Did You Know?
Across Africa, girls still face huge challenges with getting a quality education with over 9.5 million girls within sub-Saharan Africa unable to acquire formal classroom education.
You can change one child's future Today!
Did you know that majority of the families in Sub-Saharan Africa live in rural areas? And did you know that between 40-50% of the 496 million children in Sub-Saharan Africa live below the Poverty line? Becasuse of poverty, these children have, been locked out of the one proven path out – a quality education.
Contrary to the free education we get in the US, the greatest barrier for these underprivileged children is the cost of school fees and scholastic materials. The associated cost of education has pushed over 33.8 million children in Subsaharan Africa out of School.
Together, We Are Creating A Better World - One Child At A Time
Let’s Rewrite Their Stories
Donate towards Scholastic Materials
Your Donation will be spent on procuring books, pens, school shoes, school bags, and other school requirements for rural underprivileged children under our care in Uganda
About Us
Edu Child Foundation International Inc. is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) organization in Minnesota (USA) established in partnership with Edu Child Foundation Uganda (ECFUG); as a fundraising arm to help in the mobilization of resources needed for implementation of all program activities of ECFUG in the Rural communities of Nebbi District where the nonprofit operates. 100% of your donation (less banking fees) go to helping serve the vulnerable in rural Uganda.
As a charitable organization, we are working towards empowering underprivileged rural children, women, and youth in Uganda through education sponsorship, economic empowerment, advocacy, and healthcare support in fighting poverty, illiteracy, diseases, among other global challenges affecting Ugandan rural communities.
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” ~ Nelson Mandela
Who We Are
Edu Child Foundation International Inc.’s strategic vision is to create a world in which children are empowered, protected, and given opportunities to live to their fullest potential.
Working through our partners as Edu Child Foundation Uganda our current program areas include 1] the provision of education sponsorship opportunities for orphans and vulnerable children, 2] promotion of STEM education in rural communities served in Uganda, 3] advocacy for girl child empowerment, 4] micro-enterprise development for vulnerable groups, 5] community health, among others.
Become A Child Sponsor Today!
The impact even small donations can make to a child and his or her family in rural Uganda where we work through our partners at Edu Child Foundation Uganda is enormous. The average cost to send one rural Ugandan child to school (fees, uniforms, books, school supplies, etc,) for ages 5 to 12 is only $240 a year, and $350 a year for ages 13 to 18.
You can sponsor a child’s education and give them an opportunity to learn, grow and prosper. Please consider becoming an ECFI Inc. Child Sponsor and permanently change one child’s future. By choosing to become a child sponsor today, you will help turn the lights on for an underprivileged child in rural Uganda?
13.5 million girls EVERY YEAR
are forced into marriage before the age of 18.
Through The Girl Arise Program (GAP)
We are empowering underprivileged rural girls in Nebbi, Uganda by:
Providing Education Sponsorship
Ensuring more young underpriviledged rural girls are attending and completing school. 80% of our education sponsorship program targets girls.
Engaging in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Education
Educating young girls and boys about their sexuality, understanding their rights, menstrual cycle and hygiene, and the dangers of early pregnancies and STIs.
Providing hands-on and Entrepreneurship Skills
Equipping more rural underprivileged girls with hands-on and entrepreneurial skills for livelihood.
Our Dedicated Team
- ECFI Inc. Board Of Directors -
KIM ANDERSON
DENIS OKURMU
DANIEL ANDERSON
NICK LARSON
LAURA WHEELER
"If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants."
(Isaac Newton)
Volunteer With Us
ECFI Inc. encourages the participation of volunteers who support our efforts toward empowering vulnerable rural children, women, and youth; defending their rights, keeping them safe from harm, and helping them fulfill their potentials. If you agree with our mission and feel led to join, and serve alongside our team as a volunteer, we encourage you to complete this application. The information on this form will be kept confidential and will help us find the most satisfying and appropriate volunteer opportunity for you.