ABOUT US
At Kassunga Mission Initiative, we believe that real change begins with opportunity – the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.
Rooted in a deep love for the people of Kassunga, Uganda, our mission began with a simple goal: to help a small village build a brighter future. What started as a single school has blossomed into a life-changing movement, bringing education, clean water, healthcare, and hope to hundreds.
We walk alongside the community – listening first, then working together on solutions that last. Our projects are designed not to impose, but to empower: investing in local leadership, sustainable progress, and the dreams of every child who dares to imagine a better tomorrow.
We are a family of passionate volunteers, generous supporters, and lifelong friends united by a common belief: when we lift each other, we all rise.
Build hope with us.
Education
- Building and expanding classrooms at St. Teresa Learning Center
- Providing tuition assistance and scholarships for students
- Supplying educational materials like books and school supplies
- Establishing technology resources, such as a solar-powered computer lab
- Supporting teacher training and building teacher housing
Clean Water and Sanitation
- Drilling and maintaining clean water wells
- Educating the community on sanitation and hygiene practices
Healthcare
- Supporting rural health clinics and access to basic medical services
- Organizing health outreach programs during mission trips
- Providing medical supplies and facilitating clean water access for health
Community Development
- Building infrastructure like classrooms, clinics, and community spaces
- Introducing sustainable energy solutions like solar panels
- Hosting leadership-building workshops for local residents
Volunteer Engagement
and Fundraising
- Leading mission trips to Kassunga for service and relationship-building
- Organizing fundraising events
- Conducting donor campaigns to sustain long-term projects
Each of these activities reflects KMI’s commitment to sustainable, community-led progress.
Kassunga Mission Initiative is a non-profit organization based in Richmond, Virginia. Join us as we create brighter futures for the children in the rural village of Kassunga, Uganda!
P.O. Box 72951, North Chesterfield, VA 23235
kassungamission.org
Tax and donation information
Kassunga Mission Initiative is a non-profit organization working with a school in rural southern Uganda. Kassunga Mission Initiative is classified by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501 (c ) Public Charity Organization under Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 501 (c) (3). Because of this our Donors can deduct contributions to the Charity under IRC section 170.
The spectacular successes that the KMI ministry has made possible will have generational positive impacts on thousands of Ugandan people for years and years to come.
Saint Teresa Leaning Center, located in the village of Kassunga, Uganda, was founded by Father John Kazibwe, who grew up in Kassunga. It was a dream his mother, Teresa, had that one day they would have a school for the children in their village. Father John began faithfully serving in the Catholic Diocese of Richmond in 2008. He is currently the pastor of the Church of the Epiphany in Richmond, VA. Father John is one of many Ugandan missionary priests currently serving in Virginia, with many more Ugandan priests serving in other Dioceses around the United States.
This developing relationship between Catholic Christians from two different continents will, with the Holy Spirit’s help, also lead to a generational increase in faith among the men, women, and children in both communities.