About Us
OUR GOAL
To improve the quality of education by empowering and enabling all students to become caring and contributing individuals who can succeed in an ever-changing world. The school aims to create a stimulating, compassionate, and rewarding school environment where every student and faculty community member is valued and supported.
The Team
Ann Marie Davis
Co-Director of Friends of Sabina and School Manager
Maria White
Co-Director of Friends of Sabina and School Manager
Stephen Sango
Onsite Co-Director of Friends of Sabina and School Manager
Deborah Nakiduuli
Onsite Sponsorship Coordinator of Friends of Sabina
Libby O’Regan
Friends of Sabina Content Manager & Marketing Assistant
Megan Hehir
Friends of Sabina Ugandan Administrator Assistant
Fiona O’Leary Sloan
Friends of Sabina Web Designer
Our Story
For over 10 years, Maria White and Ann Marie Davis poured time, talent, and treasure into the Sabina program. Led by faith, and the work of Sister Rose, the two American women decided to revitalize St. Kizito Sabina Boarding Primary School (Sabina). Starting in January 2020, after collaborating with the Kampala Archdioceses, along with Stephen Sango, a local school manager and community leader, they were appointed managers of Sabina. Additionally, Kristin Parran, our U.S. collaborator, joined the team as a Principle Member; generously volunteering her time and talents on-site to begin work on the ground in Uganda. Through volunteerism, the team came together to reimagine how they could support the school in an expanded capacity–thus began Friends of Sabina (FOS). The team of four combine their talents, leadership skills, and networks to build a foundation of support and advocacy for the school and its mission.
OUR VISION
Building a brighter future through the love of learning.
OUR MISSION
To build a strong foundation by providing financing, advisory services, and volunteerism to create a sustainable, caring, and rewarding school environment where all are valued and supported.
About Celso and Maria White Family Foundation
Celso and Maria are lifelong philanthropists and partners committed to sharing their passion for mentoring and supporting women and children through various non-profit organizations. With a mission to restore hope and see lives transformed and a focus on education, empowerment, nutrition, and sustainability, the Whites are very enthusiastic about their work in Uganda. As a newly appointed co-director of Friends of Sabina and manager of Sabina in Uganda, Maria will help to forward the work of rebuilding and revitalizing the school via the support of the Celso and Maria White Family Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
