“UMECS continues to be a strong, consistent advocate for the needs of people and community development in Pader District with a proven solid commitment to the education of children and I am pleased to note UMECS is committed to expand its programmes to Amuru District.”

-Edwin Yakobo Komakech, Resident District Commissioner
Amuru District, Uganda

“UMECS plays a vital role in ending the orgy of war and violence.”

-1985 Nobel Peace Prize laureate Dr. Bernard Lown, co-Founder,
International Physicians to Prevent Nuclear War


“What we appreciate about UMECS is their commitment to the students they sponsor and their attention to their full needs….We are exceedingly pleased that UMECS sponsors its students through the highest levels of education and training. This is good for students, their families, and the communities to which they will return as they will be the most qualified and prepared to make great contributions.”

-Owang Mercy Christopher, Bursar, Kiyandongo Technical Institute
Masindi District, Uganda

“We are grateful to UMECS for its strong commitment to our children and look forward to more UMECS sponsored student enrollments at Sacred Heart.”

-Rev. Sr. Mary Carla, Headteacher, Sacred Heart Secondary School
Gulu, Uganda

”UMECS is contributing greatly to our communities, children, youth and indigenous NGO’s in terms of capacity and educational support.”

-Immaculate Akongo, District Coordinator – Gulu Branch
Concerned Parents Association

“UMECS vision, mission, leadership and commitment to our students, staff, school and community is highly needed and valued.”

-Patrick Obonyo, Head Teacher/Principal, Lira Palwo Senior Secondary School
Pader District, Uganda


“UMECS Northern Uganda Education Programme is an institution in our communities that must continue to help our children become fully educated. We further appreciate UMECS as they keep their commitments.”

-George Mwaka, Deputy Head Teacher
Kitgum High School

“UMECS has broad outreach in education, psychosocial and peacebuilding programmes in Northern Uganda which benefit children and youth, families and grassroots communities.”

-Geoffrey Lamtoo, Academic Registrar
Gulu University

“UMECS sponsors students through its Northern Uganda Education Progamme, and its usual method is to sponsor cohorts of students from communities so there is peer mentorship and community accountability. UMECS sponsorship is comprehensive, covering school fees and school requirements. Students are expected to work hard and UMECS takes them all the way through diploma and degree progammes…..We need more NGO’s like UMECS who are committed to the education and success of children and youth in our district and society.”

-Olanya Alphonse, Headteacher, St. Joseph’s College, Layibi
Gulu