Where are they now?

Happy children in their new kitchen at Masese Primary School

Over the past five years HYT has helped many people in poorer communities. Whilst doing so we have also trained tens of young individuals in the art of ISSB block making construction. One of the biggest problems Uganda faces in its development is unemployment. For this reason, HYT strives to ensure many of its graduates find work once their training is complete. Some of the graduates may find work in schools and community projects, others in private employment while the majority taken on by other development organisations.

John III (team leader) and James (Ugandan gap year) head a team of last year’s graduates from 3R’s Kasokoso. They have so far built a 30,000 litre water tank at a private boarding school and are currently in the process of building a two storey office block in Bukaya. This is one of HYT’s greatest success stories as these previously unemployed individuals now have a prosperous future ahead of them.


The 30,000 litre water tank at Cranes College, Lugazi

Alex and Sowedi, some of the earliest HYT trainees, have been working for the past six months for another NGO both training their team in ISSB masonry and building a community centre including hall, office and store. This project is nearing completion and it is extremely encouraging to see skills in ISSB knowledge being passed on.


Alex and Sowedi leading work in Wankole on the village hall.

Mike and Yeko’s career with HYT dates back a number of years. They are currently providing training and expertise in the use of ISSB for HELP International in Masese, Jinja. Here they have used the technology in new and exciting ways including a sheltered but ventilated kitchen and dining area. They have also adapted an existing warehouse structure to create a six room classroom block.


Cooks in the new covered but open kitchen dining area in Masese. The danger of smoke inhalation is almost completely non existent and the children will be able to enjoy a meal in a hygienic area out of the sun.

HYT will continue to support all of their graduates once their training is complete. We thank and congratulate those individuals who have shown the initiative and drive to create a great example for those in years to come.