May 2010
The idea that has always informed our charitable activity makes us think of helping other people as of something dynamic and interactive; something which will enable a person in need to use one's own potential and to fulfil one's dreams and aspirations. We do believe that it is important to think of helping others in a long-term dimension and therefore providing aid should not be restricted to a singular activity which would be only a temporary solution to a particular difficulty another person is facing.
The fate of too many people worldwide is intrinsically linked with a state of suspension in the vicious circle of poverty, often inescapable without help from the outside. The defiance against it and lack of acceptance of such a coincidental nature of human fate enables us or even compels us to transcend the national borders with our charitable activities. We believe that aid cannot be equally associated with, and determined upon the place of origin, as poverty and inequality are.
We are convinced that the most efficient way of helping others is by giving them 'the tools' with the use of which they will become free to fulfil their aspirations, use their potential and in consequence create their own 'better reality'. We strongly believe that in numerous places all over the world which face the problem of poverty and social inequality, education is precisely the prerequisite and the most important tool than can be given to anyone so that one can become capable of 'self-help'.
Therefore, from the beginning of the year 2010, the Signum Foundation, in cooperation with the Buyemba Suubira Uganda Foundation, a grassroots charity organization from south-east Uganda, once again has decided to extend the scope of its charitable activities beyond the Polish borders and has awarded a scholarship to a 13-year-old boy, Jonathan from Entebbe in Uganda.
Having finished his primary school with very good grades, Jonathan had to stop further education in spite of being admitted to one of the most prestigious schools in Uganda - St. Mary's College Kisubi. Jonathan's mother, who on her own is bringing up Jonathan and his four siblings, does not possess enough money to pay for Jonathan's education.
The scholarship awarded by the Signum Foundation has enabled Jonathan to commence his studies in St. Mary's College Kisubi. As for now he is doing very well and we sincerely hope that things will only get better.