The main classroom block at St. Bruno Vocational School

Faith • Skills • Inclusion

Skills that build strength for life.

Practical, inclusive vocational training for young people, refugees, school dropouts and learners with disabilities in Kyabirukwa.

1996Year founded
289Learners enrolled
169Refugee learners
36Deaf learners

Welcome

A place of hope, opportunity and practical learning

Founded in 1996 by the Sisters of Our Lady of Good Counsel, St. Bruno Vocational School equips marginalized young people with employable skills, confidence and a renewed sense of purpose.

Our learners come from Uganda and neighbouring countries. Training combines technical competence, Christian values, life skills, entrepreneurship and psychosocial support.

Discover our story
A learner using a knitting machine during practical training
Inclusive training designed around each learner’s ability.

Learn by doing

Courses connected to real livelihoods

Learners working at sewing machines in a tailoring classroom

Tailoring & Garment Cutting

Design, cutting, garment construction and sewing for employment or enterprise.

Learners doing practical work in a vocational workshop

Carpentry & Joinery

Furniture making, woodwork, roofing and general joinery skills.

Learners constructing brick walls during a building class

Bricklaying & Concrete Practice

Masonry, construction, plastering and concrete work.

Catering learners decorating a cake during practical training

Catering & Food Production

Food preparation, baking, presentation and service skills.

Refugee learners participating in a tailoring class at NakivaleA group of learners and community members at Nakivale settlement

Our impact

Skills restore dignity and independence.

Learners leave with practical abilities they can use for employment, self-employment and service within their communities. Refugees and learners with disabilities receive support to participate fully.

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Safe learning

Every learner deserves dignity, care and protection.

Our safeguarding policy applies to staff, learners, volunteers, visitors and partners.

Support St. Bruno

Help a learner turn skill into strength.

Your contribution supports training materials, meals, equipment, counselling and accessible learning.

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