Africa Christian Teaching Service was founded in 1989 to address the issues of dire poverty in Central East Africa, which arose through civil war and genocide. Set up by Trust Deed and initially supported by four benefactors we have achieved much over the years of our work in the continent. Today we support many children in their educational, spiritual and physical needs by direct sponsorship. We also financially support the building and work of the Neema Mission School in Uganda. In Burundi we own and run the Herridge Technical School, which was opened in September 2007 to offer secondary education (not funded by the state) to children from the IDP camp (Internally Displaced Peoples) and the local community of Karusi.

The changing environment of education in the countries of Central East Africa has required us to develop our curriculum to cover further education, adding a Life Skills Centre with an IT suite; catering kitchens, restaurant and bakery. 

It is our hope to continue to help these young people achieve their full potential and therefore improve their future life prospects so that they might in turn be able to help their neighbours in need.