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Speakers for Africa’s School Desk Program provides safe, durable desks for Ugandan students, improving classrooms and creating better learning opportunities. From the classroom floor to a dignified desk: we built 50 desks, each supporting four students—giving 200 children the chance to learn in comfort and with pride. From the classroom floor to a dignified desk This year, we were able to move students from the classroom floor to a dignified desk. With the generous support of Dr. Chad Johnston and Amy Franklin of Summit Executive Cleaning, we built 50 desks—each seating four children, giving 200 students a proper place to learn. Our team spent hours at the mill carefully selecting the best lumber to ensure the desks would be sturdy and long-lasting. What may seem simple—a seat and a writing surface—has transformed the daily learning experience, giving children comfort, dignity, and a renewed sense of pride in their education. Teamwork At Speakers for Africa, teamwork is at the heart of everything we do. Our dedicated staff collaborates closely to plan, implement, and monitor each project, ensuring that every step is guided by accountability and transparency. By working together, we are able to respond quickly to challenges, share expertise, and maximize resources. This collective approach not only makes us more efficient but also guarantees that our donors see real, measurable impact from their contributions—building trust and delivering meaningful results where they are needed most. Committment We dedicated hours at the mill carefully selecting the best lumber, ensuring that every piece was strong, durable, and worthy of the children who would use it. This extra time and attention means the desks will last for years to come, providing stability, dignity, and comfort for hundreds of students. Durable/Sustainable The 50 desks we built are crafted from durable mahogany, chosen for its strength and longevity. By spending hours at the mill hand-selecting the finest lumber, we ensured that these desks will last for decades—supporting generations of students. At Speakers for Africa, every project is guided by sustainability. If we are going to invest in something, we do it right—building with care, durability, and purpose so that our donors’ support creates lasting change.

Help vulnerable children attend school in Uganda. Support sanitation, school meals, desks, and classroom improvements through Speakers for Africa’s education programs. Youth Education and Empowerment 📚 Scholastics Provided essential learning tools such as books, pencils, tablets, and laptops to help students succeed in their studies. 🥗 Lunch Ensured children receive daily nutritious meals, reducing hunger and helping them focus in class by providing lunch staples such as beans and posho. ⚽ Soccer Clubs Established and supported boys and girls teams with jerseys, equipment, and coaching, promoting teamwork and confidence. 🚰 Hygiene Delivered feminine hygiene products for young girls, improved sanitation facilities, and educated students on proper hygiene practices. Act Now It's Lunchtime at Uganda Youth Aid School Often, the Uganda Youth Aid Nursery and Primary School cannot afford to provide lunch for its more than 1,000 students. Posho (maize flour) and beans—simple staples—are sometimes a luxury. Many children already face pressure to stay home and help their families, and the long journey to school makes attendance even harder. For these students, a meal isn’t just food—it is a powerful incentive to stay in class and continue their education. Timeline For over five years, Speakers for Africa has supported this school, starting with small donations that grew into broader aid, covering tuition, supplies, food, and a boys' and girls' soccer club. Boys and Girls Soccer Clubs Boys and Girls Soccer Clubs Watch to see more of the school? Watch more videos About Uganda Youth Aid School, Mbuya/Nakawa, Kampala, Uganda Uganda Youth Aid Nursery and Primary School, located in Mbuya Parish, Nakawa Division, Kampala District, was established to expand access to quality education for vulnerable children, including orphans, HIV/AIDS-affected learners, and children from low-income households. Enrollment: 1,000+ learners (mainly day scholars, limited boarding). Admissions: 200+ disadvantaged children admitted annually. Mission: Provide safe, inclusive, and holistic education to prepare learners academically, socially, and emotionally. Trust in Past Projects SCHOOL NEEDS MANY THINGS WORLDWIDE Watch more videos Events and fundraisers we have held over the years to raise money for the Ugandas Youth Aid School (Mbuya) How we help For over five years, Speakers for Africa has supported this school, starting with small donations that grew into broader aid, covering tuition, supplies, food, and a boys' and girls' soccer club. Now, the school urgently needs a permanent, two-story structure to replace its dilapidated building. For a fraction of U.S. construction costs, we can help them build a safe, lasting space for learning. Please join us in raising the funds needed to build them a proper school. Uganda Youth Aid Subscribe Uganda Youth Aid Watch Now Subscribe Share Whole Channel This Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Search videos Search video... Now Playing IMG_2201 $ 00:27 Video "IMG_2201" is not playable Now Playing UYA Lunchtime —great video $ 01:43 Video "UYA Lunchtime —great video" is not playable Now Playing Automatic $ 00:11 Video "Automatic" is not playable Peyton Thomas speaking with students at Uganda Youth Aid Nursery and Primary School, Kampala, Uganda. (February 2024) Peyton Thomas speaking with students at Uganda Youth Aid Nursery and Primary School, Kampala, Uganda. (February 2024) Media & Child Protection Policy Speakers for Africa, Inc. upholds the highest standards of ethical storytelling and child protection. All media used by the organization is published with express authorization from school administrators, parents, or legal guardians of minors. Every image and video represents real community life and positive development; we do not stage or misrepresent conditions. All materials on this site are the intellectual property of Speakers for Africa, Inc., unless otherwise credited. Unauthorized use is prohibited.

