AMPE Foundation is a faith-based organisation dedicated to building communities and minds by reducing poverty through education, health, and development initiatives.
Our Why
In 2019, during a visit to Uganda, Peter Gleeson, inspired by his mother Alice Gleeson's educational journey, visited the primary school she attended over 45 years ago. Witnessing the rundown state of the school and its lack of a functional library, Peter made a promise to help rebuild it. This promise laid the foundation for AMPE Foundation.
Alice's story is one of resilience and determination. Despite the challenges, her early education in Bukono County provided a solid foundation for her academic pursuits. Her journey from a rural school in Uganda to achieving success is a testament to the power of education and opportunity. Inspired by Alice's story and motivated by the need to give back, Peter, along with Alice and other dedicated individuals, founded AMPE Foundation to address the educational and socio-economic challenges in Uganda.
Bukono County Primary School Renovation
St John’s Bukono Primary School is more than just a school — it is a place of hope and second chances. Located in Namutumba District, Eastern Uganda, the school currently serves over 1,500 students in severely overcrowded and dilapidated classrooms originally built in the 1920s. Many children learn in unsafe conditions with leaking roofs, cracked walls, and limited access to basic facilities.
Through our flagship project, AMPE Foundation is partnering with local communities and Rotary to completely transform this school.
We are currently preparing to begin urgent renovation and expansion works, including:
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Renovation of existing classroom blocks (repairing walls, replacing roofs, installing ceilings, doors, windows and flooring)
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Construction of a dedicated school medbay (sick bay) to provide basic health support, first aid, and a safe space for adolescent girls — including prenatal guidance, hygiene education, and emotional support for those facing pregnancy
This project is deeply personal. Co-founder Alice Gleeson attended this very school as a child. Her story has now come full circle as we work together to give the next generation of children in Bukono safer classrooms and brighter futures.
Together with Rotary and our generous supporters, we are not just building classrooms — we are building hope, dignity, and opportunity.
Bukono County
In Uganda, the AMPE Foundation plans to first intervene in Bukono County, located in the Namutumba District within the Busoga Region of Eastern Uganda. This region is characterised by its high rates of school dropouts, which pose significant challenges to the community's socio-economic development and overall well-being.
The region faces widespread poverty, with many families unable to afford school fees, uniforms, and other educational materials, while health challenges like maternal care gaps compound educational barriers.
Bukono County has one of the highest school dropout rates in Uganda. According to the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), dropout rates in Eastern Uganda are significantly higher than the national average.
Our Next Steps
AMPE Foundation is a newly established organisation dedicated to transforming lives in Uganda.
We will share more regarding steps you can be involved in in coming months. In the meantime, spread the word about AMPE Foundation by sharing our story and impact on social media and with friends.
Together, we can create lasting change across generations to bring hope and dignity to all.
