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| St. Nicholas Uganda Children's Fund P.O. Box 285 Chardon, OH 44024 info@ugandachildrensfund.org All contents copyright © 2008-2024 St. Nicholas Uganda Children's Fund. All rights reserved. The St. Nicholas Uganda Children's Fund is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are tax deductible. FEIN: 26-1600243 |
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| Uganda Orthodox Church Holy Metropolis of Kampala Recognition and Appreciation of the St. Nicholas Uganda Children's Fund by His Eminence Archbishop Jeronymos, Metropolitan of Kampala Read the full letter here. |
| “Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them; for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.” (Matt. 19:14) |
| "From Places of Sorrow to a Better Tomorrow" |
| Primary School |
| Over 150 children, teens, and young adults are being educated by the St. Nicholas Uganda Children's Fund. No schooling in Uganda is free, and without education there is no future. AIDS orphans and other vulnerable children from the slums of Kampala are given an opportunity to realize their potential as we take them from primary school through secondary school and beyond. More than 200 students have completed their education and have entered the workforce with confidence and competence. |
| The Importance of Education |
| From preschool to seventh grade, our youngest children receive everything they need for academic success. They attend a primary school within sight of our office where the teaching staff and administration instruct, love, and care for the children as if they were their own. We provide comprehensive health care for all of our students, covering everything from routine scrapes and bruises to malaria and more serious conditions. |
| Secondary School |
| Every secondary student is offered the opportunity to attend boarding school where they can escape the risks and temptations of their urban slum neighborhoods. Far from the city, these teens enjoy clean air, fresh water, and a green and spacious campus where they are free to study and play in a safe and secure environment. In addition to a challenging academic curriculum, the school offers a variety of activities, including sports, music, dance, and drama. |
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| Vocational & Business Training |
| Young men and women who are proficient in practical skills are very much in demand in the Ugandan job market. Our vocational students are being trained in auto mechanics, tailoring, electrical installation, catering, computer science, cosmetology, and plumbing. Others are studying accountancy, business management, and Early Childhood Education. Our graduates have entered the workforce with pride and self-confidence. |
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| University |
| Secondary students who qualify academically are given the opportunity to join a university to earn a bachelors degree. We counsel and advise each student on a course of study according to their interests and aptitude. Our students are enrolled in a wide variety of disciplines, including Law, Engineering, Secondary Education, Tourism, Business Administration, Social Work, Journalism, and International Relations. More than eighty have graduated. |
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| Families |
| Most of our children are being cared for by uneducated and unskilled grandmothers, aunts, and single mothers. Many of these women are HIV-positive. Because our support does not stop at the school gate, we are always ready to assist struggling families in times of crisis. We offer rent assistance when needed and medical treatment in life-threatening situations. For families sleeping on the floor, we provide beds, mattresses, sheets, blankets, and mosquito nets. |
| View and Download our April Newsletter |
| Sponsor a Child |
| Presentations |
| Meet Peter & Sharon Georges and hear the story of their ministry to orphans and vulnerable children in the slums of Uganda. |
| Make a difference in the life of a child, teen, or young adult. |
| Read about two of our graduates who have broken the cycle of poverty and are pursuing successful careers. |
