The Kasiisi Project Board of Directors Role Description Organization Since 1997 the Kasiisi Project, along with our Ugandan partner the Kibale Forest Schools Program (KFSP), has supported the conservation of Uganda’s Kibale National Park (KNP) by supporting communities dedicated to protecting and stewarding their lands, waters and wildlife. With nearly half of Uganda’s population under age 17, young people have a … Read More
Welcome to our new Executive Director
We are excited to share that we have a new Executive Director! Please join us in welcoming Marcy Doozan, who brings more than 25 years of non-profit leadership experience, including 13 years as Executive Director of one of Indiana’s leading conservation organizations. Throughout her career, Marcy has led mission-driven work in basic needs, education, social services, community development, animal welfare, … Read More
Clean Toilets, Brighter Futures: Supporting Girls Through Sanitation at School
When schools across Uganda closed for two years during the COVID-19 pandemic, infrastructure suffered. For the 16 primary schools supported by The Kasiisi Project, the consequences were clear: a 2022 survey revealed that 45% of latrines were full, collapsing, or unusable. Sanitation and Education: A Critical Link Ugandan regulations call for one latrine per 40 students—already double the U.S. standard—but … Read More
Our 2024 Impact Report Is Here!
We’re thrilled to share our 2024 Impact Report with you — a reflection of everything we’ve accomplished together this past year. From meaningful milestones to the stories that inspired us, it’s all inside. Click here to view or download the full report. We are deeply grateful for your continued support. Every achievement was made possible by our incredible community of … Read More
Top Girl in Math and Science Honored with Goodhart Prize
In collaboration with the African Opportunity Foundation (AOF; formerly African Orphans Foundation), Kasiisi Project and its Ugandan counterpart, Kibale Forest Schools Program (KFSP), awarded the 2024 Goodhart Prize to 18-year-old Kobugabe Monica, a S5 student at Cornerstone Leadership Academy in Kampala. This award has been given annually since 2016 to girls in Kabarole District with the highest marks in science and … Read More
New Latrine to Help Keep Girls in School
Latrines are of critical importance for education – as important, if not more important than desks, classrooms, books, and libraries – and they are especially important for girls’ education. There are many reasons why older Ugandan girls miss school, but lacking washing facilities and privacy at school is an important reason why girls stay home during their menstrual periods. We … Read More