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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.

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CAMPAIGN GOAL

$40K

We are rebuilding infrastructure while building community capacity. Our $40,000 budget covers the following:


What We Are Doing

Structural Repairs ($16,000)

Rebuilding crumbling walls and replacing unstable roofs in 11 classrooms

Hygienic Tiling ($8,000)

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

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

Install secure doors and water-resistant windows

Student & Teacher Furniture ($3,500)

Build 130 desks and benches, teacher desks and chairs

Community Programs & Implementation ($2,400)

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

Interior Finishing & Painting ($1,500)

Mold-resistant paint, blackboards, and waterproofing treatments

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

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

Sanitation & Hygiene Improvement ($1,000)

Handwashing stations and water access points

Local Project Management Capacity Building ($1,100)

Hire two local young women as project management assistant and coordinator

The Urgent Need

In the remote mountains of southwestern Uganda, near Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, 250 children attend Rushaga Community School—their only chance at education. But the school buildings are falling apart, 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 4-14, 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. We partner with Bwindi Conservation for Generations Foundation, which serves as the conservator and guardian of this project, ensuring the long-term sustainability and integrity of programs serving the children and families of the community. 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 18-page prospectus detailing our complete plan and accountability measures
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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.”

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Ways Your Gift Makes an Impact

 

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. 

Together, we can rebuild Rushaga.

 

  • Any amount helps purchase construction materials, provides meals for workers, or 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 sports equipment for student programs
  • $2,500 could fund doors and windows for one classroom
  • $5,000 could complete the rebuild of an entire classroom

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Donate securely through Global Peace Media, our Fiscal Sponsor.

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