Safety is a crucial factor when – as we do at PMCO – you work every day with more than 250 children, numerous staff and valuable infrastructure on a large, open school site. That is why we are pleased to share a small but important piece of news: our two guard dogs are on duty every day, providing protection – day and night.
The two trained dogs have been part of the “PMCO family” for some time. Now we have also been able to build a dedicated dog enclosure on the site, so that the animals are well housed when they are not on duty. Their main job? Securing our entire site in Mityana – especially at night, when nothing is going on.
But it is not only about protection against human intruders. In Uganda in particular there are also natural dangers such as snakes, which can stray onto school grounds through fields or cracks in walls. Our dogs are trained to react to movements and smells – and have more than once prevented children or staff from being taken by surprise.
Incidentally, guard dogs are very common on larger properties in Uganda. Many organisations, NGOs and private households with large grounds use them as a preventive security measure. They are often better than any alarm system – because their reaction is immediate, loud and a deterrent.
For us this is not just a technical decision – it is part of our approach to care: everyone who comes to us should feel safe.
A special thank-you goes to our security team, who look after the dogs, care for them and train with them. Our animal companions have become an integral part of our daily work.
Would you like to help us keep providing safety and protection in the future? Then we would be delighted to receive a donation towards maintenance, food and veterinary care. Our security staff can also be supported through a sponsorship.