Real Children. Real Lives. Real Change.
Every number below represents a child, a family, a future transformed by your generosity.
Impact at a Glance
1,247 – Children Supported in School
423 – Youth Trained in Vocational Skills
156 – Children Given a Safe Home
12 – Schools & Training Centers Partnered
Our Theory of Change
Your Donation → What We Do → The Outcome → Long-Term Impact
$13 → Provides a uniform → Child stays in school → Completes primary education
$27 → Pays term fees → No interruption in learning → Transitions to secondary school
$100 → Funds vocational training → Youth earns income → Lifts family out of poverty
$50 → Provides bed and meals during holidays → Child has safe home → Returns to school rested and hopeful
Education Support Program
Keeping Children in School
The Problem:
Over 1.4 million children in Uganda are out of school. For those in school, 1 in 3 will drop out before completing primary due to poverty.
Our Response:
We provide tuition, uniforms, books, and sanitary pads to vulnerable children who would otherwise be sent home.
Our Impact To Date:
- 1,247 children kept in school
- 3,892 uniforms distributed
- 2,156 sanitary pad packs distributed to girls
- 94% promotion rate to next class
- 0% dropout rate among our supported children
School Performance (2024):
- 87% of our children scored above average in end-of-year exams
- 12 children transitioned to secondary school
- 45 children received merit certificates for performance
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RiseBridge Children’s Home
A Safe Place to Call Home
The Problem:
Orphaned and abandoned children have nowhere to go during school holidays. Many sleep on streets, go days without food, or are forced into child labor.
Our Response:
We provide a safe, loving home with meals, beds, clothes, medical care, and emotional support during school holidays.
Our Impact To Date:
- 156 children given a safe home during holidays
- 12,480 meals served (80 meals per child per year)
- 312 nights of shelter provided per child
- 45 children received medical care
- 100% of children report feeling safe and cared for
Current Capacity vs. Need:
- Current capacity: 25 children per holiday
- Children on waiting list: 40 children
- Gap to fill: 15 more beds needed
Progress to expand capacity:
$3,250 raised toward $5,000 goal for new beds and mattresses
[Donate to Children’s Home] [Sponsor a Bed for $50]
Skilling for Livelihood Program
Turning “Failures” into Entrepreneurs
The Problem:
Thousands of youth drop out of school each year. Society calls them failures. They are pushed to the margins – begging, casual labor, or crime.
Our Response:
We identify out-of-school youth and connect them to vocational training in tailoring, hairdressing, bakery, carpentry, and electronics repair.
Our Impact To Date:
- 423 youth trained in vocational skills
- 312 youth currently employed or self-employed
- 74% employment rate after training
- 28 youth have started their own small businesses
- 15 youth now training others (multiplier effect)
Skills Trained (Breakdown):
- Tailoring & Fashion Design: 156 youth
- Hairdressing & Makeup: 89 youth
- Bakery & Confectionery: 67 youth
- Carpentry: 56 youth
- Electronics Repair: 55 youth
Average Income After Training:
- Before training: $0 – $20 per month (casual labor)
- After training: $50 – $150 per month (skilled work)
- Income increase: 150% – 400%
[Donate to Skilling Program] [Sponsor a Youth for $100]
Success Stories
Story 1: Sarah – From Sent Home to Top of Her Class
“Before RiseBridge, I was sent home three times in one term because my mother could not pay my fees. I thought I would never finish primary school.
Then RiseBridge came. They paid my fees. They gave me a uniform. They told me I mattered.
Today, I am in Primary 7. I scored 4 out of 7 divisions on my mock exams. I want to become a nurse so I can help other children like me.”
– Asiimwe Sarah, 13 years old
Impact:
- 3 years of sponsorship
- From near-dropout to top 15% of her class
- Dreams of becoming a nurse
Story 2: James – From “Failure” to Business Owner
“I failed my Senior 4 exams. My family was ashamed. Neighbors laughed. I thought my life was over.
Then RiseBridge found me. They said, ‘You are not a failure. You just need a different path.’ They paid for me to learn tailoring.
Today, I have my own small shop. I sew school uniforms, wedding gowns, and mending. I earn $120 a month. I employ one other young person. I am not a failure. I am a businessman.”
– James, 19 years old
Impact:
- 6 months of tailoring training
- Now earning $120/month (up from $0)
- Employs 1 other youth
- Has saved $300 to expand his shop
Story 3: Grace – A Home During Holidays
“When school closes, other children go home to their parents. I used to go to the street. I slept in a market stall. I ate what I could find.
Now I come to RiseBridge Children’s Home. There is a bed. There is food. There are people who say ‘good morning’ and ask how I feel.
I am not afraid of holidays anymore.”
– Grace, 12 years old
Impact:
- 2 years of holiday care
- No longer sleeps on the street
- School attendance improved from 60% to 95%
- Dreams of becoming a teacher
Financial Transparency
Where Your Money Goes
How We Use Every Dollar Donated:
- 85% Direct Programs
- 10% Administration
- 5% Fundraising
Breakdown of Program Spending (85%):
- Education Support Program: 45%
- Children’s Home: 25%
- Skilling Program: 20%
- Monitoring & Evaluation: 10%
What a $100 Donation Provides:
- $85 directly to programs
- $10 to administration (staff, office, coordination)
- $5 to fundraising (helping us find more supporters)
This $85 provides:
- School fees for 3 primary children for one term OR
- Vocational training for 1 youth OR
- Holiday meals for 1 child for 3 months
[Download Annual Report 2024 (PDF)] [Download Financial Statement (PDF)]
Our Donor Wall
Thank You to Our Supporters
Monthly Donors (Sustainers):
Sarah Johnson • Michael Okello • Grace Auma • Peter Ochieng • Anonymous (3) • Faith Nabatanzi • James Muwanga • Rita Namukasa • David Mukasa
One-Time Donors:
St. Mary’s Church • Kampala Rotary Club • Anonymous (12) • Mukono Parents Association • Green Valley Foundation
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Our Impact Goals
What We Plan to Achieve by 2026
GOAL 1: Double the children in school from 1,247 to 2,500 – 50% complete – Need: $50,000
GOAL 2: Expand Children’s Home to accommodate 50 children – 35% complete – Need: $25,000 for beds, mattresses, and kitchen expansion
GOAL 3: Build a dedicated Skilling Center – 15% complete – Need: $100,000 for land, construction, and equipment
GOAL 4: Train 1,000 youth in vocational skills – 42% complete – Need: $100,000 for training fees and materials
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This Impact Is Because of You.
Every child in school. Every youth trained. Every meal served. Every smile. None of it happens without people like you giving generously.
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