Our Mission

To provide a path to quality education and faith formation for the children of rural Africa through the establishment and construction of schools while providing development, competence, and prosperity for the local community.

Our Impact

The 2024–2025 Impact Report Is Out!

This year’s Impact Report highlights the extraordinary progress made at John Paul Secondary School over the past 12 months. Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, students are learning in expanded classrooms and laboratories, achieving national academic recognition, and accessing scholarships that open doors to lifelong opportunity. Together, we are building futures—one student, one family, and one community at a time.

Thanks to the Hungerford Scholarship, Savior Paul is able to attend JPSS with its computer lab and internet access, where access to technology sparked his dream of becoming a software engineer.

Watch his story here:

JUST IN: Savior Paul sees tremendous results in the UCE exam and is one of the top 4 students at JPSS!

In Memory of Dr. Larry Hungerford

Dr. Larry Hungerford: March 25, 1936 -November 13, 2025

 

 

We honor the life and legacy of Dr. Larry Hungerford, a cherished friend of John Paul Secondary School in Chelekura, Uganda. For the past eleven years, Larry and his wife, Sue, have faithfully supported hundreds of our students through the Hungerford scholarships that opened doors to education, hope, and opportunity.

Larry’s generosity grew from a genuine love for the children of Uganda and a deep belief in the power of education to change lives. Because he chose to invest in young people he had never met, countless students now walk with confidence toward a brighter future.

His kindness and quiet commitment have left an imprint on our school community that will endure for years to come. The students he supported carry his legacy forward in their studies, their dreams, and the opportunities now within their reach.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to Sue and the entire Hungerford family. Larry’s impact lives on in every student whose life was changed by his compassion. May he rest in peace.

 

 

This school is a blessing for our isolated community.  Many of our older siblings dropped out after Primary Seven.  Today, we have a chance they never had and we are truly grateful.

Timothy Gyabi

JPSS Student

Our Current Stories

Gone are the days when our students at John Paul SS finished high school and turned to the streets with no idea what to do next, due to the high University tuition bill that could not be met by their parents.  But these are the days that learners are studying with a lot of effort to perform well to get a JPSS Graduate Scholarship and make their dreams come true.  This has not only motivated other learners but also fulfilled many dreams that would not have been realized without this program.  God continue blessing the work of your hands.

Sharon Khabuya

JPSS Graduate Scholarship Program Mentor

Our Partners