Millions of disadvantaged children in South Sudan are unable to read and write. Over fifty years of civil war has left them separated from their families and without access to basic education or shelter. In fact, many have had no choice but to abandon their homes in search of safety and better opportunities. Today, they mostly live in refugee camps south of the border in Uganda and other settlements.

The Joseph Lagu Foundation wants to make a difference. We already work in partnership with local aid organisations to provide food and shelter for impoverished children. But this time, we’re going a step further and opening our first ever boarding school, Mulianga School, for 7-13 year olds.

Based in Kyaggwe, Uganda, the school will provide lessons in basic maths, English and science. It will also include geography, history, sports, arts and music on the curriculum. This will enable children to build well-rounded skills and the knowledge required for further study or employment, in an environment that’s safe, giving them a chance at a better life. Furthermore, with future plans to expand to a secondary school including additional dormitories, Mulianga will also provide a roof over their heads and somewhere for these children to call home all the way to adulthood.

But that's not all. Mulianga School also welcomes disadvantaged children from the local community. It will employ teachers, caretakers, kitchen staff, ground maintenance workers and others from the surrounding area to support the Kyaggwe economy.

The donations you provide will be used to complete the build of the school. Phase 1 of the development includes four classrooms and two dormitories for 100 children.

Please donate and help the Joseph Lagu Foundation support disadvantaged children from South Sudan and Uganda, empower community development and alleviate poverty.