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PRIMARY COLOURS

By James Arthur
Photo’s courtesy of Primary Colours ABC

Primary Colours ABC was formed to offer Drawing on his background (prior to
free support through community initiatives education) in catering and restaurants,
and the provision of free digital educational James then set up ‘Community Kitchen’ -
resources in October 2021.This was in an outdoor, British pub garden-style
response to the global pandemic and its restaurant to support the sustainability and
devastating effects on educational growth of Primary Colours ABC in March
development of children and young 2022. Here families could come and enjoy
people across Uganda. a good meal, have a drink, and relax whilst
enjoying a wonderful space for children to
Founded by James Arthur, a teacher and play and explore. All the profits from sales
education enthusiast, Primary Colours ABC went into the strengthening of Primary
was initially started to support the children of Colours ABC.
grounds staff working at a specific
organisation. Mobile devices were provided Community Kitchen has helped raise
for families, pre-loaded with a large thousands of dollars. It also raised
collection of educational materials awareness about Primary Colours ABC
including books, videos, audio books and which meant generous donations from
more. individuals were made in the form of
laptops, TVs, tablets, phones, books and
The Lubowa-based, community-led more. All this was used to support individual
initiative has grown to now provide a safe children, families, schools, and several
recreational space for families, a free other non-profit organisations.
library with over 800 physical books and an
ever-growing collection of relevant, One young lady who has been directly
organised, digital resources to support impacted is local fruit seller Shadia. Shadia
lifelong education. Full-time librarian, Teddy, is an incredibly hard-working 14 year old
is available 5 days a week to support who sells fruit and vegetables in the area
children with choosing and changing and uses the money to support her
books, provide guidance on digital education as well as her family. Since her
resources and answer questions. involvement with Primary Colours ABC she

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