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]
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.
Travel Opportunities - Pilgrimage / Mission Trips to Uganda
One can volunteer in Rubuguri and explore Uganda’s national parks, forests, and wildlife. Within a few hours of Rubuguri, you can go tracking gorillas at Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park or track chimpanzees in Kibale. A visit to Murchison Falls is a short flight away. There are religious sites including shrines for the Uganda Martyrs, the first Christian converts in the country. Driving through the country is full of breathtaking moments where one can see how people live. When you visit Uganda, you leave with a better appreciation of life in Africa (city, rural and mountain) and the role faith plays in the development of the nation and continent.
Encounter Local is the company that we recommend for planning your unique Uganda adventure. Encounter Local is a volunteer and travel organization, established in January 2015 by an international partnership offering opportunities to local and international visitors to have life changing experiences that comes with volunteering and traveling in Africa, whilst getting to interact with the local people and learn about their culture and lifestyle.