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| Poetry Poster Project |
Poetry Poster Project is an initiative that began in 2007. FEMRITE was supported by individual donors to start the project where she worked with poets and artists to create a collage of poetry and art. Poetry Poster Project 1 resulted into a collection of poetry titled Painted Voices Vol.1 which primarily targets secondary school level. This poetry is fused with art aimed at stimulating the mind. The Director of National Curriculum Development Centre, Ms Connie Kateeba, launched this anthology at Afriart Gallery in Kampala in March 2008. During the launch, she applauded FEMRITE for the original and relevant initiative.
In November 2008, Poetry Poster Project 2 begun under the theme; Jump. This theme resulted into an even larger collection, titled Painted Voices Vol.2 and it was launched by the Ambassador of Germany Embassy in March 2009 at a very colourful ceremony at Afriart Gallery.
Currently Poetry Poster Project 3 is under discussion with different stakeholders. A few meetings to introduce the idea to possible partners have so been held. Some of those visited include officials from the Education Department of the the Dutch Embassy, the Commissioner of Secondary Education in Ministry of Education and Sport, the Head of Languages Department Kyambogo University, and the Head of Literature and Language Dept at National Curriculum Development Centre. In addition, an abstract paper has also just been submitted to partners to advise on the issue. If the idea gets support, the Poetry Poster Project will be rolled out either to all secondary schools or to all government aied secondary schools in the country.
In the meantime Poetry Poster Project 4 has already started and this targets Primary Schools. Three workshops in preparation of this, have already been held, sponsored by NABOTU and FEMRITE.
During each Poetry Poster Project, FEMRITE conducts a Poetry competition. This competition has been attracting over 50 entries each year. In PPP.1, the overall winner came from from Kigezi High School, Kabale District. In PPP2, the overall winner came from Kira College Butiki, Jinja.
It is hoped that more students will participate in the coming projects!
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 August 27, 2010 |
| New poetry book especially for children |
| A third book in the Poetry Poster Project is now available. The book titled The Butterfly Dance, words and sounds of colour celebrates the power and beauty of children's poetry written by mothers and fathers, teachers and tutors, sisters and brothers. The poems explore many themes ranging from playi ... read more |
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| May 21, 2010 |
| Faith and Development 2010-2011 SEVEN-CIFA Essay Competition |
| Faith and Development 2010-2011 SEVEN-CIFA Essay Competition
The S.E.VEN
Fund is pleased to announce its 2010-11 Essay Competition in partnership with
the Washington DC-based Center for Interfaith Action on Global Poverty (CIFA).
We are seeking essays on enterprise solutions to poverty from around ... read more |
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| Events |
| Saturday, Sep 04, 2010 |
| FEMRITE will formally welcome new members to the organisation on Saturday 4th September. |
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| Thursday, Sep 16, 2010 |
| As one of the events during the 2010 National Book Week FEMRITE and NABOTU are organising a public reading at the National Theatre on 16th September 2010 from 4 - 7 pm. |
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