Actions (0-3 Months)
- Finalize the 2-year acquisition agreement with the current owner.
- Launch and promote the Bitcoin crowdfunding campaign to raise at least 1 BTC.
- Hire 10 new qualified teachers and support staff. (100% ready)
- Procured and installed 100 desks and essential furniture. (80% ready)
- Begin construction of advanced sanitation facilities.
- Launch the "Sats for Protein" and continue the "Fruits for Sats" nutritional programs.
- Commence the liquid soap making trainings for the children
Short-term Actions (3-6 Months)
- Complete the construction of 4 new classrooms and dormitories.
- Install the Peanut husk removing machine in Bugiri town and orphanage premises.
- Start training for the children making & selling reusable sanitary towels.
- Develop and launch the "My First Bitcoin" diploma program for educators.
- Implement weekly Bitcoin education sessions for students and staff.
- Set up and operate a grocery shop at the orphanage.
Medium-term Actions (6-12 Months)
- Continue enhancing educational resources and infrastructure.
- Expand community engagement programs, including the grocery shop and peanut husk removal services.
- Monitor and evaluate the progress of educational and nutritional programs.
Long-term Actions (1-2 Years)
- Ensure all operations are sustainable and self-sufficient.
- Scaling the chicken project to increase the quantity of eggs supplied to the community.
- Achieve a high level of staff and student satisfaction.
- Secure additional funding for further refinements and expansions.
Execution and Team Overview
Our crowdfunding campaign operates exclusively through a BtcPayServer hosted by Praia Bitcoin Brazil, accessible solely via savestarlightschool.org. This setup includes protection via a CloudFlare reverse proxy to ensure the highest security for your donations
- Official Donation Page: The campaign accepts contributions only through this dedicated page. We do not request donations via direct addresses or emails. Stay vigilant against impersonators and scammers attempting to exploit our campaign’s goodwill.
- Lightning Network Donations: Contributions made through the Lightning Network are instantly processed to a Blink Wallet specifically tied to our campaign.
- Onchain Donations: Direct blockchain contributions are securely transferred to a non-custodial wallet, personally managed by Brindon, ensuring a transparent process without any intermediaries.
Commitment to Transparency and Security
We are deeply committed to ensuring the integrity and security of the donation process. Our collaborative approach, combining Bitcoin Kampala's financial oversight with Praia Bitcoin Brazil's technical expertise, guarantees a reliable and transparent crowdfunding campaign.
For any inquiries or further information, please do not hesitate to contact us directly through our official communication channels.
Donors
If you're a Bitcoin company or an individual donor, donating over 0.01 BTC, and would like to have your logo/avatar listed in the Donors section, please get in touch via bitcoinkampala@gmail.com after you make a donation, with an invoice or a transaction ID, and a logo/avatar in .png (200 x 200 px).
Special Thanks
