Rooted in lived experience and community partnership
Kubana is a refugee-led nonprofit nurturing the whole child through culturally responsive academic support, family-school partnerships, and safe spaces.
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Belonging
Every scholar and family is seen, known, and welcomed as they are.
Excellence
We set high expectations and provide the support needed to reach them.
Partnership
Schools, families, and Kubana work as equal partners.
Cultural Humility
We honor and learn from our families’ languages, histories, and traditions.
Integrity
We steward resources responsibly and follow through on our commitments.
Education, dignity, and opportunity in action
These dated figures come from Kubana’s program reports and presentations.
Founded by immigrant and refugee community leaders
Nakivale learners in Term 1, 2026
Seattle instructional sessions in fall 2025
Nakivale classrooms in use in Term 1, 2026
Our mission
Nurturing the whole child
Kubana combines academic learning with identity, belonging, family support, and practical help so scholars can learn, lead, and reach their potential.
Support This Work
Community-led from Washington to Nakivale
Kubana’s board, staff, volunteers, educators, and local partners bring lived experience and practical knowledge to the work.
Prosper Ntagaramba Ruberwa
Founder & Executive Director
Joseph Mushishi
Co-Founder & Program Coordinator
Kimara Nzamubona
Co-Founder, Program Manager
Uwimana Christian
Co-Founder, Finance Manager
Walk 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
