African Revival believes education is a fundamental right and a route out of poverty – our vision is an Africa where every child has equal access to quality education. Since 2005, we have worked with over 300 primary and nursery schools in Uganda, South Sudan (and previously, Zambia), to allow over 120,000 children to fulfil their potential. We don’t just build classrooms, we empower whole communities – to transform schools into thriving learning environments that build brighter, better futures.
We start where the need is greatest, and the community is committed. Working with local education authorities, school leaders, and parents, we deliver support that is community-led, sustainable, and tailored to local needs. Our in-country staff build long-standing relationships and respond quickly and effectively to challenges. We end our support once we’ve strengthened the quality of education and helped a school thrive independently.




We use eco-friendly ISSB methods to construct inclusive classrooms, latrines and water sources and provide furniture to create environments conducive for learning for all children.
Many teachers in the areas where we work are unqualified volunteers and we provide basic teacher training to improve the quality of education at rural schools.
We promote a love of reading and improve literacy through phonics and library training, provision of story books, and literacy activities.
We promote Early Childhood Development by helping schools to establish nurseries and lay strong foundations for lifelong learning.
We empower girls to stay in school, while engaging boys and communities to break the stigma of menstruation.
We provide microfinance training and establish school farms, to help parents support their children’s education.
We have been working with rural schools in sub-Saharan Africa for over 20 years, to support them to improve access to and quality of education.

Gifty is a P6 pupil who joined the Girls’ Advocacy Club at her school in Northern Uganda.
“I’m happy to be part of the girls’ club. Previously, I would miss school for at least three days every month because my grandmother couldn’t afford to buy me pads. But now, with the pads we’ve sewn, I believe I’ll no longer have to miss school. Thank you, African Revival, for bringing this life-changing training to our school and empowering girls like me to stay in school with dignity.”

Prior to African Revival’s Step Up Nursery project, Emmanuel did not want to send his young children to nursery school. After attending VSLA meetings at the school, Emmanuel was able to meet teachers, and see lessons taking place – now he encourages other community members to send their children to school.
“The VSLA has helped me to meet the school fees, buy uniforms for the children and provide other financial support for the community. I have also borrowed some money for cultivation; this income will support my business and help me pay the school fees. The VSLA is also helping children in other schools, because the whole community is free to join and begin saving.”

Simon, a primary school teacher in Northern Uganda, described how the Read Together project influenced both his teaching and personal habits:
“Reading has now become part of my daily routine, which was not the case before. Through Phonics, I have developed a love for reading and now guide others as well. Children I work with are gaining confidence, reading fluently, and performing better in class.”
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