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Who We Are
Speakers for Africa is a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit partnering with communities in Uganda to strengthen schools and expand opportunities for vulnerable students. With more than 25 years of trusted relationships in the region and leadership equally based between Uganda and the United States, we deliver community-driven solutions rooted in local insight and supported by global resources. We go beyond support—we amplify student voices, giving them the platform to be heard and the opportunity to truly Speak for Africa.
Measurable Impact in Uganda Since 2020
US Nonprofit Supporting Education in Uganda
12,500+
MEALS PROVIDED
Nutrition programs & school gardens
44
STUDENT ATHLETES
Boys & girls soccer and volleyball teams
1,500
STUDENTS IMPACTED
Education, sanitation, nutrition and infrastructure programs
400
SANITATION & HYGIENE
Pit latrines & female hygiene
250
STUDENTS WITH DESKS
Classroom repairs & learning support
AFTER OUR PROJECTS
30%
INCREASE IN SCHOOL ATTENDANCE
Children in Uganda Are Eager to Learn,
But Preventable Barriers
Keep Them Out of School
Many students in Uganda want an education but face daily barriers like unsafe sanitation, hunger, and overcrowded and often dangerous school grounds. Your support helps remove these obstacles by funding school sanitation projects, daily nutrition programs, and classroom improvements — giving children the opportunity to stay in school and build a better future.
Hover over each story below to see the real before-and-after impact of donor's support.
DEFICIENT SANITATION: UNUSABLE SCHOOL BATHROOMS
Poor sanitation in rural Uganda forces students to use nearby bushes instead of safe toilets. This lack of dignified facilities increases disease risk and causes frequent school absence.
Students at Rwakobo Primary School in rural Uganda now attend school with dignity and safety. Clean facilities protect their health and restore hope for the future.
New Pit Latrine and Handwashing Station
UNSUSTAINABLE
FOOD SUPPLY: NO GARDENS OR FARMS
Hunger and poor nutrition disrupts daily learning. Without sustainable school gardens or reliable food programs, many students struggle to attend class consistently.
Student-led Gardening
and Sustainability Programs
Today, student-led garden programs help children grow their own food while building confidence, life skills, and improving school attendance.
BROKEN SCHOOL INFRASTRUCTURE: UNSAFE CLASSROOMS AND KITCHEN
Overcrowded classrooms and unsafe kitchen facilities limit effective learning. Inadequate infrastructure makes it difficult for schools to provide daily meals and provide a safe learning environment.
In under two weeks, repairs transformed the school kitchen into a safer space for daily meals and learning. Students now benefit from a renovated kitchen, new plates and bowls, and handwashing stations.
FULLY RENOVATED SCHOOL KITCHEN
What your support creates
Because of your support, students can receive:
Sanitation & Hygiene
Students can attend school with dignity
Daily Meals & Improved Nutrition
Improved attendance and focus
Better Classrooms
Learning Materials
A safe place to learn and grow
Empowered Youth
Teen Leadership
Vulnerable students now have a voice
Trusted by businesses and community partners
We proudly recognize and promote the businesses that help us expand education and sanitation access for vulnerable students in Uganda.
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Connecting Cultures
We believe meaningful impact goes both ways—bringing communities together, especially our youth, through what makes us human.
DANCE
We connect youth in Colorado with Ugandan music and artists through dance, creating a shared cultural experience. As artists showcase these exchanges, it offers a tangible way to relate to a different country and culture while highlighting our shared humanity—we all dance.
SPORTS
Sports bring people together through teamwork, discipline, and joy—especially for young people in our Colorado mountain community and in Uganda. They provide a powerful way for youth to connect, build confidence, and learn from one another.
MUSIC
Music bridges distance and culture. It allows youth—especially in our Colorado community—to share stories, traditions, and creativity with peers in Uganda, building understanding and lasting connection.
SANITATION = EDUCATION
Barriers to education are widespread in Uganda, with inadequate sanitation standing as one of the most critical challenges facing students today.
We responded by constructing a four-stance pit latrine built to serve students for over 20 years.
In just one year, student attendance increased by 30%—a clear example of how improving sanitation directly strengthens education.
Have You Always Wanted to Support Africa but don't know how or who to trust?
We are here to change the way you can help Africa.
Every contribution creates measurable, transparent change for students in Uganda. Times have changed. We can provide near real time updates and consistent progress reports for all of our donors to see.
There are many ways to help Africa besides donating
We Work Fast —
Watch Your Donation as it Happens
Once our board approves a project, we act quickly and share our progress along the way. In just two weeks, we transformed this school kitchen for $1,500—demonstrating how effective and reliable targeted support can be.
There's still a lot to do for this school. Read our plan for the next phase.
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