Our Mission
Our Christ-centered Mission is:
- To provide quality education opportunities to the students in Rubuguri so they may become effective leaders in their families, community, and country while reducing poverty in the community.
- To promote the wellbeing of the students and teachers by providing them with a safe and comfortable learning environment.
- To build a first-class education facility where students of all backgrounds can prepare to reach their full potential.
- To enhance the resources available in the local community to sustain their efforts towards a better way of life for all.
- To work hand in hand with the residents to identify and meet their needs through sustainable strategies and partnerships.
- To partner with churches, local organizations, government agencies and individuals committed to bringing about positive change in the community.
- To create awareness of the needs and potential of the children and residents in the community
- To bridge the technological digital divide by providing computers and Internet access.
Our Vision
- It is our hope that one day, the students at St. Kizito’s will become researchers, doctors, nurses, educators, politicians, entrepreneurs, parents, and individuals that take on the challenges of our planet and come up with cures.
- Every child has potential that can be nurtured and developed in the right setting, with proper guidance. Through faithful work and collaborative partnerships, such an environment will be created and sustained.
- Parents and members of the community will learn from the children and make strides towards individual and community improvement and empowerment.
- Sustainable efforts will continue to evolve through community assessments and resident leadership.
- Visitors to the area will recognize the work being done at St. Kizito Rubuguri Primary School and share our story with the world.
ROSARY DONATIONS
DONATE A ROSARY AND OR PRAYER CARDS
We are accepting rosary and prayer cards to spread the word to the people of Uganda. You can mail any donations to the address located on our contact page or donate any amount and 100% of your donation will go to purchase rosaries and prayer cards. We also accept $ donations for Bibles.
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2026 Pre-School Fund
$25.00
Many mothers need a safe place for their babies 2-5 years old to go when they are working in the vegetable gardens for food for their families. Our mission is to provide a safe place while learning.
ROTARY WASH PROJECT 2025
A new boys latrine at St. Kizito next to the old latrine
A new boys latrine at St. Kizito next to the old latrine
A new boys latrine at St. Kizito next to the old latrine
The Rotary Club of Mbarara in partnership with the Rotary Club of Tulare, California, USA has committed UGX 402,765,800 ($131,208) to enhance sanitation and hygiene in Rubuguri Town Council, Kisoro District, through a Rotary Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Project. Launched on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at St. Kizito Rubuguri Prima
The Rotary Club of Mbarara in partnership with the Rotary Club of Tulare, California, USA has committed UGX 402,765,800 ($131,208) to enhance sanitation and hygiene in Rubuguri Town Council, Kisoro District, through a Rotary Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Project. Launched on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at St. Kizito Rubuguri Primary School, the one-year initiative, contracted to Forward Investment Limited, will benefit seven primary and secondary schools in Bukimbiri County near Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
A new girls latrine and incinerator at St. Kizito
A new boys latrine at St. Kizito next to the old latrine
A new boys latrine at St. Kizito next to the old latrine
The beneficiary schools—St. Joseph Rubuguri Vocational Secondary School, Iryaruvumba Secondary School, Kashaka Primary School, Gisharu Primary School, St. Kizito Rubuguri Primary School, and St. Peter’s Primary School—will receive five-stance latrines and incinerators for disposing of used sanitary pads. Iryaruvumba Primary School, Iryaru
The beneficiary schools—St. Joseph Rubuguri Vocational Secondary School, Iryaruvumba Secondary School, Kashaka Primary School, Gisharu Primary School, St. Kizito Rubuguri Primary School, and St. Peter’s Primary School—will receive five-stance latrines and incinerators for disposing of used sanitary pads. Iryaruvumba Primary School, Iryaruvumba Secondary School and St. Kizito Rubuguri Primary School will receive water harvesting tanks. St. Kizito Rubuguri Primary School and St. Joseph Rubugurui Vocational Secondary School will also receive solar power systems as both schools have day and boarding students.
Children using the new water tanks at St. Kizito
A new boys latrine at St. Kizito next to the old latrine
Children using the new water tanks at St. Kizito
Additionally, a four-stance water-borne toilet and a water harvesting tank will be constructed at Rubuguri Catholic Parish to recognize the church’s role in promoting education and health.
In addition to funding provided by the Rotary Club of Mbarara and the Tulare Rotary Club, funds were provided by Carmel-by-the-Sea Rotary Club, Rotary
Additionally, a four-stance water-borne toilet and a water harvesting tank will be constructed at Rubuguri Catholic Parish to recognize the church’s role in promoting education and health.
In addition to funding provided by the Rotary Club of Mbarara and the Tulare Rotary Club, funds were provided by Carmel-by-the-Sea Rotary Club, Rotary Districts 5230 and 9214, and the Rotary Foundation.
FINISHED PROJECTS 2023
Classroom Upgrades
First finished classroom building
Old Classrooms
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(DIRT FLOORS)
New Classrooms
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(CEMENT FLOORS)
Saint Kizito
Saint Kizito (1872 – June 3, 1886) was one of the Martyrs of Uganda and the youngest martyr slain by the King Mwanga II of Buganda. He was baptized on 25/26 May 1886, by Charles Lwanga, the leader of Uganda's Christian community at the time, at Munyonyo, and burned alive on 3 June 1886 in Namugongo. He was canonized on 18 October 1964 by Pope Paul VI in Rome. His feast day is on June 3rd. He is considered as the patron saint of children and primary schools.[1]