"UMECS is a visionary organization committed to building lasting peace and has an outstanding track record of designing, implementing, managing and sustaining unique projects and programmes which benefit post-conflict communities."
- Tony Karbo, Ph.D., Senior Programme Officer
   UPEACE Africa Programme, Addis Ababa


"UMECS walks the extra mile every day."
- George Wirefred Opiro, Commissioner, Republic of Uganda Ministry of Education    and Sports, Department of Guidance and Counseling

"Our decision to select UMECS among a stiff competition of candidates has been fully validated by their groundbreaking implementation of the (Peace Education)" program.
- Jessica Huber, Director, Peace and Justice Programs
   USAID/SPRING

“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