Primary School

Building on the success of the Small Steps Reading Clubs, approximately 6 acres of land have been purchased in Bubutu, in Eastern Uganda, for the building of Shelter Academy of Light. Plans for the construction of this private school, with boarding accommodations, are in progress to offer a quality education to the neediest of children in the region. Local Ugandan professionals, teachers, social workers, and church and community leaders in Bubutu are developing a curriculum to open the school with an inaugural first-grade class.

Starting with an inaugural grade one class and expanding with a new grade one class each school year, Shelter Academy of Light ultimately intends to have a fully enrolled primary school serving grades one through seven. A dedicated board of directors and a broad network of supporters in the United States are committed to assisting this vision through fundraising, partnering in oversight, and raising awareness of the plight of the children in Bubutu. 

Thanks to the incredible support we’ve received thus far, we are thrilled to say that we are on track to break ground on our flagship school in Bubutu in 2025! This school will be a beacon of hope, providing quality education and life-changing opportunities for underprivileged and orphaned children in the region.