Every child deserves a fighting chance
Kubana is a refugee-led nonprofit providing education and family support for immigrant and refugee communities in Washington and Uganda. We help scholars learn with confidence while families build the knowledge, relationships, and support they need to thrive.
- Learning with confidence
- Belonging in community
Learners supported
Across the Nakivale school and Kirkland program reports in 2026.
What community-rooted support looks like
Kubana connects academic learning with family partnership, safe spaces, and practical support.
Nakivale learners
- Books and classroom resources
- Local teachers and school leadership
- Family and community partnership
Seattle learning sessions
- Homework and subject support
- Mentoring and digital skills
- Two sessions each week in fall 2025
Learning grows through partnership
Kubana works beside scholars, parents, volunteers, schools, churches, and community organizations.
Washington
Culturally responsive support after school
Tutoring, study skills, digital literacy, mentoring, and parent workshops help scholars and families navigate school together.
Children participating
Consistent volunteers
Uganda
A school community taking root in Nakivale
Local teachers, parents, church partners, and Kubana are expanding access to classrooms, books, sanitation, and consistent learning.
Learners in Term 1, 2026
Classrooms in use
Volunteer with Kubana
Tutor and Mentor
Support homework, reading, study skills, digital literacy, and confidence.
Support Families
Help parents navigate school systems, technology, and local resources.
Share Your Skills
Contribute teaching, counseling, fundraising, operations, or partnership expertise.
Tutors, mentors, parent educators, and professional partners help Kubana offer consistent support.
- Show up consistently
- Build trust over time
Programs rooted in learning, belonging, and family partnership
From after-school learning in Washington to classrooms in Nakivale, Kubana builds with communities rather than around them.
Family Support
Belonging
Washington
Family & Individual Support
Culturally responsive support for well-being, basic needs, mentorship, and community belonging.
Year-round support
Growing with partners
Family Support
Washington
School Navigation & Bridge Leaders
Workshops and community leadership that help parents understand school systems and partner with educators.
Monthly workshops
Launching 2026
Education
Washington
ConnectED After-School Program
Culturally responsive tutoring, mentoring, and enrichment for immigrant and refugee scholars in grades 3–12.
100+ scholars
10 in 2025 pilot
Program results with a clear time period
Kubana reports dated results so supporters can see what each number represents.
Ways to stand with Kubana
Choose the form of support that matches your time, skills, organization, or resources.
Donate
Fund learning materials, tutoring, educators, family workshops, and safe learning spaces.
Donate NowPartner
Work with Kubana through a school, church, nonprofit, public agency, or business.
Start a ConversationGive In Kind
Contribute books, school supplies, technology, transportation, space, or other program resources.
Ask What Is NeededShare Expertise
Support teaching, mental health, financial education, fundraising, evaluation, or operations.
Connect
Help build safe places to learn
Your support provides learning materials, tutoring, trained educators, family workshops, and classroom resources.
Donate NowWalk alongside scholars and families
Give, volunteer, or partner with Kubana to strengthen learning and belonging.
Learners documented in 2026
Education grows through consistent community support
- Washington and Uganda
- Scholars and families
- Learning and belonging
Frequently asked questions
A quick introduction to Kubana’s programs, communities, and ways to help.
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