About - Restore University

About Restore University

Who We Are

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Restore University is a Christian higher education institution in Amuru District, established by Restore International to restore love and justice through academic engagement, research, and practical service.

Our Story

Restore University was established in 2024 as a response to the socio-economic challenges of northern Uganda after the region endured the Lord’s Resistance Army rebellion from 1986 to 2006. It builds on Restore International’s long-term education work, including Restore Academy, and extends that legacy into higher education.

Vision & Mission

Our vision is a university centered on restoring love and justice. Our mission is to equip students for a vocation of love and justice.

Core Values

RU is shaped by authenticity, excellence, integrity, love, respect, servant leadership, and stewardship, with a commitment to character and community transformation.

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Purpose & Philosophy

Built Around Love, Justice, And Human Flourishing

Vision

A university centered on restoring love and justice.

Restore University keeps love and justice at the heart of its institutional purpose, academic life, and service to communities.

Mission

To equip students for a vocation of love and justice.

RU prepares students for meaningful service through academic formation, practical learning, character, and work ethic.

Learning Philosophy

Training leaders to help communities thrive.

We believe individuals and communities thrive in loving and just environments; therefore, RU trains leaders to nurture and impart love and justice in society.

Core Values

The Character Of Restore University

Authenticity

We affirm authenticity, genuinely tethered to the leadership principles of Jesus Christ.

Excellence

We pursue excellence to the best of our ability in all we do.

Integrity

We commit ourselves to operate with integrity and embrace accountability.

Love

We commit to always love everyone, following the example of Jesus.

Respect

We treat ourselves and others with respect because everyone is created in the image of God and endowed with dignity.

Servant Leadership

We practice servant leadership through humble service, recognizing the value in all persons with love as a reference.

Stewardship

We embrace wise stewardship of resources and relationships to contribute generously to human and environmental flourishing.

Restore International & Love Does

A Wider Work Of Education, Care, And Hope

Love Does was founded in 2002 to fight for human rights, care for the vulnerable, and provide education in conflict zones. In 2007, Love Does founded Restore Leadership Academy in Amuru, Uganda.

Restore International has been active in Uganda since 2006, restoring love and justice through education, combating gender-based violence, and providing emergency relief. Its work now includes nursery, primary, and secondary education, prison education at Gulu Main Prison, and holistic care for vulnerable girls who have experienced violence, sexual abuse, or neglect.

Restoring Love & Justice

For over 20 years, Restore International has invested in education in northern Uganda. Restore University extends this commitment into higher education in Amuru District.

World-Class Campus

RU is being developed with strong academic programmes, administrative blocks, modern lecture halls, a dedicated parliament building, and planned student hostels.

Community Engagement

The university is positioned to support job creation, local economic activity, seminars, public lectures, debates, and shared sports facilities for wider community growth.

Leadership & Governance

Guided By Experienced Leaders

Board Of Directors

  • Dr. Bob GoffDirector
  • Jody LukeBoard Chairperson
  • Lavendah NamyaloDirector & Company Secretary
  • Richard ApireDirector
  • Ralph OchanDirector

University Council

  • Rev. Canon Dr. John SenyonyiChairperson
  • Prof. Elizabeth Auma OpiyoVice Chairperson
  • Dr. David Fugoyo BaimeMember
  • Prof. Elizabeth Kukunda BacwayoMember
  • Prof. Jack Pen-Mogi NyekoMember
  • Ms. Lavendah NamyaloMember
  • Eng. Isaac KasanaMember
  • Prof. Obwoya Kinyera SamMember
  • Counsel Joel BasogaMember
  • Mrs. Mary KatarikaweMember

Chancellor

Dr. Bob Goff

Serving in the role of Chancellor as Restore University prepares to open its doors to students.

Vice Chancellor

Dr. David Fugoyo Baime

Leading Restore University’s academic and institutional development, together with university management and senate structures.

Rev. Canon Dr. John Senyonyi Council Chairperson
Academic, higher education administrator, Anglican priest, Canon of All Saints Cathedral Kampala, evangelist, and teacher. He holds a PhD in Mathematical Statistics and served as Vice Chancellor of Uganda Christian University from 2010 to 2020.
Prof. Elizabeth Auma Opiyo Council Vice Chairperson
Academic and researcher with a PhD in Zoology and advanced training in medical parasitology. She has served in major research, advisory, and university governance roles in Africa and internationally.
Dr. David Fugoyo Baime Vice Chancellor
Dedicated academic with a PhD in Theological Studies, an MBA in institutional leadership and management, and experience as Vice Chancellor of Africa Renewal University. He is passionate about academia, research, innovation, and transformation.
Prof. Elizabeth Kukunda Bacwayo Council Member
Associate Professor of Governance and Development and Director of Postgraduate Studies at Uganda Christian University. Her work spans public policy, higher education, gender, development management, and vulnerable populations.
Prof. Jack Pen-Mogi Nyeko Council Member
Veterinary medicine and entomology scholar, former Member of Parliament for Kilak County, founder Vice Chancellor of Gulu University, Chairperson of Uganda Land Commission, and Chancellor of Mbarara University of Science and Technology.
Eng. Isaac Kasana Council Member
Electrical engineer with more than 40 years of experience. He is a registered Professional Engineer, fellow of the Uganda Institution of Professional Engineers, and has served in ICT leadership, institutional boards, and higher education support roles.
Prof. Obwoya Kinyera Sam Council Member
Distinguished Ugandan physicist, academic, and public sector leader. He chairs Uganda’s Atomic Energy Council and has contributed to science, policy, institutional governance, and national development.
Mrs. Mary Katarikawe Council Member
Economist, statistician, and retired senior executive with over 37 years of service at the Bank of Uganda. She has also served on boards and remains active in community service and agribusiness.

Our Foundation

RU is being developed as a quality, community-centred institution for northern Uganda and beyond.

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Long-Term Impact

Motivated By Love To Restore Justice In A Broken World

Restore University is committed to following the leadership principles and life example of Jesus Christ as it prepares students to serve communities with love, justice, integrity, and practical excellence.

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