CHILD SPONSORSHIP
Currently
in Uganda, children below the age of 14 make up approximately 50% of the total population.
This accounts for the second highest birth rate in the world (CIA World
Factbook). It is estimated that there are over two million orphans in the
country. Many of these orphans have lost one or both parents to HIV/AIDS.
At
Volset, one of our primary focuses is the education and care of children. We
feel strongly about creating self-sustainability in our community and providing
career guidance to those who are in our care.
We have established sponsorship and
donation programs to ensure the continued support of the children and orphans in
our care.
Volunteers from around the world have collected funding that currently provides local sponsorships to almost 20 children in both primary and secondary schools. Among these children, ten are mentored at the Volset House.
These children receive psychosocial, moral, and spiritual support from both local and international volunteers.
Other support from past donations includes a reading room for the children, treated mosquito nets for their beds, and a solar power system at the Volset House that allows children to utilize their time effectively by having evening study.
We are currently supporting the “Future Diplomats Education Centre.” Future Diplomats is a progressive school for local children whose parents want them to have a better education in a smaller classroom setting with a low student/teacher ratio. Instructors teach 80% of their curriculum in English. The school also emphasizes the importance of continuing education and the development of self-sustainability for both individuals and communities.
Dear Sponsor/Donor,
Thank you for your interest in sponsoring a child here in Uganda. Needy and orphaned children can embark on a new life and make a difference in the world due to your generous donation and support.
We have two Sponsorship Programs for the children in our care:
1. Direct Sponsorship:
Direct Sponsors may choose to sponsor an individual child. This sponsorship would include enough money for food, accommodation, and education. |  |
We have a number of children on our waiting list who are looking for sponsors; many are orphans and all of them live in situations in which caregivers cannot afford education. Please let us know if you are interested in sponsoring one of these children.
2. Indirect Sponsorship:
Indirect Sponsors may choose to send money to a “Common Basket” which is not attached to a particular child. We recommend the Common Basket for those who cannot commit to full time sponsorship at this time. As a sponsor, you are welcome to name the area or project for which you would like the donation to be used. |  |
We currently have a Donation Program that exists to build a
dormitory for
children at Future Diplomats Education Centre.
Currently, the school can only
facilitate housing for 15 students. This lack of resources forces the school to
turn away dozens of children who cannot attend the school because it is too far
away from home.
The dormitory will be a place where children who live far away can live full-time so they are no longer in danger of abduction or getting hit by vehicles along the dangerous roads leading them home.
The dormitory will also serve as a home for the 11 orphans that currently attend Future Diplomats Education Centre.
If you would like to donate to the construction of the children's dormitory please click the, "Donate" button below and follow the instructions on PayPal. Donations of any amount are greatly appreciated!
All sponsors and donors will receive a receipt and a letter acknowledging our appreciation of your support.
To get more information on sponsorship of a child or dormitory construction:
Send an email of inquiry
to
or call us at
+256 772 539 100
+256 77 2895 459
