Investing in Education and the Environment That Supports It!

At Bududa Learning Center (BLC), we believe that empowering communities begins with education, but to be truly effective, it must also embrace the environment that sustains it. With over 250 students each term, BLC is a beacon of opportunity in Bududa, Uganda. Yet, our mission doesn't stop at the classroom door. To ensure our campus continues to thrive for generations to come, we’re making critical capital investments that support both sustainability and long-term growth.

Powering the Future: Solar Energy Expansion

Electricity in Bududa is notoriously unreliable, regularly disrupting both classroom learning and dormitory life. In response, we’ve made a significant investment in solar energy, a sustainable solution that provides clean, consistent power to our campus. This year we’ve been able to replace the solar batteries that provide power to our campus buildings and install a full solar system in our boys’ dormitories where 50 of our most vulnerable students live.  The impact of this investment means reliable electricity for more consistent learning and safer living conditions and empowered students who can focus on education without disruption.

Safeguarding Our Land: Erosion Control Wall

The changes in our climate have created longer and more unpredictable rainy seasons in Bududa. These rains coupled with the terrain of Bududa have created flooding on our campus that endangers the safety and security of our campus. Beginning in 2024 we constructed a low retaining wall around our existing campus to combat erosion and protect buildings. This year through the generosity of a funder we were able to extend that wall to secure newsly acquired land, protect it from erosion, and control campus access. As such, we’ve ensured a stable, long-term learning environment for our students and preserved the integrity of the land and safety of our buildings.  

These initiatives, solar power and erosion control, aren’t just infrastructure projects. They’re expressions of our core values: sustainability, safety, and stewardship. They ensure that every investment in our students is matched by an investment in the environment that supports them.

When we invest in education and the environment together, we don’t just change lives. We change futures.e campus facilities and expand capacity.