Uganda Rural Fund (URF)

Inspired by the personal experience of its co-founder, John Mary Lugemwa, OSB, who grew up in poverty in rural Masaka, being an orphan and having dropped out of school and then being able fight all odds to advance in education, URF is founded on a belief that a better life is possible for everyone. URF aims to empower her beneficiaries to implement high-impact sustainable programs to fight poverty in the effort to help people help themselves, one village at a time.

We focus on rural communities because they have often been neglected by larger multinational organizations, but most importantly, it’s where the disparity in our education system is most evident. We believe that education, formal or informal, is the best way to fight the cycle of poverty and illiteracy plaguing rural communities.

Our programs include: a Secondary school with vocational training, Computer center, Community library, Child-headed families, Youth association, Women empowerment, Water and sanitation, Agriculture, Leadership Institute, a Medical clinic, and Adult literacy.