St. Francis de Sales School for the Deaf is a Catholic primary and nursery boarding school founded in 2017 by Rannah Evetts. Our mission is to promote the education and well-being of the Deaf in the West Nile region of Uganda, with a special focus on the Diocese of Nebbi.
The Deaf are often cultural outcasts in Ugandan society; isolated, often disenfranchised, and stigmatized, and are at greater risk of being raped, abused, and neglected by society. They are often thought of as unable to learn, cursed, and some parents think it a waste of already precious funds to send them to school.
At Saint Francis Ministries, our daily goal is to offer Deaf children in Uganda the opportunity to learn sign language and be opened to the Word of God—a life of prayer, the understanding of Truth, and the reception of the Sacraments. We are dedicated to providing quality education that empowers our students, allowing them to pursue higher education, secure meaningful employment, and build families of their own.
In 2022, Saint Francis Ministries took a significant step forward in our mission with the announcement of a new 500-student boarding school in Nyapea, Uganda. We are excited to see our dream take shape. Scroll down to learn more about our building plans or to donate to help us break ground.
Above all, we are here to provide the Deaf students with the most precious gift in this world: Jesus Christ.
