Launched in 2004, the Kigezi Education Fund (KEF) is ICOB’s flagship initiative and beacon project. Sustained primarily through the generosity of members at annual conventions in Europe and North America, KEF champions technical and vocational education to equip Kigezi’s youth with the skills they need to thrive.
KEF’s vision is to cultivate practical skills that make Kigezi attractive to investors and empower young people – especially those who could not complete primary or secondary education – to build meaningful careers and contribute to their communities.
We are proud to celebrate the commissioning of the ICT Centre at St. Agatha Girls School, Kakore Rubanda , a project made possible through the generosity of our members, partners, and friends around the world.
Thanks to your support, the dream of creating a fully equipped computer lab for over 800 students is becoming a reality. What began as a vision to bridge the digital divide has transformed into a space where girls can now learn, innovate, and compete in today’s connected world.
Yet, our work is far from done. Across Kigezi, countless schools still face similar challenges — limited access to technology, outdated learning tools, and untapped potential waiting to shine. The success of St. Agatha’s ICT Centre inspires us to do more, reach further, and keep transforming lives one school at a time.
Donate today and be part of the story of hope, progress, and community transformation.
$30,000 pledged (75% of total cost) for a new ICT hub serving 1,000+ students.
$26,000 for an ICT center; student enrollment surged.
$30,000 for ICT center; now a regional hub serving Uganda, Rwanda, and Congo.
$7,000 for ICT center; provided hardware and furniture.
$25,000 for electrical installation workshop; drew $5M from AfDB and South Korea.
$20,000 for an ICT center; attracted $4M AfDB funding.
In collaboration with Kabale University and the University of Michigan, ICOB is digitizing the works of cultural icon Omugurusi Festo Karwemera.
The project involves digitizing:
This initiative will be expanded to include works from other Kigezi writers and historians, ensuring that culture and history remain accessible for generations.
Language is the soul of culture. ICOB, in partnership with Kabale University’s Linguistics Department, is working to establish a Language Academy that promotes and preserves the teaching of indigenous languages of Kigezi.
The program focuses on revitalizing and teaching:
Through this academy, future generations will stay connected to their heritage, strengthening identity and pride in being Munyakigezi.
This initiative will be expanded to include works from other Kigezi writers and historians, ensuring that culture and history remain accessible for generations.
Every contribution to the Kigezi Education Fund represents more than just money. It is an investment in Kigezi’s future.
Joining hands with ICOB means being part of a transformative journey where every contribution creates ripples of change across Kigezi and beyond.
