Nursery School Children
Sponsorship
Our sponsorship program funds a student through 16+ years of education, starting from nursery school and continuing through university or vocational training. We strive to enroll our students in the best Ugandan schools. Connect Africa goes above and beyond by providing support for the complete child, encompassing emotional, medical, dental, and HIV-related needs.
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Co-directors Lynn and Charles provide personal attention to the needs of each student and family throughout their education and help launch them into adulthood.
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Our students embrace our core values of taking personal responsibility for their future, with the understanding that their success
will strengthen their families, community,
and country.
Secondary School student
"Like a caring parent, Connect Africa wished the best for me, carefully choosing the correct standard of the school I would join. Hard work coupled with continual counseling from Charles and Lynn paid off and I excelled. I realize that the people in charge of our lives at Connect Africa are generous individuals who really listen, understand, respect our emotions and gently guide us."
– Sembatya Raymond,
with CAF 2007-2014
Ambrose, 2021-2023, trained in Building and Construction.
Aisha, a Fashion and
Design student, showing
off her work.
Vocational Training
In 2006, there was a realization that Uganda needed skilled labor. In addition, not every child has the opportunity to attend school. This results in many idle youth who are unable to create a sustainable future for themselves.
All the courses are aligned with the needs
of Uganda:
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• Hairdressing
• Plumbing
• Electrical Installation
• Building and Construction
• Catering and Hotel Management
• Fashion and Design
• Metal Fabrication
• Carpentry
• Information and Communication Technology
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In addition, all students learn computer proficiency, entrepreneurship, and life lessons; ensuring successful personal and interpersonal skills.
A mission to provide loans was born when elders in the community stated, “We do not want to be beggars; we want our own income.” Our philosophy of awarding loans differs significantly from other micro-financing organizations in the following ways:
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Recipients are often people who do not read or write.
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Loans are interest-free.
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Loan contracts are tailored to each family’s needs.
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Families receive assistance with savings and long-term planning.
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Monthly monitoring of businesses is provided.
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Upon completion, a donation is made to help others.
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Both men and women receive loans.
We have a 98% success rate of loan repayment, which is attributed to our grassroots presence in the villages where we operate.
Loans
Community Campus
The community campus consisting of a guest house, library, and large play area, serves as a hub for the numerous activities that occur.
Children’s Academic Enrichment Program
Every Saturday – and three times a week during school holidays – over 50 children come together for lessons in academics, life skills, peer relationships, group play, and cultural singing and dancing. After their lessons, the children enjoy a hot breakfast.
Library
The library is used frequently by village children to satisfy their curiosities about the world. Computers were donated to the library to augment the children's learning. Educational programs for learners of all ages, along with resources for high-level professional use, are available to all.