Who We Are
Speakers for Africa is a U.S.-based nonprofit working alongside communities in Uganda to support students and strengthen schools. With over 25 years of relationships and leadership based in both Uganda and the United States, we deliver practical, transparent projects that create measurable impact. In addition, we provide a platform for students to share their stories with the world—giving them a voice 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
Across education, sanitation, nutrition, school support programs
400
SANITATION & HYGIENE
Pit latrines & handwashing
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 classrooms. 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 TOILETS
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
UNABLE TO AFFORD SCHOOL UNIFORMS AND LUNCHES
Financial hardship often prevents families from affording school uniforms and regular meals, leading to declines in attendance, participation, and academic progress.
Sponsorship programs now make attendance possible. And improved nutrition programs with a renovated kitchen, lunches are availble.
CHILDREN LEARNING AT SCHOOL
LACK OF ORGANIZED SPORTS TEAMS AND EQUIPMENT
Without access to sports programs, uniforms, or equipment, students miss valuable opportunities for teamwork, leadership development, and school engagement.
New soccer equipment and jerseys helped form organized teams, building teamwork, leadership, and school pride. Equal participation for girls also strengthened confidence and promoted gender equality.
BOYS AND GIRLS SPORTS TEAMS
What your support creates
Because of your support, students can receive:
Safe Sanitation
Students can attend school with dignity
Daily Meals
Improved attendance and focus
Better Classrooms
A safe place to learn and grow
Empowered Youth
Vulnerable students now have a voice
Supported by local 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 Through Shared Experiences
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.
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 is still a lot to do for this school. Read our plan for the next projects
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