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OUCHA SALUTES GREEN
VALLEY JUNIOR
SCHOOL, KAMPALA,
UGANDA-AFRICA
By special safe life correspondent
In Africa 19/03/2015
The world renowned HIV/AIDS activist cum composer HIV/AIDS Anthem, Prophet Patrick
Donald Oucha, has called upon local and international donors to consider supporting the 100
orphans and 20 HIV positive children under the care of Green Valley Educational Services in
Kampala Uganda-Africa.
“I have personally witnessed what Green Valley is performing to reconstruct hope. There is no
doubt that Green Valley Junior School has a special call to serve Orphans and HIV positives with
respect, equal opportunity and required sense of professionalism” says, Prophet Patrick Donald
Oucha.
Green Valley Junior School has a total of 100 orphans and 20 HIV positive children, registered
to share and benefit from educational services offered under small resource envelope.
“It’s my pleasure to discover that your school has the spirit of love for the vulnerable children in
Africa. I can see the struggle you put in to move life ahead.” Explains, Prophet Patrick Donald
Oucha.
THE ESTABLISHMENT OF GREEN VALLEY
Combination of high demand for early child development facilities and short supplies of such
facilities in Kampala, low levels of literacy, community moral support and rapidly changing
technology-driven world; Propelled Pastor John Masolo and Ms Florence Kitui to commit hard
earned family financial resources and visibly scarce quality time towards establishment of Green
Valley Junior School, Kampala-Uganda-Africa 2001.
“I reflected upon the vicious cycle of poverty within communities and my intra-personal voice
became restless. With educational investments in me and good government policies, I found a
fertile ground to establish Green Valley Junior School, as a pre-primary facility first, then a
primary school targeting the disadvantaged children in Uganda and across Africa.” Explains,
Pastor John Masolo.
The school was established in 2001 with 20 learners. By 2009 enrolment rate rose to about 600
learners. This 2015 the school has 300 learners.
“Yes, we have 300 learners and the figure could fall to 250 by end of 2015. Parents do relocate
with children as they change work stations.” Says, Pastor John Masolo.
In 2014 the school had 18 candidates for primary leaving examinations (P.L.E).Out of the
eighteen pupils, five scored with first grade and the rest were in second grade.
“Our academic performance speaks louder than any other school activity. We have become a
household name within.” Explains, Pastor John Masolo.
Green Valley Junior School runs mixed day and boarding educational facility, serving majorly
children other privately owned schools have no time budget for.
“I visited about 15 private schools in Kampala this 2015. It’s only Green Valley Junior School
that has touched my heart with the sense of true love for humanity.” Explains, Prophet Patrick
Donald Oucha.
WHO IS PASTOR JOHN MASOLO
A God fearing man, with soft spoken professional and authoritative voice. He was born on the
15th day of April 1970 to the family of the late Mutobokho Jonathan (RIP) and the late Nasila
Mary (RIP) in the village of Busai Burenga II, Bududa District, Uganda - Africa
ACADEMIC TREND
2006-2009 A bachelor’s degree in human resource management-Makerere university Kampala,
Uganda- Africa.
1999-2004 Diploma in primary education-Nkozi National teachers’ college.
1994-1996 Grade III Primary Teachers’ Certificate, Nyondo National teachers’ college.
1986-96 ‘O’ ‘A’ levels Bududa Senior Secondary School.
1976-Joined Bududa primary school, Bududa District, Uganda.
HIS MARITAL PEACE
Pastor John Masolo is married to Ms Florence Kitui. The couple has seven children.
“My great wife Florence has kept me in love with God. We now enjoy the fruits of the Holy
spirit.’ Explains, Pastor Masolo John.
GROWTH AND DE VELOPMNT.
Given predictable support, Green Valley Junior School shall implement a strategic plan designed
to establish secondary schools, vocational institutions and a University with the key interest of
vulnerable youths in the centre.
“We are not sleeping and never at a comfort zone until poverty becomes history on the African
continent. Education is the sharpest weapon at hand now” Explains, pastor John Masolo.
STAKEHOLDERS PARTICIPATION
Green Valley Junior School operates within a context where participation of other stakeholders
is key and / or vital. The school has been visited by some HIV/ AIDS support organizations.
“We recently carried out HIV/AIDS sensitization program for the children.” Explains, Pastor
John Masolo.
SOFT MESSAGE TO POLICY MAKERS
Pastor John Masolo has softly called upon Governments to step- up and sustain routine
inspections of private schools in order to keep educational services at the required global
standards:
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Involve private schools in routine refresher courses.
Government should extend financial support to private schools where necessary
Monitoring and evaluation of private schools should be carried out routinely and
strategically.
HIS GREAT ENEMY
Pastor John Masolo has singled out Fear as his greatest enemy. .
“For years, Fear has been my worst enemy but the time I became born again, I realized that
with God all is possible and Fear is simply a storage facility for my power and strength”
Explains, pastor John Masolo.
TOUR AND TRAVELL
Pastor John Masolo has travelled the world through books but physically he visited Kenya in
Africa.
“The time to travel broadly is now. I want to visit the USA and the UK as soon as its affordable
“says, pastor John Masolo .
EXCHANGE PROGRAM.
Green Valley will soon reach out to neighboring countries for exchange programs.
POSITIVE CHALLENGE.
Green Valley Junior school still operates within rented classroom and dormitory blocks.
“We spend a lot of funds on rentals. Our simple focus is to procure land in the name of the
school” Explains, pastor John Masolo.
However, Green valley junior school is ranked high among few private schools that have
successfully eluded the early shut down of activity. Due to various rental issues, most private
schools quit educational services in less than one year.
VOLUNTERISM
The school encourages international volunteers and interns to share and benefit from the wealth
of skills invested in the school over a decade.
HIS ROLE MODEL
Pastor John Masolo singled out the President of the Republic of Uganda H.E Yoweri Kaguta
Museveni as his number one role model. He also remembers the late Nelson Mandela for
having positively shaped many hearts around the world.
Please do not hesitate to contact us herein below:
The Director,
Green Valley Junior School.
P.o .Box 36 Kyambogo, Kampala Uganda
Tel: +256772043406
+256782695074
Email: [email protected]