In Uganda’s public
classrooms, 72% can’t read.
classrooms, 72% can’t read.
This is where the learning crisis begins, and where futures start to slip away.
65% drop out before
completing primary school.
completing primary school.
What begins as a learning gap becomes a loss of potential
for families, communities, and the country.
for families, communities, and the country.
Classrooms need more than
teachers; they need leaders.
teachers; they need leaders.
That’s why we recruit and develop leaders to teach, mentor,
and drive change where it matters most.
and drive change where it matters most.
We recruit, train,
and place leaders.
and place leaders.
In underserved schools, improving learning today and driving long-term change
The girl I am.
The change I lead
The change I lead
Are you a female STEM leader ready to take on the challenge of
transforming secondary education in Uganda?
transforming secondary education in Uganda?
The learning crisis
Cannot read
10
%
Cannot do basic math
10
%
Drop out before completing primary school
10
+
Most learners fall behind early and never catch up

Who we are
Teach For Uganda is a leadership movement working in underserved schools to improve learning outcomes and expand access to quality education. We recruit and develop leaders who drive change in classrooms and communities.
What Guides Us
Mission
To nurture leaders committed to advancing equitable access to quality education in underserved communities.
Vision
One day, all children in Uganda will attain an equitable quality education
Our Response
How We Address It

Fellowship Program.
We place leaders in classrooms for two years to teach and lead change

Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN).
We strengthen literacy and numeracy in primary schools

STEM Fellowship.
We expand STEM access, especially for girls in secondary schools
Our Impact
Here is our impact across classrooms and communities in Uganda
80000+
Learners
500+
Fellows
100+
Schools
Building leaders who continue to drive change beyond the classroom.
Get Involved
Be Part of the Movement
Apply Now
Join our programs in Uganda and gain access to quality education opportunities that empower your future.
Partner
Collaborate with us in Uganda to expand educational access and create lasting impact in communities.
Donate
Support our mission in Uganda by contributing resources that help transform lives through education.