Registered Charity · Uganda No. 206704

Risen Sustainable Development

Contributing to the transformation of women, teenagers and youth

Through practical entrepreneurship, new innovations, leadership training, character development and mentorship of school directors, teachers and families — with a Christ-centred approach.

Skills training with RSD

2014

Founded in Uganda

Who We Are

economic empowerment, leadership and character development.

Risen Sustainable Development (RSD) is a registered charity in Uganda (No. 206704). Founded in 2014, we help communities work together to better respond to the needs of vulnerable youth and women — building stable micro businesses, nurturing character and leadership in schools, universities and community, and influencing decision makers on policy issues that affect them.

Our Vision

Create a sustainable household income and rising leaders of character in schools and families for every nation.

Our Mission

Transform lives through practical entrepreneurship, innovation, leadership training and mentorship, with a Christ-centred approach.

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What We Do

Our Programs

Leadership Development & Character Development Program

Character and Leadership Development Program

Designed for students in secondary schools and partner organizations to nurture private victory and establish clear character for public victory.

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Micro-Credit and Entrepreneurship Development

Micro-Credit and Entrepreneurship Development

Providing low-interest, group-secured loans and business training to vulnerable women and youth to build sustainable income generating enterprises.

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Mentorship and Scholarship Development Program

Mentorship and Scholarship Development

Supporting orphans, refugee children and children under the care of widows and grandmothers through scholarships and dedicated mentorship.

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Innovation and Creative Programs

Innovation and Creative Programs

Turning creative ideas into real, implemented solutions — including the Risen Legit English App — for sustainable businesses and events.

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Water for Life Program

Water for Life Program

Advocating and partnering for safe water provision to vulnerable communities across Uganda.

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Risen Schools

Risen Schools

Stepping up the lives of refugee and vulnerable children in Uganda through well-designed, well-built learning spaces.

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Core Values

  1. 1

    Integrity

    We do what is right even when no one is watching, holding ourselves accountable to the highest ethical standards.

  2. 2

    Accountability

    We take ownership of our commitments to donors, partners and the communities we serve.

  3. 3

    Putting God at the Centre of Our Work

    Our Christ-centred approach shapes every program, decision and relationship at Risen Sustainable Development.

  4. 4

    Good Stewardship

    We are careful, transparent stewards of every resource entrusted to us.

Our Impact

Our Impact to the Community

Contributing to the transformation of women, teenagers and youths through economic empowerment, leadership and character development.

1,092+
Schools Involved
92%
Our Reviews
234+
Lives Impacted
34+
Completed Projects
Water for Life

Clean water changes everything

We envision and advocate for water provision to vulnerable communities in Uganda, partnering with likeminded organizations and people who can donate towards this cause.

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Water for life program