About

The Charity’s main aim is to raise funds to establish a hub for community-based educational
initiatives at the School in order to provide access to education to the most vulnerable
children in the community. In a culture where gender inequality still exists, the founder’s
father was a progressive thinker and did not agree with this cultural thinking. He was
determined to ensure his ‘girls’ (daughters) were never disinherited or unappreciated. In
2011, he decided to distribute his farm land to all his children regardless of their gender.
This ensured his wishes were respected in a culture where girls are considered as not
deserving of any inheritance or education. The founder was therefore inspired to build on
the legacy of her late father Nehemiah Obwoyo-Laker and also to maintain his progressive
way of thinking by opening a community school – Willow Nursery and Primary School – on
the inherited piece of family land. In addition, the founder wanted to educate the
community on the benefits of education for all children, and especially for girls.

Founded 2016

REN Intl is a small UK registered charitable organisation that raises funds to support and guard the founding vision of eradicating rural illiteracy in Koch-Lii, Nwoya District in Northern Uganda. The Charity and the School were both founded in 2016 by Moreen Pattison.

Our Vision

A school that offers an irresistible invitation to learning and where pupils are motivated to learn to attain high standards. A friendly school where staff feel appreciated, successful and where learning is an exciting adventure. A school where traditional values of hard work, courtesy and good behaviour is still a strong belief. A school that sets no limits on education and where learning is a preparation for life.

Our Mission

To establish a secure, happy and stimulating learning environment in which all children have the opportunity to achieve their full potential academically, socially, emotionally and physically.