Ruhija Vulnerable Childrens School

Who We Are

Ruhija Vulnerable Children School is a non-profit Christian organization located in Ruhija Village, bordering the magnificent Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
The school was founded by Ruth after witnessing the difficult living conditions faced by orphaned and vulnerable children within the local communities.
What began as a small effort to help children in need has grown into a caring community that provides education, accommodation, meals, healthcare and emotional support to children who would otherwise have little opportunity to succeed. Our work extends to supporting children from the indigenous Batwa community together with other vulnerable children from surrounding villages

Welcome to Ruhija Vulnerable Children School

Our mission is to provide orphaned and vulnerable children with a safe place to live, learn and grow.
Many of the children we care for have lost one or both parents, while others come from families experiencing extreme poverty and are unable to provide basic necessities such as food, education and healthcare.

Today our school provides primary education from Primary One (P1) to Primary Seven (P7) and is home to 160 primary pupils who live and learn in a safe, nurturing environment. while offering love, protection, education and hope for every child entrusted to our care.

We also continue supporting 35 girls who have progressed to secondary school. While only 8 girls currently have sponsors, many others still depend on the generosity of individuals, churches, organizations, and well-wishers to continue their education.

Supporting the Batwa Community

The Batwa also known as pigymies people are the original Forest people, who have their own creation story.
In it, their creator gave some people height, others land, but when he got to the Batwa, there were no more such gifts, and he gave them the rain forests.
When they were evicted rom the rain forest by the government in 1990, many felt that God had rejected them.

Some anthropologists estimate that Batwa and other Central African forest peoples have lived in the equatorial forests of Africa for 60,000 years or more.
In 1992, the lives of the Batwa changed dramatically following their displacement from the forests.

Today, Batwa communities live primarily in south-western Uganda, including the districts of Bundibugyo, Kabale, Kisoro, and Rukungiri. They are incredibly marginalized especially their children who are also supported by our orphanage and out reach programme

Our Programmes

Primary Education

Secondary School Support

Children's Home

Our Story

The vision began in 2014, inspired by a desire to ensure that every child, regardless of their background, has the opportunity to receive an education and grow in a loving environment.

Early support from visitors to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park made it possible to begin caring for vulnerable children. Over the years, generous friends, churches, volunteers and sponsors have helped expand the work, allowing more children to receive education, food and shelter. Although much has been achieved, many children continue to need support, especially those progressing into secondary education.

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Our Programs

Primary Education

Our school offers education from Primary One (P1) to Primary Seven (P7). With approximately 160 primary pupils, we provide classrooms, learning materials, meals, uniforms and guidance to help every child reach their full academic potential.

Secondary School Support

Education does not stop after Primary Seven.We currently support 35 girls who have progressed to secondary school. Unfortunately, only 8 girls have sponsors, leaving many others dependent upon donations and well-wishers to continue their education.Every sponsorship gives a girl the opportunity to remain in school, avoid early marriage and build a brighter future.

Children's Home

Many of the children living with us have lost one or both parents, while others have parents who are unable to care for them due to extreme poverty or illness.Our children's home provides: Safe accommodation Daily meals Clothing Healthcare Emotional support Christian guidance Recreation Every child is treated as a valued member of our family.

Health & Nutrition

We provide balanced meals, clean drinking water, regular medical care, health education and hygiene programs that help children grow strong and healthy.

Ruhija Orphanage

Ruhija Vulnerable Children School

Who We Are

Welcome to Ruhija Vulnerable Children School

Supporting the Batwa Community

Our Programmes

Primary Education

Secondary School Support

Children's Home

Our Story

Our Programs

Primary Education

Secondary School Support

Children's Home

Health & Nutrition

School for African Childrens