Ayee needs a sponsor to go to vocational training in 2026
June 16, 2026

Because of You, Ayee’s Dream is Within Reach

Ayee is one of the fortunate students who received a scholarship to continue her education after graduating from Agwata Primary School five years ago. As she explains, “My parents are peasant farmers and their source of income is farming. This program helped me and my parents a lot because without it, I would not have been able to study.”

Because of supporters like you, students such as Ayee have been given the opportunity to dream bigger and pursue careers that once seemed impossible. After completing 10th grade in 2024, Ayee enrolled in a nursing and midwifery program and expects to graduate in mid-2027. These intensive vocational programs are not inexpensive—often costing as much as university. Yet in northern Uganda, vocational training frequently provides one of the most reliable pathways to stable employment and financial independence.

In Ayee’s case, her original sponsor could only afford to contribute at the primary-school lower funding level. That is why it is always so critical that we find additional sponsors at critical times as a child progresses in school. If we fail to find additional sponsors, then that can cause us to not be able to continue to provide scholarship funding to very worthy students.

Outreach Uganda has no stockpiled funds or extra funds to fill these gaps. you are enabling determined young women like Ayee to complete career-focused training and move toward meaningful employment. Without this additional sponsor support, many students would face the prospect of returning home with unfinished dreams and few opportunities to earn an income.

So we thank continuing sponsors for their ongoing support to help students finish their vocational courses. And we also thank new sponsors for providing critical support at exactly the right time during 2026. Your generosity is helping make vocational education attainable for students whose families cannot afford these costs and whose sponsors are unable to cover the full expense.

A thousand thanks for standing in the gap and helping transform hope into opportunity.

If you know friends or family members who might also be interested in helping girls like Ayee stay in school, we hope you’ll share this opportunity to support girls (and boys) in school especially when they are entering vocational programs so they can become gainfully employed upon completion. See students who currently need sponsors.

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52 Agwata Students in school courtyard May 2026
June 5, 2026

Agwata 6th Grade Students Register for National Exams — May 2026

One of the most important milestones in a Ugandan child’s educational journey took place this May. We are excited to share that all 52 of our Primary 7 students (6th graders) have successfully registered for Uganda’s national Primary Leaving Examinations, which will be taken in December.

This year’s class is especially exciting because 27 of the 52 students are girls. In fact, for more than a decade, Outreach Uganda Primary School has consistently registered over 50% girls among its graduating class—something very uncommon among the approximately 95 primary schools in our district. We believe educating girls is one of the most effective ways to create lasting change for families and communities.

The Primary Leaving Examination is much more than a test. It serves as the gateway to secondary school and future opportunities. Reaching this stage would not be possible for many of these students without the support of caring donors like you.

As you look at the photo of these students, we hope you see more than a class picture. You are seeing 52 young people whose futures are brighter because they have been given the opportunity to learn, grow, and prepare for the next chapter of their education. More families in Agwata are seeing the value of education as the community works to break the cycle of poverty through learning.

Our students have a strong track record of success. For more than five years, the Agwata Primary School has consistently ranked among the top-performing schools in the district when exam results are released each January. Over the coming months, these students will work hard to prepare for their exams, and we look forward to sharing their results with you early next year.

Thank you for making moments like this possible. Your support is helping create opportunities that can last a lifetime!

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Carol with Secondary Girl Students in northern Uganda aug 2025
November 14, 2025

Excited to See So Many Secondary Girls in School

We are excited to share that we now have over 55 girls enrolled in Grade 7 and above. In August, I visited four Kitgum Uganda secondary schools which our sponsored students attend. Along with Paska, our Education Coordinator, and David, our Project Coordinator, I spent time at each school meeting with students and listening to their experiences. In total, we met with 45 sponsored students, both girls and boys.

The photo above was taken during my visit to an all-girls secondary school in Kitgum. This supportive environment allows students to focus on their studies in a safe and structured setting. Each girl took a turn sharing how her school year was going and what sponsorship has meant to her. One student told us, “Because of my sponsor, I can stay in school, study hard, and dream of becoming a doctor.”

In Uganda, even public secondary education requires fees, and students who are serious about learning are generally expected to board at school, which significantly increases costs. In our remote area of northern Uganda,  very few girls continue on to secondary school when there is no school within walking distance. Because there are no secondary schools near Agwata, boarding is the only option—and it is far beyond what most families can afford.

Our ongoing sponsorship and scholarship programs paired with our Girls’ Education Initiative which keeps girls in school from 3rd to 6th grade, is a lifeline that makes secondary education possible. Your loyal support of these programs are helping these determined young women build confidence, develop critical thinking skills, and plan for brighter futures. Your generosity is truly changing lives.

If you have a friend, family or co-worker that is passionate about education or helping girls, please let them know about the opportunity to give these girls the gift of education.

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6th graders taking exams in library august 2025
September 19, 2025

Agwata School Library Loved & Heavily Used

We are grateful for your support of this project which began in late 2018! The library project included not only the building, but a building well stocked with over 1500 books and even technology equipment. It has truly changed our school and helped both teachers and students grow exponentially in their learning. 

So much so, that for the last several years, our primary school has been the top ranked school out of 95 primary schools in our district in northern Uganda. And this year, the district designated our school as a “Model School” for the district, and encouraged all head teachers of other schools to visit it to see our facilities as well as the teachers and their teaching methods.

The library has been a cornerstone of those achievements.  Your support since late 2018 has made this possible! THANK YOU!

There is still much to be done at the school.  As visiting head teachers from other schools have discovered, their facilities and school compound may be better than ours!  For the last two years, our school population has exceeded 800 students! The school population has risen drastically as more parents and students see the value of students going to a good school that will increase their chances of success in life versus reaching a dead end because of poor grades.

While the library project is complete, our school desperately needs a building to house boarding students, mostly 6th graders who are studying for very important exams. We also need to continue to work on various upgrades at the school to keep up with continuing Uganda school regulations.

Please share this blog post with others you know that are passionate about kids and education! General donations towards the school are always needed and appreciated!

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Agwata older student classroom - 2024
August 10, 2024

Your Support Propels Agwata School to Top School in District

We’re thrilled to share some remarkable news that showcases the profound impact of your support on our Agwata Primary School!

This past January, 6th grade students across Uganda anxiously awaited their national exam results. For these students, the scores determine not only their ability to progress to secondary school but also which schools they can attend—and, importantly, whether their families can afford the fees.

We are excited to announce that Agwata School’s 6th graders have once again excelled, ranking 3rd overall in the district out of 96 primary schools. This achievement is not an isolated event; for the past five years, our school has consistently been among the top 2 or 3 schools in the district. This year, every single student passed with flying colors, with no unsatisfactory grades.

Additionally, our school was highlighted at the district meeting for being the top-performing girls’ school since 2019. Out of the 38 students who took the exams, 22 were girls—a testament to our ongoing commitment to empowering female students.

This is where your generosity truly makes a difference. Your ongoing support—through sponsorships and contributions to scholarships—helps bridge this gap. Thanks to you, these bright, promising students have the opportunity to pursue further education, including university and vocational training, paving the way for future success and stable employment.

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