Uganda Rural Fund (URF)

Organization Description: 

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.

Location: 
35km Masaka Mbarara Road
Masaka, 1220
Uganda
Map: 
Mission Statement: 

Uganda Rural Fund (URF), founded in 2005, is a grassroots NGO empowering AIDS orphans, underprivileged youths, and women in rural communities to fight the cycle of poverty, through educational and sustainable development opportunities.

Organizational Statement of Faith: 

We driven by Christian principles and the Christ's call to reach out to our brothers and sisters in need but we take volunteers of any faith background.

EIN: 
20-4118165
Do You Require Formal Orientation Training for Volunteers?: 
No
Do you have a listing of your volunteer opportunities on your organization’s website?: 
Yes
Are more than one-third of the participants in your organization/programs low income (below 150% of the poverty level)?: 
Yes
City Vision Site Interest: 
0
International Volunteers: 
Length of Trip: 
State/Province: 
Country: 
Program Types: 
Organization Membership Type: 
NTEE Major Category: 
International, Foreign Affairs, and National Security
NTEE Code: 
Q30
NTEE Minor Category: 
International Development, Relief Services
Assets: 
16916
Assets Bucket: 
$1-$25,000
Income: 
80546
Income Bucket: 
$25,000-$100,000
Form 990 Revenue Amount: 
$80,546.00