Our Story of Transformation
How God called us to renew Ugandan education through Biblical truth and practical training.
How God called us to renew Ugandan education through Biblical truth and practical training.
We exist to transform education from the inside out
To ground Ugandan educators in a Christ-centered worldview that transforms their teaching and leadership.
"All Scripture is God-breathed and useful for teaching..." 2 Timothy 3:16
To equip teachers with innovative pedagogical skills integrated with Biblical truth.
"Train up a child in the way he should go..." Proverbs 22:6
To transform hearts with the redeeming gospel of Jesus Christ
"I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you..." Ezekiel 36:26
How God has grown Renew Uganda from humble beginnings
Our Founder, Mark Guthrie is the Executive Director for the Renew Uganda Initiative with 36 years' experience in Christian education worldwide. He led schools in Uganda, North Carolina, and France, also serving as Country Director for Children of Grace. Holding degrees in Math and Educational Administration, Mark has four children, two adopted from Uganda.
Ruth Senyonjo met Mark in 2014, started RUI in 2022 to reach 30,000 schools and 500,000 teachers in Uganda.
Our RUI team’s ministry focuses on Biblical education and discipleship through life-on-life mentoring. In December 2022, he co-launched the Renew Uganda Initiative (RUI) with other Ugandan educational leaders. RUI empowers educators and unites major Christian education institutions in Uganda, strategically planning for the future of effective Christian education across the nation.
Our RUI team leads instructor training, curriculum development, and Biblical integration from nursery to university.
14 subregional educational hubs, annual emerging Christian educator training, and transforming the education department of the largest Christian university in East Africa.
The foundation of everything we do
We believe the Bible provides the foundation for all true education and transformation.
We model Christ-like relationships in all our interactions.
We invest in long-term solutions that multiply through generations.
Your support helps transform education across Uganda