You Can Help the Children of Northern Uganda by Sponsoring their Future

We believe that education can empower the children of Africa and transform their Futures.

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Our work depends on your donations. When you donate to TCAF, you're making a personal investment in the life and future of an orphan, former child soldier, or other vulnerable child in Northern Uganda. Your support has a direct and lasting impact.

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Brian Omiya

Brian Omiya

Student ID # 1216 Support Me

Brian's name means in the Acholi language; 'Rwot omiya' as 'God has given me'. He is 6 years old, and lives with his single mother whom is 35 years old with six children. Brian wants to be a pilot when he grows up.

Our Mission

In a post-conflict region; ravaged by war, affected by HIV/AIDS and extreme poverty, TCAF's mission is to support northern Uganda's most disadvantaged and vulnerable children through the gift of an education.

Our Work
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Over 10 Million
31%

Nearly a third of the Ugandan population (more than 10 million people) survive on less than a dollar a day.

One Million
1m

The UN estimates that 1 million school-age children in Uganda are unable to attend school.

One in Five
1 in 5

Over 20% of Ugandan primary school children are orphans.

Where We Work

Northern Uganda covers an area approximately the size of West Virginia. For over 20 years, the region was ravaged by a brutal civil war. The area has been described by UNICEF as “the worst place to be a child.”

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Does the amount I give go directly to the child I sponsor?

For monthly child sponsorships, yes. If you wish to give an extra amount to your sponsored child for specific needs (e.g., clothing, mosquito nets, household items, birthdays, holidays), contact us and we’ll do our best to arrange it for you. For individual donations (one time or recurring), the amount you give each month does not go to a specific child, but is instead pooled with other donations to benefit the children we serve.

How long will my sponsorship last?

We hope your sponsorship of a specific child will last until the child has completed secondary school. After that, you can choose to sponsor and build a relationship with another child. In cases where a child drops out of school or moves outside the area, the child may be terminated from the program. If this happens, we’ll do our best to let you know as soon as possible. If the child is forced to stop school because of an illness, TCAF will give you the option to continue to support the child and their medical treatment.

Where does my money go?

For a full explanation of how TCAF operates, visit our Financial Accountability page.

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