Active Initiatives

Will You Help Us Rebuild Rushaga Community School in Uganda?

Join us in creating transformative change through targeted projects that combine community empowerment, sustainable development, and education.

Transforming education for 250 children, including 80 from the marginalized Batwa community, through comprehensive infrastructure rehabilitation and sustainable programs.

+250

Students Impacted

$50K

Project Goal

20-30

Local Jobs Created

We are rebuilding infrastructure while building community capacity. Our $50,000 budget covers the following:

What We Are Doing

Structural Repairs ($22,500)

Rebuilding crumbling walls and replacing unstable roofs in 11 classrooms.

Hygienic Tiling ($9,000)

Installing durable floors to eliminate mud, parasites, and glass hazards.

Student & Teacher Furniture ($3,500)

Build 130 desks and benches, teacher desks and chairs.

Doors, Windows, & Security ($2,500)

Install secure doors and water-resistant windows.

Sanitation & Hygiene Improvement ($1,000)

Handwashing stations and water access points.

Interior Finishing & Painting ($1,500)

Mold-resistant paint, blackboards, and waterproofing treatments.

Local Project Management Capacity Building ($1,100)

Hire two local young women as project management assistants and coordinators.

Community Programs & Implementation ($2,400)

Baseball and sports programs, skills training in financial literacy and income-generating crafts, educational materials, and project coordination.

Volunteer Coordination & In-Country Support ($4,000)

Transportation, accommodation, meals, translation, and coordination support for the US-based volunteer team.

Fiscal Sponsorship & Administrative Oversight ($2,500)

Includes 501(c)(3) tax-deductible processing, financial oversight, and international grant management provided by Global Peace Media.

The Urgent Need

In the remote mountains of southwestern Uganda, near Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, over 250 children attend Rushaga Community School, their only chance at education. The school buildings are falling apart and deteriorating, putting children in danger every single day.

The reality these children face: dirt floors mixed with broken glass that cuts bare feet; parasites that enter their bodies through contaminated floors; and crumbling walls and leaking roofs that collapse during storms. Missing doors and windows expose them to the weather and wildlife, while broken or absent desks force them to sit on unsafe floors. These are not just inconveniences; they are daily threats to their health, safety, and futures.

Who We Are Helping

Rushaga Community School serves students ages 4-17, including 80 Batwa children from families displaced when Bwindi Forest became a protected park. For many of these children, including orphans living in school dormitories, this school is their only opportunity for education, meals, and a stable environment. Because this is a community-run institution without government support, they cannot rebuild alone.

The Strategic Partnership

We are proud to work with trusted partners to bring this initiative to life.

Global Peace Media serves as our fiscal sponsor, securely processing and holding all donations in trust until the project is underway. This partnership structure provides donors with tax-deductible giving options, transparent fund management, and the assurance that every contribution directly impacts the lives of the Children in Rushaga.

Our Commitment to Transparency

Every donor deserves to see precisely how their money is being used: We provide:

Detailed financial tracking with receipts for every purchase
Financial reports shared with all donors
Photo updates showing construction progress
A comprehensive 12-page prospectus detailing our complete plan and accountability measures

Meet The Children of Rushaga

“In the heart of Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, the Children of Rushaga face unique challenges and hold extraordinary promise. Despite limited resources, their resilience and eagerness to learn shine through. By supporting education and community development in Rushaga, we’re investing in a brighter future for these remarkable young people and their entire community.”

Ways Your Gift Makes an Impact

Together, we can rebuild Rushaga

To help you understand the scope of this project, here are some examples of how contributions at different levels support specific needs:

These are examples to illustrate impact, not required donation levels. What matters most is that you join us in this mission.

Any amount helps purchase construction materials, provides meals for workers, and contributes to classroom supplies.

$50

could help fund materials for student desks

$250

could support a week of skilled labor from local workers

$500

could help purchase equipment for student programs

$2,500

could fund doors and windows for one classroom

$5,000

could complete the rebuild of an entire classroom

MAKE A LASTING IMPACT

Donor Recognition

Donation	Recognition	Description
$250	Desk Sponsor	Donors at this level sponsor a desk for one child. A small plaque on the desk will display your name, and you will receive a thank-you letter or drawing from the child.
$1,000	Major Donor	Major donors sponsor five desks for five children and receive an individual recognition plaque at the school entrance, a thank-you video from students, and recognition on the Mi Bella Mondo website.
$5,000	Adopt-A-Classroom Sponsor	Classroom sponsors have the special opportunity to name one of the 11 classrooms (for example, "The Martinez Family Classroom"). You will receive a dedicated plaque with the sponsor's name on the classroom wall, before-and-after photos of your classroom, a thank-you video from students, annual updates from your classroom, and recognition on the Mi Bella Mondo website. Only 11 classroom sponsorships are available.
$10,000	Founding Benefactors	Our Founding Benefactors have the privilege of naming a major space—the Library, Computer Lab, Dining Hall, Dormitory, or Administration Building. With only 5 naming opportunities available, these visionary supporters receive a large commemorative plaque at the space entrance, all benefits from the $5,000 tier, an invitation to the school opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony, quarterly impact updates with photos and stories, a personal photo album documenting the rebuild, and a featured story and recognition on Mi Bella Mondo for your impact.

All donations can be made in honor or memory of a loved one, and donors may choose to be recognized by name or stay anonymous.

These recognition opportunities are more than just tokens of appreciation; they foster meaningful connections between our donors and the children and community they help transform. Through plaques, updates, and ongoing communication, donors become enduring partners in shaping the future of education at Rushaga Community School.