Functional Adult Literacy (FAL) Program
TAFU has conducted a FAL Program (in Kampala and
Wakiso) targeting older persons
in 2004 to 2007 through one off Government funding.
Unfortunately, no further government funds are available
for older persons. There are many older persons who are
still interested in completing the program. The program
runs for 2 hours 3 evenings a week for one year. There
are three stages. The beginning and intermediate stages
are conducted in the local language and the advanced
stage is on English. TAFU have instructors already
trained who are able to run further courses if funding
was available.
Through the program, older persons learn to read and
write key words that help them in their day to day
activities eg: counting money, signing their names and
opening a bank account, learning how to follow
instructions about medications (take two tablets twice a
day) for themselves and for those they are caring for.
The FAL Program has a training manual that also includes
education about nutrition, sanitation and hygiene, crop
rotation, agriculture and economics.
For $1000, 20 older persons can complete the FAL Program.
This covers an allowance and travel for the instructor,
books and pens for the participants.
Donations are most welcome.