Est. 2015
Since 2015, we've been supporting the holistic development of the village of Kihembe, in Kanungu District, Uganda. Made up of people from Uganda & the UK, The Zuri Project seeks to address social inequality and provide opportunities to people in a number of ways. To find out how we work, please explore our website. It's great to have you here.
Introducing Zuri
We've been supporting small-scale, localised development projects in Kihembe since 2015
The Zuri Project Uganda is a UK-registered charity (1160649) with a big heart and a bold mission: helping communities in Uganda thrive. We believe change should be joyful, practical, and people-powered. From education and wellbeing to grassroots support, we roll up our sleeves and get stuck in.
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Our work centres around three project sites. Kishunju Nursery & Primary School gives young children a safe place to learn and grow. Kihembe Vocational Secondary School equips teens with practical skills and opportunities for the future. And Kihembe Health Centre II delivers vital healthcare to the whole community. Together, these projects tackle education and wellbeing head-on.
Our Projects
Kishunju Nursery & Primary School
The project where the Zuri Project began. We've built new classrooms at Kishunju, developed the school's infrastructure, and helped with teacher training.
Kihembe Vocational Secondary School
Our proudest achievement. Together with the local government and the Church of Uganda, we built the first secondary school in Kihembe Sub-County, supporting teens into quality education.
I started the Zuri Project in 2015, inspired by my good friend, Niwagaba Herbert, who wanted to contribute to the development of his home village. The Zuri story is nuanced and rich, but we've experienced hardship and challenges over the years, none more so than Herbert's untimely passing.
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But our work continues in his memory, and there's still so much to do. I'm incredibly proud of our achievements - building the first secondary school in Kihembe and improving the services at Kishunju Primary School & Kihembe Health Centre II.
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I'm pleased to welcome you to our website and hope you find what you're looking for. Feel free to get in touch if you'd like to learn more about our work.
Ross Young
Chairman of the Board of Trustees