< Back Boys and Girls Sports Since 2024, Speakers for Africa has established boys’ and girls’ soccer teams at Uganda Youth Aid School in Kampala and boys’ and girls’ teams at Rwakobo Primary School near Lake Mburo National Park (launched March 2025). In addition, we introduced a girls’ soccer team at Uganda Youth Aid School in 2024 and a girls’ volleyball team in Rwakobo in 2025. These programs provide uniforms, equipment, coaching, and structured practice, giving students safe recreational outlets, boosting confidence, and building school pride. Speakers for Africa is investing in the future of Ugandan youth by developing sustainable athletic programs that extend far beyond the playing field. Beginning in 2024, we established boys’ and girls’ soccer teams at Uganda Youth Aid School and expanded the model to Rwakobo Primary School in March 2025—an area located just inside Lake Mburo National Park. We also launched a girls’ soccer team at Uganda Youth Aid School and introduced a girls’ volleyball team in Rwakobo, ensuring equitable access to sports for both genders. Over time, these programs are designed to: Strengthen discipline, leadership, teamwork, and resilience Increase school attendance and reduce dropout rates Empower girls by providing safe spaces for participation and peer support Create community pride and healthy competition between schools Establish pathways for talented youth to pursue regional and national opportunities By nurturing athletics today, we are cultivating tomorrow’s leaders—students who learn commitment, respect, and cooperation through sports while gaining a sense of belonging and purpose. These teams will continue to grow, shaping a generation of young athletes whose impact will extend far beyond the pitch or court. Power in Numbers 30 Programs 50 Locations 200 Volunteers Project Gallery Previous Next

Volunteer in Uganda with Speakers for Africa and help remove barriers to education. Support sanitation, nutrition, and student advocacy while making a real impact. Volunteer. Serve. Change Lives. Join hands with local communities in Uganda to improve education, sanitation, health, and opportunity for vulnerable children. Volunteer in Uganda Volunteer in America Contact Us

Make a tax-deductible donation to support school sanitation, nutrition programs, classroom improvements, and student success in Uganda. Become a Speaker for Africa Become An Impact Partner DONATE TODAY Watch your support in real time. See how we recognize our donors Donate REAL IMPACT TRANSPARENT RESULTS Real Impact in Real Time: Watch Your Support as it Happens with Live Stream Video and Same-day reports WE LISTEN AND RESPOND Real change starts by understanding real needs. We work closely with local leaders, schools, parents, and students before launching any project. REGISTERED AND ACCOUNTABLE US Registered 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Uganda International NGO License in Progress Nonprofit Supporting Education in Uganda Become a Speakers for Africa Become an IMPACT PARTNER Your monthly support as an Impact Partner provides consistent funding for school sanitation, daily meals, and classroom improvements in Uganda. By giving monthly, you help create stable, long-term change—ensuring that children have a safe place to learn, access to essential resources, and the opportunity to stay in school and succeed. Add terms and conditions Education Partner $15 $ 15 Every month Provides essential support for school supplies, learning materials, and student wellbeing programs. Valid until canceled Select Monthly impact updates Photos and stories from supported schools Recognition as an Education Level Impact Partner Helps sustain ongoing education programs Girls Empowerment Partner $25 $ 25 Every month Supports classroom resources, student nutrition programs, and essential learning needs in Uganda. Valid until canceled Select All Girls Empowerment Impact Partner benefits Enhanced project updates Greater contribution to student support Helps expand access to education Sanitation Partner $50 $ 50 Every month Provides meaningful support for school programs, infrastructure improvements, and long-term educational impact for vulnerable students in Uganda. Valid until canceled Select All Sanitation Level Impact Partner benefits Direct impact on school improvement projects Priority impact updates and stories Helps fund major education initiatives Recognition as a Sanitation Level Impact Partner Infrastructure Partner $100 $ 100 Every month Provides leadership-level support for major school projects, classroom construction, sanitation initiatives, and long-term student success programs in Uganda. Valid until canceled Select All Infrastructure Impact Partner benefits Supports major infrastructure projects (classrooms, latrines Expanded impact updates and behind-the-scenes stories Helps fund multi-student education support Recognition as a Infrastructure Impact Partner Personalized Videos for yourself or your company from Uganda Legacy Partner $250 $ 250 Every month Provides transformational support for life-changing education initiatives, including school construction, sanitation access, nutrition programs, and long-term opportunities for vulnerable students. Valid until canceled Select All Legacy Level Impact Partner benefits Helps fund full school transformation projects Supports large-scale student sponsorship and welfare program Priority impact updates and direct project insights Recognition as a Legacy Impact Partner on major campaigns Opportunity for direct connection with project leadership Choose your pricing plan Find one that works for you Make a difference Change starts with people like you. Your donation helps make a real impact, one action at a time. Together, we can do more. Frequency One time One time Monthly Monthly Yearly Yearly Amount $50 $50 $100 $100 $200 $200 $1,000 $1,000 Other Other 0/100 Comment (optional) Donate $50 Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Copy link WHY YOUR DONATION MATTERS Ugandan students face daily challenges that limit their ability to learn — unsafe classrooms, overcrowded facilities, and a lack of basic resources. Speakers for Africa partners directly with schools, families, and community leaders to deliver real, lasting impact. Your donation is tax-deductible and goes directly toward strengthening schools and supporting vulnerable children. Donate with trust and confidence Donate PROJECTS YOUR DONATIONS SUPPORT Primary Education Books - Electronic tablets- Scholastics Sanitation Donate to sanitation projects in Uganda Female Empowerment Assist with crucial feminine hygiene products. Youth Athletics Boys and Girls Sports Your Donation Helps Children in Uganda Learn, Grow & Stay Safe Speakers for Africa, Inc. is a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN: 93-1552982), and every donation is fully tax-deductible. Our mission is rooted in transparency—we show donors exactly where their support goes through photos, updates, and real on-the-ground reporting from Uganda. We celebrate the volunteers, partners, and community members who make our work possible, and we remain deeply committed to using every contribution to create sustainable, measurable impact for children, families, and schools in Uganda. Donate Your Donation Helps So Much Your Name or Company Name Help us make a difference First name* Last name Email* Donate in the name of Donation $10 $20 $30 Choose your donation amount $ Donate We Believe in Full Transparency Real-time updates from Uganda Photos and videos of every project Clear cost breakdowns Donor accountability and open reporting TRUST & COMPLIANCE We believe trust is earned through transparency. As a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Speakers for Africa is committed to ethical practices, financial accountability, and showing donors exactly where their support goes. This page outlines the standards, policies, and safeguards that guide our work. Click for Compliance CONTACT US Thank you for your interest in Speakers for Africa. 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Now Playing IMG_2201 $ 00:27 Video "IMG_2201" is not playable Now Playing UYA Lunchtime —great video $ 01:43 Video "UYA Lunchtime —great video" is not playable Now Playing Automatic $ 00:11 Video "Automatic" is not playable Anchor 1 $15/mo Helps Builds Education Provides essential school supplies and uniforms Education Partner $25/mo Ensures Female Hygiene Ensuring sanitation & education for young ladies Empowerment Partner Most Popular $50/mo Provides Sanitation Provides clean water projects & latrines Sanitation Partner $100/mo School Infrastructure Build schools & create sustainable legacy Infrastructure Partner $250/mo Sustainable Impact Build durable legacy for students Legacy Partner

