Upendo Foundation

Join us in Supporting vulnerable youth, women, and children through education, skills training, and community engagement

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Our Mission

Comprehensive Education that supports the holistic development of vulnerable individual.

Our Vision

Youth, women, and children with improved socio-economic status and empowered lives.

Our Goal

Create sustainable pathways for education, skill development, and community engagement

Values

Empowerment, Equity, Integrity, Collaboration, Sustainability.

Our Story

Upendo Foundation, headquartered in Bunagana, Rutshuru District, North Kivu Province, Democratic Republic of Congo, was established in 2019 by three young men: Musa Rukundo, Kabera Maroyi, and Nahayo Charles. We began our journey by focusing on education, founding Complex Scolaire Upendo, which has positively impacted the lives of over 200 children.

Our Team

Together, our diverse team is united by a shared vision of uplifting vulnerable individuals and fostering positive change in our communities.

Musa Rukundo

Co-Founder & Executive Director

Rugamba innocent

Co-Founder & Program Director

Kabera maroyi

Co-Founder & Finance Manager

Nahayo Charles

Board Member & Community Engagement Specialist