education equals choices
RTRA believes that high-quality education provides the highest return on any social investment and has the power to advance an entire community. Students in rural Uganda deserve opportunity and access to life-changing education, without hinderance or burden.
we educate the whole student by building partnerships one household at a time
At Raise the Roof Academy, we’re committed to holistic development in rural Uganda. We focus on education, health (on campus and in the community), income generation, and collaboration with local leaders. Our goal is lasting, region-wide progress, not just temporary assistance.
available now:
summer gift bag
Recommended as a mid-year gift, the Summer Gift Bag (previously known as Gift a Gallon) is filled with hygiene and scholastic materials given out during the summer mission week.
our pillars
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Education
RTRA’s top performing schools provide access to high-quality education for students from nursery to high school and vocational studies.
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Health
Our comprehensive program focuses on school health services, clean water accessibility, and in-home hygiene practices to prioritize prevention and treat disease.
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h.e.a.d.
We invest in forming strong local partnerships and empower community leadership to generate solutions, take collective action, and improve livelihoods.
our impact
100% locally operated
1,750 students enrolled
1,013 households served
98 community center leaders
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