About Rushaga Vulnerable Child Foundation
Who We Are
Rushaga Vulnerable Child Foundation is a non-profit organization, located on the edge of Rushaga Main Gate, southern sector of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Rushaga Village, Rubuguri Town Council, Kisoro District, Uganda. It was founded in 2018 by Akantorana Evarist, dedicated to empowering and giving hope to vulnerable children in the Rushaga community.
About Evarist Akantorana
As a community member, Evarist has a deep understanding of the challenges faced by vulnerable children in his community. Having been sponsored himself as a child, he grew passionate about investigating why so many vulnerable children are denied access to education—a recurring issue that prevents many from completing their studies. Seeing this as a major threat to the future of orphaned and poor children, Evarist founded the organization to create long-term solutions for children in and around Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park and throughout Uganda.
The foundation started in 2018, supporting 17 orphaned children by providing food, shelter, clothing, medical care, and both informal and formal education. Today, the foundation supports 53 children, mostly orphans and a few from low-income families.
Our Mission
The foundation aims to provide hope and support to vulnerable children, enabling them to access education, healthcare, and a better future.
Our Key Focus Areas
- Education: Providing access to quality education, paying tuition fees, and supplying educational materials.
- Health Care: Ensuring vulnerable children receive regular medical check-ups and treatment.
- Basic Needs: Offering food, clean water, clothing, and shelter to the vulnerable children.
- Target Group: Orphans and vulnerable children in the Rushaga community affected by poverty and diseases.
Basic needs for Rushaga Vulnerable Child Foundation include food, clean water, clothes, shelter, health care, and tuition fees.
Future Plans
- Buy land to build a home for vulnerable children and include a pharmacy.
- Establish a permanent private school offering all levels of education—kindergarten, primary, secondary, and university.
- Set up a permanent vocational school for skills development to help children and their caretakers acquire income-generating skills.
- Attract donors, well-wishers, grants, and sponsors.
- Register the foundation officially as a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO).
How you can help
Join us and have an immense experience and touch of transformation taking place in the foundation by physically participating in the life changing activities being carried at the orphanage. Volunteering is the best way our friends can get to feel the firsthand experience of the orphans lives with activities ranging from outreaches, mission, educating and Sensitizing. Be a life changer by coming alongside us in a mission trip to help support many of our programmes and activities.
Support our programmes
Donate towards any of our programmes and bring lasting impacts to the vulnerable children of rushaga communities. Buy food, clothes, pay medical bills, provide safe clean water, scholastic materials or Simply pay school fees(tuition fees) for a vulnerable child.
Raise awareness
- Partner with us and be part of the life-changing activities we are doing to hurting Rushaga communities
- Partner with one of the life imparting Uganda charity organisation
Contact Rushaga Vulnerable Child Foundation
Instagram: @rushagachidren
Email: rushagavulnerablegroup@gmail.com
Phone: +256 783 593 077
Address: Rushaga Community, P.O. Box 470346, Kisoro District, Uganda
Our Founders
Meet the visionary leaders dedicated to transforming lives and creating lasting impact
Founder & Director
Akantorana Evarist
Passionate advocate for vulnerable children with deep community understanding. Founded the organization in 2018 to create lasting solutions for children's education and welfare.
- Founded in 2018
- Supports 53 children
Organizer
Kemigisha Elizabeth
Dedicated to ensuring smooth operations and sustainable growth of the foundation. Expert in program management and community development.
- Program Management
- Community Development
Caretaker of vulnerable children
Kyokushaba Jovia
Education specialist focused on providing quality learning opportunities for vulnerable children. Committed to breaking barriers to education access.
- Education Specialist
- Curriculum Development
Secretary
Mwesigwa Isaiah
Financial strategist ensuring sustainable funding and transparent financial management. Passionate about creating long-term impact through sound financial practices.
- Financial Management
- Grant Writing
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