Nava Foundation proudly supported the establishment and launch of The Tin School Nursery in Kimwani Village, Mabira Forest, Uganda, which opened in June 2026. The nursery is now providing local children with access to quality early years education close to home.

 

Building on this success, Nava Foundation is now supporting the development of The Tin School Primary School, a non-profit, community-led school planned to open in 2027 for children aged 5–10.

 

For many children in Kimwani and the surrounding villages, the nearest primary school is more than an hour's walk away. With limited access to transportation, families often travel on foot along busy roads and muddy tracks. This rural community relies largely on subsistence farming, and many parents struggle to afford school fees.

 

The Tin School was created in partnership with the local community and village church to provide accessible, affordable education for every child.

 

Once the primary school opens, most children will have no more than a 10-minute walk to school. To ensure education remains accessible, families will be able to contribute through flexible school fees, including crops, vegetables, or other produce where appropriate. Families who are unable to contribute will be referred for additional social support, ensuring that no child is denied an education because of financial hardship.

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The Tin school is all about making education accessible.

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The Tin School is teaming up with Century Tech to offer AI software support for English, Maths and Science allowing children to thrive at their own pace.

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