501(c)(3) Nonprofit | EIN: 93-1552982 | Uganda TIN G240304-3804
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Speakers for Africa
Removing Barriers to Education in Uganda
STUDENT EMPOWEMENT
Amplifying youth and family voices by providing a platform for confidence, leadership, and brighter futures.
CLEAN WATER
Expanding rainwater collection and reliable water access for schools.
EDUCATION & LEARNING
Providing school supplies, learning support, and better classrooms.
GIRLS’ HEALTH & DIGNITY
Providing menstrual health supplies so girls can learn with confidence.
SAFE SANITATION
Building clean toilets, handwashing stations, and healthier schools.
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SPORTS & YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
Creating opportunities for teamwork, leadership, and joy through sport.
12,500+
MEALS PROVIDED
Nutrition programs & school gardens
44
STUDENT ATHLETES
Boys and girls soccer and volleyball teams
1,583
STUDENTS IMPACTED
Across three primary schools around Uganda
400
SANITATION & HYGIENE
WASH projects, latrines & female hygiene
250
STUDENTS WITH DESKS
Classroom repairs & learning support
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.
Speakers for Africa Action Team📍 Kampala, Uganda (Spring 2026)
We Listen
Every project starts with the voices of students, teachers, and community leaders.
We Empower
We provide the tools and opportunities for local people to become advocates for lasting change.
We Build for the Future
Sustainable solutions create stronger schools and stronger communities long after we're gone.
OUR PROJECTS DRIVE REAL IMPACT
30%+
Increase in School Attendance
Built a 4-Stance, Gender-Sensitive Pit Latrine in 2025; New a Septic Tank in 2026.
Before: Unsafe sanitation increased disease, undermined dignity, and caused frequent school absences.
Safe sanitation protects health, restores dignity, and improves school attendance.
New Pit Latrine and Handwashing Station
Rwakobo & Exodus P/N School
School Lunch Program & Student -led Gardening Program
Hunger and poor nutrition undermine learning and consistent school attendance. School gardensd
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 kitchens hinder learning, meal preparation, and student safety.
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
Your Support Directly Changes Lives
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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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.
Connecting Communities Across Continents
We are building meaningful connections between students in Uganda and communities in Colorado—creating opportunities to learn, engage, and grow together.
Want to support Africa—but unsure where to start or who to trust?
Redefining How To Support Africa
Every contribution supports transparent, measurable progress for students in Uganda.
Receive near real-time updates and clear reporting so you can see exactly where your support goes and who it helps.
There are many meaningful ways to get involved beyond donating—be part of something bigger.
Beyond the classroom, we connect youth in Uganda and Colorado through arts, sports, and cultural exchange—building confidence, understanding, and community.
DANCE
Through dance, youth in Uganda and Colorado connect—building confidence, cultural understanding, and opportunity.
SPORTS
Sports keep students engaged in school—building discipline, confidence, and a path toward a stronger future.
MUSIC
Music gives students a voice—connecting cultures and empowering youth to express who they are.
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