Sponsor a Child – Global Refugee Initiatives

Education

Investing into a brighter future !

Education is key for a healthy development of a child. Education is the first step in escaping the cycle of poverty. Education is an investment into a brighter future.

Unfortunetly, in Kiryandongo Refugee Settlement in Uganda many children cannot access education. Especially children who stay in the settlement without their parents or with elderly or sick caretakers struggle to cover school costs, such as fees, uniform and school material expenses.

Global Refugee Initiatives is committed to provide quality education to refugee children in Kiryandongo Refugee Settlement, no matter their socio-economic background. To secure the continuous education of the most vulnerable, we introduced a sponsporship program at our Ubuntu Model Primary School.

Invest into a Brighter Future

Become a Sponsor

What is the sponsorship program about?

Some students enrolled at Ubuntu Model Primary School are not able to pay their school fees, due to poverty, family hardships and other. To support these children and to secure their education, GRI introduced a sponsorship program. In close collaboration with the school administration and UNHCR, the most vulnerable refugee children are identified and supported through individual financial contributions.

In short, by becoming a sponsor, you cover the school fees of a vulnerable refugee child at Ubuntu Model Primary School and thereby give the child a chance to grow up in a healthy environment, to learn, play and strive in life.

Why are there school fees at Ubuntu Model Primary School?

GRI funded the construction of the school facilities, pays the monthly salaries to the staff and regularly provides the school with items such as sports equipment and games. However, the running of a school entails far more expenses, such as food, school books and material for the learners. To avoid dependency from a single source of income and for long-term sustainability, parents are requested to pay a modest amount of school fees. This is common practice in Uganda. Most schools, whether community or public schools, ask parents for financial contributions. At Ubuntu Model Primary School many families pay the school fees on time. Yet, some households struggle to cover the costs. The sponsorship program aims at securing the continuous education of the most vulnerable.

Why should I become a sponsor?

Your contribution can make a difference in someone’s life! By financing a child’s education you invest in his or her future, a more prosperous, empowered, future. Moreover, your contribution will not only impact the childs’ life, but also his or her family and the entire community!

As a sponsor you will receive communications on behalf of the organisation as well as regular updates and stories from the child you are supporting.

What are the annual costs for a sponsorship?

Your contribution of 85 Euros / 90 US$ covers the school fees, uniform, school meals as well as the scholastic material for an entire year for one child. You can choose to pay for either one, two or three academic years.