In May 2026, 20 volunteer teachers began the second year of their course at Koboko Nursery Teachers’ College, taking another step towards a professional teaching qualification.
Their progress is part of African Revival’s Revive & Thrive work in Koboko, where we are looking beyond school buildings to support the people who make learning possible.
Investing in teachers
Volunteer teachers are central to many rural community schools, but the cost of formal training can put a qualification out of reach. By supporting teachers to study, the programme helps them develop skills that they can bring back to their classrooms and communities.
In a June 2026 project progress report, trainee teachers described learning about lesson planning, teaching methods and using locally available materials. A headteacher also reported improvements in lesson preparation and the use of learning resources. These are observations from participants, rather than independently measured changes in learning outcomes.
Stronger schools need strong leadership
Revive & Thrive also explores how headteachers and school management committees can share experience and strengthen the way their schools are run. Conversations with school leaders identified priorities including record keeping, financial literacy, curriculum interpretation and helping parents and communities participate in school life.
The pilot is designed to learn from schools’ different circumstances and from the people who know them best. Community involvement, practical training and local leadership all have a role in helping improvements last.
Looking ahead
The teachers’ training is a significant step, not the end of the journey. We hope to share more about their experiences and what schools learn as the work develops.
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