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Pius Okwale
Elementary · P1 · Age 7
Learn more about this student and how your support can help them stay in school.
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Give a little. Change a lot.
Every child deserves room to grow.
At The Emmaus Schools in Uganda, a sponsor helps turn a place in the classroom into a brighter future. Get to know a student and start making a difference.
From $25 a month · International sponsors welcome
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A real connection
Meet a student, learn their story and follow their progress.
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School and care
Monthly support helps with education, meals and essential care.
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Rooted in Uganda
A registered Ugandan organization working with The Emmaus Schools.
A little support.
A lot of possibility.
A lot of possibility.
Our purpose
Education opens doors that last a lifetime.
Omuto Uganda helps children from disadvantaged families in Buikwe District access quality, Christ-centered education through The Emmaus Schools. We work with families and supporters to help children stay in school and thrive.
Meet the students
Meet the students →Every child has a story.
Discover a student’s hopes, personality and journey, then find out how your support can help them keep learning.
Available to sponsor
Available to sponsor
Student 011
Anna Joyce Mary
Elementary · P1 · Age 8
Anna Joyce Mary is a young and resilient student facing intense family hardships. Currently living with her stepmother, Anna is navigating a difficult home environment brought on b...
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Janet Tuya
Elementary · P2 · Age 10
Tuya Janet is a dedicated and hardworking young pupil striving to make the most of her education. Living at home with both parents, Janet benefits from the presence of her mother a...
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Available to sponsor
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Derrick Ojambo
Elementary · P2 · Age 10
Ojambo Derrick is a young and vulnerable student facing extraordinary life challenges. Having tragically lost both of his parents, Derrick is now under the care of his grandmother....
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Support in action
Children already being supported.
These students have sponsors standing beside them. Every sponsorship is a real connection that helps a child keep learning.
Sponsorship progress
56 of 345
children sponsored
289 children still waiting for sponsorship
Currently sponsored
Student 024
Maggie Naggayi
Elementary · P2 · Age 7
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Currently sponsored
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Doreen Nakitto
Elementary · P5 · Age 14
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Doreen Nakitto is a 14-year-old pupil attending Omuto Emmaus Nursery and Primary School in Lugazi Municipality, Buikwe District. Beyond her own daily struggles as a student, Doreen...
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Mercy Ritah Nakanjako
Elementary · P5 · Age 12
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Mercy Ritah Nakanjako is a bright and dedicated pupil attending Omuto Emmaus Nursery and Primary School in Lugazi Municipality, Buikwe District. Standing out as one of the top acad...
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Franko Wasswa
Elementary · P1 · Age 13
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Simple and personalExplore the sponsorship journey →
How sponsorship works
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Find a student
Browse profiles and choose a child whose education you would like to support.
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Choose your support
Choose $25 monthly for a day student or $50 monthly for a boarding student, then review your plan.
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Stay connected
Sign in to see the student you support and read updates from the school.
Trust and transparency
Local roots. Global kindness.
Omuto Uganda is registered under Uganda's Non-Governmental Organizations Act (registration S. 5914/11036). Supporters abroad can give through established partners serving different countries.
- ✓ Registered Ugandan non-profit organization
- ✓ School community in Nyenga Parish, Buikwe District
- ✓ International giving routes for the US, Europe, Australia and elsewhere
Humanitarian safaris · Omuto & Kisa Safaris
Come for the people. Stay for the wonder.
Meet the school community behind Omuto’s work, then discover Uganda’s waterways, wildlife and wide-open landscapes through humanitarian safaris with Kisa Safaris.
Two ways to experience Uganda, one journey to remember.
Working together
Our partners.
We collaborate with trusted international partners to help every child receive the support they need.
Olive Branch International
Primary funding partner
GiveSmart Fundraising
Fundraising platform
Myriad Canada
International partner
Transnational Giving Europe
European funding partner
Questions, answered
How your support works.
How can I sponsor a child? +
Visit the student directory, choose a child and select day student support at $25/month or boarding student support at $50/month. You can review one or more students before continuing.
Where does Omuto Uganda work? +
Omuto Uganda works with The Emmaus Schools in Nyenga Parish, Kizigo Sub County, Buikwe District, Uganda.
What does sponsorship cover? +
Sponsorship helps with education, meals, learning materials, medication and daily care at school.
Can people outside Uganda sponsor? +
Yes. International sponsors can use the giving partner available for their country after submitting a sponsorship request.
Can I visit the school? +
Yes. Contact Omuto to plan a school visit, or explore a humanitarian safari through Kisa Safaris.
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Ready to help a child keep learning?
Your support starts with a student, a story and a simple first step.
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