Education
It's Lunchtime at Uganda Youth Aid School
Often, the Uganda Youth Aid Nursery and Primary School cannot afford to provide lunch for its more than 1,000 students. Posho (maize flour) and beans—simple staples—are sometimes a luxury. Many children already face pressure to stay home and help their families, and the long journey to school makes attendance even harder. For these students, a meal isn’t just food—it is a powerful incentive to stay in class and continue their education.
Timeline
For over five years, Speakers for Africa has supported this school, starting with small donations that grew into broader aid, covering tuition, supplies, food, and a boys' and girls' soccer club.
Boys and Girls Soccer Clubs
Boys and Girls Soccer Clubs
About
Uganda Youth Aid School, Mbuya/Nakawa,
Kampala, Uganda
Uganda Youth Aid Nursery and Primary School, located in Mbuya Parish, Nakawa Division, Kampala District, was established to expand access to quality education for vulnerable children, including orphans, HIV/AIDS-affected learners, and children from low-income households.
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Enrollment: 1,000+ learners (mainly day scholars, limited boarding).
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Admissions: 200+ disadvantaged children admitted annually.
Mission: Provide safe, inclusive, and holistic education to prepare learners academically, socially, and emotionally.
How we help
For over five years, Speakers for Africa has supported this school, starting with small donations that grew into broader aid, covering tuition, supplies, food, and a boys' and girls' soccer club.
Now, the school urgently needs a permanent, two-story structure to replace its dilapidated building. For a fraction of U.S. construction costs, we can help them build a safe, lasting space for learning.
Please join us in raising the funds needed to build them a proper school.
Uganda Youth Aid
Uganda Youth Aid
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UYA Lunchtime —great video
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Peyton Thomas speaking with students at Uganda Youth Aid Nursery and Primary School, Kampala, Uganda. (February 2024)
Peyton Thomas speaking with students at Uganda Youth Aid Nursery and Primary School, Kampala, Uganda. (February 2024)
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