Esther, a bricklaying student at Bududa Vocational Academy, measuring a wall as part of her training.

Double your impact for students like Esther

Esther comes from a village two hours away and now lives in the student hostel so she can focus fully on her training at Bududa Vocational Academy. She is studying bricklaying, plastering, painting, and roofing. Her dream is to become a civil engineer and use her skills to strengthen her community.

Every day, she practices her technique, asks thoughtful questions, and works hard to master new skills. Students like Esther inspire us, and your support helps ensure that young people in Bududa have access to the education and opportunities they deserve.

A generous supporter has renewed their match for this year. Every dollar you give will be doubled, helping us reach our goal of one hundred fifty thousand dollars for our students and programs.

This match strengthens education and opens the door for students to gain hands-on experience, graduate with confidence, and step into dignified work.

Esther is building her future one wall at a time

Give Now to Support Students Like Esther

Your gift helps create real opportunities for BLC students

Exam Fees and Materials: Covers required national exams and practical assessments.

Exam Fees and Materials: Covers required national exams and practical assessments.

Hostel Support: Safe, stable housing for students who live far from campus.

Hostel Support: Safe, stable housing for students who live far from campus.

Tools and Training Supplies: Provides trowels, measuring tools, chalk lines, and materials for hands-on lessons.

Tools and Training Supplies: Provides trowels, measuring tools, chalk lines, and materials for hands-on lessons.

Internships and Transition-to-Work: Supports mentoring, coaching, and real-world experience that helps students enter the workforce.

Internships and Transition-to-Work: Supports mentoring, coaching, and real-world experience that helps students enter the workforce.

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Education creates lasting change

  • “BVA gave me the skills I needed. Now I can support my children and my younger brothers.”

    Nanyama Oliver

  • “Bududa Learning Center supported me financially…after finishing the course I was self-employed, supporting myself and family and teaching tailoring skills to women which adds value to the community.”

    Nabutsale Benah

  • “Bududa Vocational School is a center of knowledge and skills that improves the lives of people.” 

    Nabushumu Irene

  • “The BVA provided me with important help and offered financial assistance to attend BVA since my family could not support me during my academic time. I learned how to be a teacher from my education at BVA and have used these skills to secure employment. Now I can educate other young children. Additionally, with my skills I can provide financial support to my brothers and sisters from my wages.”

    Nicolas Olowo

  • “Bududa Learning Center has truly provided a bright future to many and brought a smile to the faces of many destitute persons in the area. Most of the beneficiaries of the Center's support have gained life survival skills and knowledge and in tum, they are providing a noble gainful service to their communities.”

    Father Paul

  • “Bududa Learning Center sponsored my education to obtain a National Certificate in Woodwork Technology. I am not employed in one of the best carpentry workshops in Tororo and have started helping my young brothers to study and the community is also benefiting from me buying food and timber.” 

    Mukhwana Simeon Daniel

  • “Bududa Learning Center has helped me becomes a responsible citizen of Uganda.” 

    Namukowa Robert (MVM Student)