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Sponsor a child

Keep one child in school, all year

Most of our pupils come from families who can't pay fees. A sponsor makes sure a child keeps coming, fed and with the supplies they need.

A YAEC pupil standing with a visiting supporter in her classroom

What your sponsorship covers

Fees, food and everything in between

Your support goes straight to one pupil's schooling at YAEC.

  • School fees for the term or year
  • Meals at school, so children can focus on learning
  • Books, pens and other school supplies
  • A place in our vocational and extracurricular programs
  • Updates on how your sponsored child is getting on

Ways to sponsor

Pick what works for you

Tell us which option you'd like and we'll send you the current cost and how to pay.

One term

A good way to start. Cover one child for a single school term.

  • Fees and meals for one term
  • School supplies
  • An end-of-term update
Choose one term
Popular

A full year

Three terms, so a child can plan a whole year without worrying about fees.

  • Fees and meals for all three terms
  • School supplies for the year
  • Updates through the year
Choose a full year

Share a sponsorship

Club together as a family, church, class or office and sponsor a child between you.

  • Split the cost across a group
  • Updates to share with everyone
  • Great for Sunday schools and classrooms
Sponsor as a group

How it works

Four simple steps

  1. Sign up below

    Tell us who you are and which option you'd like. It takes two minutes.

  2. We get in touch

    Our team emails or WhatsApps you with the current cost and payment options.

  3. We match you

    We pair you with a pupil who needs support most, and tell you a little about them.

  4. You hear how they're doing

    You'll get updates on their progress through the term or year.

Sign up

Ready to sponsor?

Fill this in and we'll be in touch within a few days. Nothing is charged here.

Rather talk first? Call or WhatsApp +256 704 340005, or email bettybyabakama@gmail.com.

This year's terms

Term 3 2026 is on now. It ends on Friday 4 December.

  1. Term 1 2026 2 Feb – 1 May Finished
  2. Term 2 2026 25 May – 22 Aug Finished
  3. Term 3 2026 14 Sep – 4 Dec On now

To protect the children in our care, we only share pupil details and photos with confirmed sponsors, and only with a parent or guardian's consent.

We only use this to arrange your sponsorship. See our privacy notice.

Questions

Sponsorship FAQs

How much does it cost?

It depends on the child's class and what they need, so we send you the up-to-date figure when you sign up. There's no obligation until you've seen it.

How do I pay from outside Uganda?

We'll talk you through the options when we get in touch. You can also see other ways to give on our donate page.

Can I write to or visit my sponsored child?

Yes. Messages go through the school, and you're welcome to visit Nsanvu. Just arrange it with us first. See our volunteer page for visiting info.

What if I can't continue?

Just let us know. We'll do our best to find another sponsor so the child can stay in school.