In the heart of Lira, Uganda, a powerful story of resilience and hope is unfolding. The Missionary Sisters of Mary Mother of the Church are working tirelessly to create brighter futures through the development of the Bishop Ceasar Asili Primary School—a place where healing begins and dreams are reborn.
Founded in 2018, the school emerged from the shadows of nearly two decades of violence under Joseph Kony’s brutal insurgency. Families were torn apart, children were forced to flee their homes, and access to education and healthcare all but disappeared. Today, the Missionary Sisters of Mary and this school stands as a beacon of renewal for a community determined to rebuild.
Yet, the journey is far from over. While the school has opened its doors to eager young learners, its facilities remain limited and urgently in need of expansion. Together with the Sisters, we are striving to transform this campus into a thriving center of learning by:
- Building additional classrooms to welcome more children
- Providing safe water and improved sanitation for health and dignity
- Introducing reliable electricity to power education and opportunity
- Creating sports and play spaces where children can grow, heal, and thrive
Spread across a generous multi-acre campus in the rural part of the Lira Diocese, the school holds a unique and vital place in the region. It is the only Catholic school in the area—and the only one where children can learn in English, giving them access to broader opportunities for their future. Nearby government schools, though numerous, are often hindered by inconsistent teaching and instruction limited to the local vernacular, leaving many students without the tools they need to succeed in a wider world.
Today, Bishop Asili Primary School serves 154 students—both boarding and day scholars—each one carrying a story of courage and possibility. With continued support, this school can become far more than a place of learning; it can be a foundation for transformation, empowering a new generation to rise, rebuild, and lead.
Be Part of the Transformation
Together, we are working to raise $176,000 over the next two years to turn this vision into reality. Each project below represents a meaningful step toward dignity as children of God, safety, and enhanced educational opportunity for these children.
Will you join hands with us to move this mission forward? Give Today!
Restore Dignity for Girls – $4,000 Needed
We are raising $7,000 to renovate the girls’ toilet facilities—an essential improvement for health, dignity, and daily life. Thanks to a generous gift of $3,000, we are already partway there.
Your support will help:
- Replace and extend the roof to provide full coverage from rain
- Improve lighting for safety and usability
- Tile stalls for cleanliness and easier maintenance
- Repair structural cracks and refresh the entire building
- Ensure safe, sanitary, and welcoming facilities
Help us complete this project with the remaining $4,000. Give today!
Expand Learning Capacity – $42,000
Today, Bishop Asili Primary School stands at a pivotal moment. With dormitory space for up to 600 students but classroom capacity for only 245, the opportunity to grow is clear—and urgent. Completing key projects, especially the nursery classroom building, will immediately allow the school to welcome 50+ additional students, move toward a sustainable enrollment of 300+, and lay the foundation for continued expansion in the years ahead.
The need for classroom space is urgent. We are seeking $42,000 to complete a two-classroom nursery building with office space for teachers and play area for the small children. This investment will:
- Double the number of nursery students served
- Free up space for additional primary students
- Create a new sand play area for nursery students
- Enable enrollment of 50+ more children
- Strengthen the school’s long-term sustainability
Your support opens the doors of education to even more children eager to learn. Give Today!
Build Safe and Reliable Facilities for Boys – $16,000
The current boys’ toilets are no longer structurally sound and cannot be safely repaired. We are seeking $16,000 to construct a completely new facility in a better location.
This project will:
- Provide safe, stable sanitation infrastructure
- Replace worn and unsafe structures
- Improve hygiene and daily living conditions
Your gift will help create a healthier, safer environment for every boy at the school. Donate Today!
Provide Accessible, Covered Showers – $60,000
Right now, students must walk across campus to use outdoor showers that lack cover, light, and privacy. Rain and darkness often make them unusable.
We are raising $60,000 to build shower additions onto all four dormitories, giving students direct and safe access.
This will provide:
- Covered, indoor well-lit shower areas
- More stalls for improved access
- Indoor running water, including warm water
- Safety and privacy for all students
Help ensure every child has a safe and dignified place to bathe. Donate now!
Support the Sisters and School Community – $22,000
The Missionary Sisters who serve this school also need safe, functional living conditions. We are seeking $22,000 to complete their community house.
This includes:
- Installation of a septic system
- Indoor plumbing for showers, toilets, and sinks
- A proper restroom for teachers and visitors
Your gift supports those who dedicate their lives to serving these children. Give Today!
Secure Reliable Water Access – $12,000
Water is essential to every aspect of daily life. We are raising $12,000 to install a rainwater harvesting system with four 10,000-liter tanks.
This system will:
- Provide consistent water during dry seasons
- Support student and staff needs
- Enable farming, livestock care, and sustainability efforts
- Reduce strain on existing water sources
Help bring life-giving water to this growing community. Give Today!
Power the Future – $15,000
Reliable electricity will transform how this school operates. We are raising $15,000 for solar power and a small set of computers for teachers and administration.
This will:
- Provide consistent, renewable energy
- Improve administrative efficiency
- Equip teachers with essential tools
- Open new pathways for learning
Help bring light, technology, and opportunity to Bishop Asili. Donate Today!
Your Gift Matters
Every dollar brings us closer to a school where children can learn safely, grow confidently, and dream boldly.
Will you make a gift today to help build a future full of hope, dignity, and opportunity? Give Now!