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Early 2015

The Dream

While working with rural schools in Lwengo and Lyantonde districts, our founder Stephen Katende witnessed the heartbreaking reality of many children dropping out of school.

Later in 2015

Starting to Act

Stephen decided to launch a go back to school campaign to address the issue. With the help of community volunteers, He helped 237 children return to school and continue their education.

December, 2015

The Challenge

However, he soon realized that the campaign was not enough. Many children dropped out again after a short period. They wondered what was the root cause of this problem. services.

January, 2016

Research

Stephen conducted a thorough investigation in Lwengo district to understand why the dropouts continued despite the campaign. He interviewed parents, teachers, and community leaders and asked them about their challenges and needs.

February, 2016

The Findings

The community identified poverty as the major reason for dropouts. They explained that many parents could not afford to pay school fees, buy books and uniforms, or provide nutritious meals for their children. They also lacked the skills and knowledge to start or grow their own businesses or access credit and savings

June, 2016

The Birth of a Solution

To find a solution to these problems, our co-founders wanted to empower parents to become financially independent and invest in their children’s education.

June, 2016

The First School Community Bank

Stephen mobilized 30 parents in Lukindu BT Academy to start a saving group based in the school. He taught them how to save some money every week, borrow when they needed, and learn new skills from other parents. He also encouraged them to start income-generating projects that could supplement their income and improve their livelihoods.

December, 2016

The Results

The results were amazing. The parents became more confident and happy. They were able to pay their children’s school fees, buy them books and uniforms, and even send them to secondary school or vocational training. They also improved their living conditions by buying better houses, furniture, and appliances. They also became more involved in their children’s education by attending parent-teacher meetings, monitoring their homework, and supporting their aspirations.

January, 2017

Testimonies

One of the parents who benefited from our saving group was Jajja Alex, a grand mother who was struggling to keep her grand children in school. She had no source of income and no support from her relatives. She was desperate and hopeless. Stephen invited her to join the saving group based in Lukindu BT Academy, where she could save some money every week, borrow when she needed, and learn new skills from other parents. Jajja Alex joined the group and soon she was able to pay her grand children’s school fees, buy them books and uniforms, and even start a small poultry business. She became more-confident and happy. She said “Kisoboka Africa has given me hope and dignity. I am proud of myself and my grand children. I am grateful for this opportunity.”

2017

KISA's Birth

Kisoboka Africa was officially registered as a non-profit organization by the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) on 7th August 2017 by 3 co-founders: Stephen, Daisy and Bruce (All former fellows of Building Tomorrow).

We named our organization Kisoboka Africa, meaning “It is possible”, because we believe that it is possible for every child in Africa to have access to quality education and for every parent in Africa to have a sustainable livelihood

2025

Celebrating a journey

Fast forward to 2025, we celebrate a journey of helping women and youth break barriers and get access to opportunities.

Over 4,000 lives have been uplifted and we have supported parents save up to 1 million dollar!

Are you Passionate about transforming lives too?

Then we can work together!

Because that is what drives us.