Welcome To Our School
A place of hope, love and lasting smiles in the community of Kyajja, Uganda
We Help People in Need
Educating Children Pre-K to Grade 7
In the village of Kyajja, Uganda
Lasting Smiles Primary School
Providing food, education, discipleship, protection and medical care
Delivering
Lasting smiles, and a path to a better future, for the children of Kyajja, Uganda.
It's a mission with earthly impact and eternal significance.
Supporting education and innovation.
Lasting Smiles Uganda was born as a result of Pastor Semei Ziva answering God’s call for his life “To show love to a hurting world.” Knowing at a young age that he had God’s call upon his life, Semei volunteered at his local church in diverse capacities with a hunger so desperate to show love to those hurting. He traveled on evangelistic missions around Africa. It was on one of these missions that he became so concerned about the dire situations he would find – unclothed and hungry children in need of medical attention. He then knew God had touched his heart and he had to do something to help underprivileged people.
Child Protection
The provision of a safe environment to protect children from kidnap, abuse, child labor, rape, violence, and defilement.
Health
Improve Health services by establishing a Health Center in Kyajja Community and will work with partners in the health sector on improvements in family health practices.
Education
Quality and inclusive education from Nursery to Secondary level education by promoting enrollment and retention through parents and community engagements. LSU will expand upon its existing Pre-Primary and Primary School adding a Secondary School and occupational training for those students who are now beginning to reach high school age.
Agriculture
Establish a sustainable demonstration school farm with the aim of providing food for the school but also train community members on best farming practices, hence promoting economic empowerment.
Discipleship
The children and the community members will be drawn to the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ as the ultimate transforming tool physically and spiritually.
Make a donation.
We need your help. 100% of our funding comes from individual donors. We do not receive any funding from government or outside agencies. We are a beautiful community, supported by loving doors around the world.
Please consider two forms of giving:
Recurring Monthly Contribution
It costs approximately $30,000 per month to operate the school. Monthly giving provides the steady support needed to sustain our daily mission and invest in the lives of our students year-round.
One-Time Capital Campaign Gift
This year, we are launching a $275,000 Capital Campaign to meet critical needs and position the school for long-term impact. Would you prayerfully consider a one-time gift toward this campaign?
Recent Videos
Discover how the Home for Hope campaign is transforming the future for 200 students in Kyajja, Uganda. This $275,000 capital project will construct, furnish, and power new dormitories to safely house 100 girls and 100 boys on campus—providing them with a secure, nurturing environment where they can learn, dream, and thrive.