educatE & empower
what we do
We develop high-quality education centers, provide community health programs, create income generating opportunities, and grow alongside local leaders. This multi-faceted, participatory approach builds local capacities and long-term relationships to create lasting, community-wide advancement, rather than a transactional supply of assistance.
OUR MISSION
We advocate for children and community development one household at a time.
To see generations of empowered children lead community change and share their passions with the world.
OUR VISION
to educating the whole student by building relationships and education centers that cultivate a culture of learning and offer God’s love through empowerment opportunities.
we’re committed
what guides us
+ RELATIONSHIP BUILDING
We believe the key to lasting success is to foster strong relationships that build trust and confidence. We seek relationships with each other, with God, and creation.
+ THE RIPPLE EFFECT
The knowledge, skills, and confidence acquired through community-wide engagement has the ability to lead change for generations to come.
+ LISTEN & LEARN
We are built by and for the community in which we operate; 100% of our operational staff are Ugandan nationals.
+ POVERTY ISN’T JUST MATERIAL
We aim to combat common misconceptions surrounding poverty by telling stories that highlight initiative, resilience, and achievement. We take into consideration the historical context and contemporary challenges faced by our community.
+ TEAM-BASED
We share the goal of collective success, which can only be accomplished through teamwork and collaboration.
+ EVERYONE IS A PARTICIPANT
We believe that age, gender, tribe, faith or history should not exclude you from access to opportunity. Everyone should have a seat at the table.
+ PROMOTE PASSIONS
We offer both formal education and vocational training to encourage students and community members to recognize their own unique skill sets and abilities.
+ EXIT STRATEGIES ARE ESSENTIAL
Our programs are designed to strengthen individual and communal capacities to encourage growth that leads to economic self-sufficiency.
Our History
where do
we serve?
We currently work across three districts in central Uganda:
Kalungu
Masaka
Bukomansimbi
our impact
our programs
At Raise the Roof Academy, we believe in the promise of education and the transformative impact it can have on a child’s life. Our primary sponsorship program works with students ages 4-15 to provide a high-quality education for those who would not otherwise have access to such opportunities.
Our comprehensive model of secondary education offers a high-quality learning environment, dedicated staff, and leadership opportunities for students to serve as active participants in community development. The RTRA High School has been temporarily housed in the pavilion on the main campus of the primary school. In 2023 we will be building the new high school!
The Forever Family program offers improved living environments for students without caregivers, providing on-campus boarding, balanced meals, access to clean water, improved hygiene facilities, scholastic materials, dedicated housemothers, and much more.
Our nurse oversees the health & wellbeing of each student and staff member, providing primary care and disease prevention training. Each year, we host an annual community clinic, serving almost 2,000 people.
In consultation with the Kalungu West Health District office, RTRA has recruited 14 Community Health Workers to be trained, resourced, and stationed in the community to serve as primary health care providers at the community grass roots level.
We aim to provide a reliable, clean water source for our students, staff, and community members in order to directly combat the spread of waterborne illnesses, improve sanitation & hygiene efforts, and reduce lengthy commutes to insecure water sources.
At RTRA, we aim to empower the whole community. We believe that improved vocational training can lead to income generation that contributes to community revitalization. Through the CSE, we are engaging people of all ages, in the mission and vision of RTRA.
We are built and led by the community we serve, relying on local leaders to support our programs and advocate for our students. Our Center Leadership Program Focuses on refueling agency in local leaders and building the structure necessary to sustain and scale programs.
Farm to Feed is our agribusiness program created to establish a community garden to support the feeding program and to provide vocational training in farming and agribusiness for students and community members. This program is geared toward the whole household, empowering families through agricultural education.
