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"It Is Possible"

What does it take to change a life? The belief that it is possible, the commitment to make it happen- and the help of generous hearts and hands. What does it take to change a village? The vision to see that it is possible- and even more generous hearts and compassion hands to help make that promise a life-giving reality. Come, hear the story of Kisoboka, (L)Ugandan for “IT IS POSSIBLE”!

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Hope and a future for the people of Uganda

Areas of Focus

Kisoboka has a long history of supporting education in Uganda which includes management of the Kisoboka Junior Primary School, Kisoboka High School in the Village of Bakka.

Where We Work

Our work in Uganda takes place in the Village of Bakka population approximately 6,000.

Our History

Our work in Uganda dates back to 2006 when a pastor from that country visited Trinity Covenant Church in Lexington, Massachusetts.

Kisoboka is unique among non-profit organizations. It is personal, not only for the people in the village of Bakka, but for us who are sponsoring and supporting them. Our director/founder, Sandy Gannon, goes to Bakka 3 times a year. She is in daily contact with our Ugandan Kisoboka team, Hope Kalibala and Paddy Walakira. Donors get pictures and letters of the accomplishments and improvements that their contributions have made. Sponsors can send and receive personal letters and pictures to and from their sponsored child as well as report cards. Some of us have visited our sponsored children. By knowing the villagers these past 15 years, we have been able to gain their trust and persuade them gently to relinquish some less healthy customs, while respecting and maintainingtheir rich culture and traditions. First it was deworming the children, providing mosquito nets to prevent malaria, giving chickens, pigs, and goats to fight hunger, and digging bore holes for fresh water. Then it was convincing them to keep their children in school as we started to provide one of the best schools in the district. Now it is seeking justice and providing counseling for rape victims who previously suffered in silence figuring it was the role of women. Also acting quickly to rescue girls and boys from sexual and other forms of child abuse inflicted by close relatives by providing them a safe and violent free environment at school. Our mission is to raise a village out of poverty by loving one child at a time. You can hear these stories and be a part of raising this village out of poverty. You can provide hope to the destitute. The name Kisoboka means “it is possible”. Ask the children and the villagers of Bakka. They will tell you it is true.

Rescue

What does it take to change a life?
Committed partners who realize that they can make a difference—
by simply rescuing one person at a time from the grip of poverty and hopelessness.

YOUNG ADULTS CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN KISOBOKA HIGH SCHOOL.

CHILDREN FROM BAKKA ATTENDING KISOBOKA PRIMARY SCHOOL.

PATIENTS TREATED AT KISOBOKA MEDICAL CENTER IN 2024

SCHOOL MEALS SERVED IN 2024

Employer Matched Gifts

Ask your employer to match your donation. Or, if you are an employer ask your employees to match your donation! Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match charitable contributions made by their employees and vise versa. Your gift to Kisoboka could be matched by any dollar value. Contact us today to set up a matched value of either monthly, quarterly, or yearly. Together we can help those in need!

Get in Touch

Hope and a future for the people of Uganda

Contact Person

Sandy Gannon, Executive Director

kisoboka Uganda inc.

Address: 854 Lexington St. #51, Waltham, MA 02452

Phone: 617.633.7053

Email: sgannon@kisoboka.org