Student sponsorships

As mentioned on our About Us page, the Project currently only offers primary level education. It is both one-time and ongoing sponsorships that enable our graduates to continue their education at nearby secondary schools and colleges. In Uganda, the good, reliable, and (in the most literal sense) life-changing jobs are only available to people who have completed a college education. Without it, a person is almost guaranteed a life of continued poverty with little to no hope of escaping. Additionally, uneducated people in Uganda carry a lot of shame as they are usually deemed worthless by society. It is almost unheard of for a person in the poor village of Kafunjo to graduate college, and we are determined to change that.

(Please read the following paragraph at your discretion as many difficult topics are discussed.)

Sadly, every single student at the Project has the very valid fear they may not get the opportunity to complete their education. They have all experienced the suffering and desperation caused by poverty, which has left them with significant trauma that they will likely struggle with for many years to come. Many of our girls have expressed fears that, without a college degree, they may be forced to turn to prostitution in the future. Others fear that such desperation could transform them into individuals they disdain. Specifically, they express deep concern about becoming thieves, drunkards, drug addicts, murderers, and more. We want to strongly emphasize that none of our students intend or desire to become any of these. They are simply reflecting on what they have witnessed among the uneducated in their community. Another tragic reality is that many individuals trapped in poverty resort to suicide due to grief, suffering, stress, shame, and hopelessness. Regrettably, some of our students have expressed fear that they too might face this outcome if they are unable to complete their college education. Given all these factors, fueled by the deep love we have for each student, our passion and mission is to support each one fully until they successfully reach their goals.

There are currently 20 unsponsored secondary school students and 4 college students who are still looking for their people. Please let us know if you’d like to be one of them.

How do sponsorships work?

A one-time donation of $160 can send a secondary student back to school for one term. With three terms per year, we welcome donations for student sponsorships year-round. We are also seeking ongoing sponsors willing to provide consistent support for secondary students, which equates to three payments of $160 each year (typically in January, May, and September). Alternatively, sponsors can support a secondary student with an annual donation of $480.

This same opportunity extends to college students, however, each semester costs approximately $350, there are two semesters per year, and annual support would cost $700.

If you have any questions regarding student sponsorships, please contact Ashley at: ashley@kafunjoprojectus.org.

We’re so happy to introduce our amazing students to you below! They are kind, hard-working, inspiring, and exceptionally deserving of any and all help.

Secondary School Students:
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College Students:
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