Uganda Statistics and the
Impact on their Society
• The national literacy rate in Uganda is
65%, with 5.5 million women and 1.4
million men illiterate. (EENU encourages
participation of girls in the program.)
• The drop out rate ranges between 30-
50%. (In 2007, promotion success of
EENU sponsored students was 91%)
• 92% of homes are without electricity.
• 75% use kerosene candles as a source
of light.
• 97% of households
use firewood.
• 77% engage in
agriculture as a
source of income.
• 44% make less
than $34 USD per
month.
• 40% rely on word-of-mouth for
information.
