The Real Uganda
Beneficiary Organization Partner
Founded in 2005, The Real Uganda is a grassroots nonprofit organization based in the heart of Uganda. The Real Uganda was founded to inspire and support community-led initiatives, while also giving international volunteers the opportunity to experience Uganda in all its glory. Leslie Weighill, who founded The Real Uganda over a decade ago, is originally from Canada but now lives full-time in Uganda working to maintain and expand The Real Uganda’s programs and services in local communities.
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The Real Uganda Projects We Support
Hot Lunch Feeding Program
By offering hot lunches for free to students at Nalusse Success Primary School in Mukono, The Real Uganda has helped increase enrollment, improve attendance, and help more students be successful in their studies.
Grace School Ongoing Development
The Real Uganda is excited to supply furnishing needs and renovations for the staff and students at Grace School located in Nanga, near Nakifuma trading centre, Mukono District.
Hamilton Buikwe Kids Care Centre
The Real Uganda is working with Hamilton Buikwe Kids Care Centre to provide nourishing meals and a safe sanitary environment for their students. This supports and improves the students academic development and growth.
Past Projects
Virtual Digital Skills Training & Child Engagement Project
The Real Uganda is partnered with the Maendeleo Foundation, a local nonprofit organization, to facilitate continuous learning while developing computer skills for students and teachers in Uganda.