About us
Our Mother Organization's History
Our mother organization traces its roots back to a pivotal moment in 1992 amidst the aftermath of civil unrest that engulfed 57 city blocks of urban Los Angeles. From the ashes of destruction emerged a collective desire among professionals and volunteers to aid traumatized children in healing and becoming catalysts for positive change within their community.
Why Full Circle Learning in Africa, with a Focus on Uganda.
In Africa, particularly in Uganda, the need for Full-Circle Learning's holistic educational approach is paramount. Uganda, like many African nations, faces multifaceted challenges, including poverty, conflict, and limited access to quality education. The aftermath of such adversities often leaves children traumatized and marginalized, lacking the necessary support to thrive.
Full-Circle Learning offers a comprehensive solution by not only addressing academic needs but also nurturing character development, empathy, and resilience. In Uganda, where communities grapple with the consequences of conflict and displacement, the transformative power of Full-Circle Learning.
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At Full Circle Learning Uganda, we are dedicated to creating an educational environment that nurtures the full potential of every child. Through our comprehensive approach, we aim to equip young people with the knowledge, values, and skills they need to become compassionate leaders and active contributors to their communities.
Our vision is to cultivate a generation of compassionate leaders and change agents who are deeply rooted in service to humanity. We envision a world, a continent, a country and a community where every child is empowered to embrace their role as a humanitarian and contribute meaningfully to the betterment of society.
Our mission is to empower young people with the skills, values, and opportunities they need to become catalysts for positive change. By providing capacity-building training, community impact grants, scholarship opportunities, and humanitarian aid, we create an environment in which every child can thrive.
At Full Circle Learning Uganda, we recognize the transformative power of education to shape not only the minds but also the hearts of young people. In Uganda, where challenges abound and resilience thrives, we believe in harnessing the innate potential of every child to become a beacon of hope and positive change within their communities.
As an integral part of the global Full Circle Learning network, FCL Uganda remains steadfast in its pursuit of empowering individuals and communities to realize their full potential, fostering a culture of compassion, inclusivity, and transformative education. Together, we strive to embody the ethos of Full Circle Learning, where every action, no matter how small, has the power to ripple outward and create a meaningful impact in the world.
Core Values.
Growth
Leadership
Accountability
Spirituality
Creativity
Integrity
At Full Circle Learning Uganda, our core values form the foundation of our educational philosophy, guiding every aspect of our programs and initiatives.
Full circle learning Uganda alignment to the SDGs
Full Circle Learning is an innovative educational approach that transcends traditional academic boundaries by integrating character development, community service, and global awareness into the learning process. By fostering holistic development, Full Circle Learning prepares students to become compassionate, competent, and responsible global citizens. This approach is closely aligned with several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), as it promotes quality education, social equity, environmental stewardship, and technological advancement. Through its multifaceted methodology, Full Circle Learning contributes to the achievement of the following SDGs:
Full Circle Learning Uganda provides a holistic education that blends academics with character development, community service, and environmental stewardship. The program nurtures well-being, equality, and social inclusion, preparing students to become compassionate leaders who contribute to just and sustainable communities. Through meaningful projects and partnerships, it empowers students to make a lasting, positive impact.
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What Sets Us Apart
What sets Full Circle Learning Uganda apart is our unwavering commitment to holistic development. We believe in the power of integrated education, where academic learning is complemented by character development, empathy, and a sense of purpose.
Our approach emphasizes experiential learning, community engagement, and the cultivation of habits of heart that empower students to become active participants in shaping their own destinies and the future of their communities.
Twenty (20) Marks of a Full-Circle Learning School.
The "Twenty Marks of a Full-Circle Learning School" outline the defining characteristics and practices of schools that adhere to the Full Circle Learning philosophy. These marks focus on integrating character education, academic enrichment, and community service into a holistic educational experience.
Learners view giving as the core purpose of education
Students are motivated by their empathetic connection to a single human family.
This motivation leads to peak experiences and compassionate actions that benefit a broad spectrum of people and living things.
All academic subjects and art forms are integrated through process-based learning and critical thinking, aimed at uplifting and serving others.
Service to humanity is mirrored in global wisdom exchanges and local transformation projects.
A specific character trait provides thematic continuity across all subjects within a learning unit.
Each grade level develops a distinct identity through successive traits learned over the school year.
Teachers tailor learning units to meet regional educational standards and address community needs through projects.
Students absorb 60 or more habits-of-heart throughout their school career, focusing on one at a time.
Each habit-of-heart serves as the theme for an integrative unit plan, culminating in service outcomes guided by universal 13-S steps.
Learners often define teaching others as an essential service action.
Teaching methods nurture altruistic identities, promote self-mastery, and foster a collaborative peer culture.
Students bond with positive role models, appreciate differences, and learn to problem-solve through challenging scenarios.
Conflict resolution within learning units fosters inner growth and collaboration at personal, local, and global levels
Students are given daily opportunities to see and acknowledge the good in others.
Students reinforce habits-of-heart at home, learning from and teaching family members while honoring these traits in them.
Broad opportunities exist for students to engage with adult role models through community transformation and service-learning trips, fostering multiple strengths and civic-minded career paths.
Educators bond, train, and plan based on a shared local vision, with a clear understanding of their goals from the outset.
Schools recognize and honor the nobility of every individual and the equality of all people, regardless of gender, culture, ethnicity, nationality, or belief system.
Teachers express their own sense of nobility and purpose as they guide a generation of change agents and humanitarians.