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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