Focused on healthcare, we have become a beacon of hope and a cornerstone in our community. Beyond our clinical services, we also run a nursery & primary school, and implement solutions to increase economic sustainability, such as our communal solar power, grain mill, and other agricultural projects. Currently, our top priority is completing the construction of a much-needed maternity ward. Click the links below to learn more about us and how we serve.
Our goal is to create a better future for the families of Manafwa and Bududa through providing medical services, education, and sustainability. We work hand in hand with international volunteers and donors to reduce the high levels of poverty and mortality rates, increase overall health, and provide our residents with the resources they need to take care of their families and strengthen our community.
The area we serve has extremely high poverty rates, and many people die from preventable illnesses. We provide care to everyone, regardless of their ability to pay. Our school operates with a severe lack of funding, making it difficult to employ teacher or provide supplies for our students. We are currently building a maternity ward, and raising money for a mill to provide food for the community. Your support whether through donations or in-person volunteering could change lives forever. Click the links below to learn how to volunteer or donate to our cause.
Building a Better Tomorrow.
Since our founding in 2012, Zion Community has been committed to fostering a sustainable future for vulnerable groups in Eastern Uganda. As of 2023, we have been registered as an official NGO. We serve our community in the following three areas.
Health: We provide essential medical care and immunizations to combat high mortality rates and strive to give our youth the chance at a longer, healthier life.
Education: We equip children with the knowledge and skills necessary to earn a career, support our community, and provide for themselves and their families.
Sustainability: We implement different local projects to provide for the community and the clinic. Please click the button below to learn about our past, present, and future projects and how they are transforming our society.
Our Clinic
In the Butoto subcounty, there are over 25,000 residents, including approximately 1,800 children under the age of 15 that previously did not have access to healthcare. The closest hospital is nearly 2 hours away and separated by dangerous mountains without any streets. People in this area still die frequently from preventable diseases, and mothers deliver their babies at home. Our clinic provides vital services to this population, with trained staff, and are able to receive child immunizations, vision and dental screenings, and lifesaving emergency care every day. Click the button below for more information on our clinic, it's history, and our mission.
Educating Our Youth
Located 15km from the clinic, our partner organization, the Bushiwi Community Development Project, oversees our nursery and primary school. They provide a vital educational foundation for our youth. Students are taught a curriculum of English, Lumasaba (the local language), Reading Comprehension and Composition, Science, Religion, Mathematics and History/Social Studies. The school is in dire need of resources for the students, and we struggle to provide our teachers with livable wages. For only $28, or 25€, you can provide an entire trimester of education for one student. Use the link below to visit the BCDP's website and see how your support can transform a life.
"Peter and the team created an unforgettable experience. From the moment we arrived, we felt welcomed. The atmosphere was warm, full of laughter and surrounded by beautiful nature. We (a doctor and a non-doctor) spent our time helping out at the clinic working with different locals and joining immunization outreaches in the nearby villages.
Whether you have a medical background or not, there’s always a way to help."
— Joe & Liisu, Volunteers
Your Impact Matters
Whether you choose to join our family in Uganda or contribute from home, we thank you for your interest and involvement in our community. By choosing to volunteer or contribute, you are making a long-lasting impact and helping us to build a brighter future. Thank you for taking the time to visit our page, and please feel free to contact us with any questions.