Welcome to Kassunga Mission Initiative
The Kassunga Mission Initiative (KMI) is a non-profit organization, based in Richmond, Virginia, committed to uplifting the people of the rural village of Kassunga, Uganda, through sustainable education, healthcare, and community development projects. Their cornerstone effort is the St. Teresa Learning Center, which provides critical access to schooling, clean water, and medical care. KMI fosters long-term change by building infrastructure, supporting teachers, and leading mission trips that deepen personal connections between volunteers and the local community. Their work is fueled by donations, partnerships, and events to empower the next generation.
Our History
Originally an Outreach Ministry at the Church of the Epiphany in Richmond, Virginia, KMI grew into a non-profit organization. The Kassunga Mission Initiative began with a vision to support the people of Kassunga, Uganda, by addressing critical needs like education, clean water, and healthcare. Initially focused on establishing the St. Teresa Learning Center, the organization grew from grassroots efforts and mission trips into a sustained movement for community empowerment. Over time, KMI expanded its programs to include teacher support, infrastructure development, and health services, always centered on creating lasting, local impact.
Our Mission
Answering the call to love our neighbor, the Kassunga Mission Initiative seeks to live out Christ’s teachings through faithful presence, mutual support, and shared purpose with the people of Kassunga, Uganda.
We believe that meaningful change begins with relationships grounded in compassion, humility, and trust. Our mission is not to impose solutions, but to walk alongside the community as partners in faith – listening, learning, and growing together. Inspired by the example of Jesus, we strive to be instruments of His love, guided by prayer, service, and the hope of lasting transformation.
Organizations like KMI don’t just build schools or dig wells – they plant the seeds for entire ecosystems of opportunity, rooted in education, health, and local empowerment.
