LEKISHON OUTREACH
a 501-c-3 non profit organization supporting marginalized communities in Uganda and Kenya
MISSION STATEMENT
To provide financial assistance for projects and education, associated with marginalized people in developing countries, and to help facilitate sustainable microenterprise and the achievement of at least a high school education and preferably an advanced education in a diversity of fields, including conservation and wildlife management and eco-tourism.
PROGRAMS
Victory Africa Ministries (VAM)
Kabale, Uganda
Through homes for orphaned and street children and the nursery and primary school, VAM provides education and comprehensive social services to children. Additionally, VAM provides microenterprise training and start up funds for women. All programs help break the cycle of poverty and create healthier families.
Educational Sponsorships
Maasai Lands, Kenya
Sponsor students through high school and, if possible, advanced education. Currently, sponsors are supporting students in high school, nursing school and technical university.
Pakishu Women Organization
Enoosaen, Kenya
Provides educational opportunities to girls who have dropped out of school due to pregnancy and/or early marriages, while supporting the mothers of the girls through microenterprise, such as beadwork, as they care for their grandchildren.
Pakishu Women Training Center
Enoosaen, Kenya
Construct a technical training center for girls and women, especially those who have dropped out of formal education, and provide alternative, non-traditional life-skills to engender self-reliance. Technical skills training to be offered includes welding, carpentry, plumbing, sewing, and more.
BOARD MEMBERS
Steven Curtis, Treasurer
Jennifer Giustina, Secretary
Joann McCabe, Vice President
Therese M. Picado, President
Stephen Ssenkaaba
MEMBERS AT LARGE
Jim Bryson
Edward Kanyesigye
Peace Komugisga
Ole Ronkei
Renoi Ronkei
QUESTIONS?
Contact Lekishon Outreach to learn more about our organization and programs and how to get involved.