Support youth empowerment in Uganda through sustainable initiatives and community-driven solutions. Join us to make a difference! African Sustainability Kampala Research Laboratory Get involved with an Uganda community that values protecting and cleaning up the environment. Community Research Laboratory – Kampala, Uganda The Community Research Laboratory is a youth-led environmental innovation center in Kampala. Its members study waste management, clean water, and sustainable farming to improve life in Uganda’s urban neighborhoods. Speakers for Africa partners with the laboratory to supply tools, training, and visibility so their work can expand and inspire similar grassroots science programs across East Africa. When you support this project, you help transform research into real-world solutions for cleaner, healthier communities. Their Story What they are working with now. What they need

Learn how to volunteer in Uganda with Speakers for Africa. Support education programs, sanitation projects, and community initiatives that help children stay in school. Join Us Subscribe to our newsletter. Join our team. Click for Volunteer Opprotunities Be a Speaker for Africa Subscribe to our newsletter to receive news and updates. Join our mailing list Email* Subscribe I want to subscribe to your mailing list. Learn More Uganda Youth Aid N&P School A K-12 urban school with over 1,000 students, many of whom are orphans and vulnerable. Classrooms for younger students are deteriorating and urgently need repair. Learn More Kampala Research Laboratory In Kampala's toughest areas, Professor Patrick and his team promote sustainable practices, focusing on recycling and waste management. Learn More Boys & Girls Soccer Club Get involved with our youth sports programs, such as the Lang Institute's soccer clubs at Uganda Youth Aid School. We've provided jerseys, balls, and coaches—now they need cleats. Learn More TLC Youth Center Young men and women in Kampala rely on this youth center for sports, education, dance, chess, and other life-enhancing activities. Learn More Nazarene Primary School A primary school for orphans in northern Uganda faces extreme challenges, including a severe lack of basic medicine. Malaria remains a leading cause of death—a tragic reality in 2024. Learn More Connecting Schools Colorado students can learn much from Ugandan students. We aim to connect them through technology, sports, and dance. Join Our Team We welcome you to join us. Read More MUTUAL COMMUNITY IMPACT BECOME A PEN PAL SPONSOR A SCHOOL GIVE A DONATION We will connect you with the right person to start buliding a friendship. Help us get food and school supplies to the Uganda Youth Aid Nursery and Primary School DONATE Join Us 100% of your donation supports education projects in Uganda. Donate Today