Donations Online
If you would like to sponsor a child, please use our secure online credit card processor. Just click on the "Make a Donation Online" link below and choose the level at which you would like to give by clicking the "Select and Check Out" button.

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Using our secure credit card donation service.

Donations By Mail
If you prefer to mail your donation, please download the Children of Uganda donation form, print and complete the form and then mail it, along with your tax deductible check, to the address below:

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Please mail to:
Children of Uganda
P.O. Box 659
Charles Town, WV 25414

Donations By Phone
To sponsor a child or make a donation over the phone, please call Children of Uganda at 800-531-9612

Sponsorship FAQ's

How soon after I begin my sponsorship will I receive my Welcome packet?
Within 14 business days we will send you a packet of information about Children of Uganda, our sponsorship program, your child’s profile and photograph. If you sponsor your child annually, you will receive a renewal statement once a year. If you sponsor monthly, you will receive a monthly statement with your outstanding balance and monthly pledge commitment.

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How does my sponsorship donation help my child?
For most children in Uganda, education is not free. Your sponsorship will provide your child the most important tool for their future well-being and success - a good education. Additionally, your contribution will shelter, clothe, feed and provide any necessary medical attention a child may require.

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Am I the only sponsor for my child?
If you sponsor a primary child - yes. You are the only sponsor for this child. The sponsorship level for a primary child is $450/year or $37.50/month. If you sponsor a secondary child and pay $450/year - your child may have a co-sponsor. If you pay $900/year - you are the sole sponsor for your child.

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Can I send my child packages?
We understand your desire to send presents to your child. However, Children of Uganda’s policy is that no packages are allowed to be sent through our US offices. The following list provides some of the reasons this policy is in place:

1. Uncertain delivery time or ability to track package


2. High cost of postage


3. Possibility of loss, theft or damage


4. Difficulty in transporting package to child once it arrives in Uganda.


5. Isolation the gift creates for the intended child and the disappointment created in the children who rarely - if ever - receive presents.

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Can I meet my sponsored child?
Many Children of Uganda sponsors have had the special privilege of meeting their sponsored child over the years. This experience is very memorable for both the sponsor and the child. We ask that you plan your trip well in advance so that we can coordinate your visit with your child’s availability. Be sure to contact our US office before you confirm any plans to visit your child in Uganda. We want to ensure that your trip and visit with your child is a truly meaningful experience.

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Can I send money directly to my sponsored child?
Sending monetary gifts directly to your child is not advisable. As previously mentioned, when one child receives a gift of any sort and others do not - children are heartbroken and extremely disappointed when left out. Children of Uganda strongly requests that you make donations directly to us or to designate a gift to our Birthday Club so that all children may enjoy together. This creates a sense of community and joy amongst our children. Thank you for your understanding.

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How do I write to my child?
You may send letters and cards anytime to our US office. We ask that you send your correspondence through us so that we may keep a record and ensure that your private, identifying information is removed and not subject to professional beggars. The letters and grade reports you receive from your child will not come as frequently as perhaps your letters to them. Additionally, some of our younger children or children who enter school at a later age may not have the writing skills yet to confidently write you a letter. We encourage those children to draw pictures for you and to include a simple greeting.

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Can I bring my sponsored child to the United States for a visit?
Children of Uganda does not permit the children in our programs to visit the States for many reasons. Primarily, we endeavor to protect the well-being of the children under our care and to ensure they remain closely connected to their beloved culture. We may plan a visit to Uganda to spend time with your child. Please call our US office well in advance of your trip to make your arrangements.

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Can I send something special for my child’s birthday or during the holiday season?
Keeping our administrative costs at a minimum is critical to our ability to maintain that 80% of the money we raise goes directly to our programs. As such, we can not ship birthday presents or holiday gifts due to the costs involved. If you wish to send something special - please consider something that will fit in to a flat envelope such as stickers and picture postcards. Your ongoing financial gifts provide our children hope and a real opportunity for a bright future. Thank you for your understanding.

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Can a package be sent to my child if I incur the cost?
Again, Children of Uganda encourages our sponsors to make financial donations so that all children can enjoy special treats. However, if you feel strongly about sending your child a special gift - you may do so if you incur the postage cost. All packages must be sent to our US office along with the designated postage fees.

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When will my sponsored child leave Children of Uganda’s program?
If your sponsored child remains in our program through completion - they will leave at the S4 (Secondary) grade level. Occasionally, a child’s extended relative will remove them from our program. Those children with specific skills will be given an opportunity to attend vocational school to acquire a trade such as masonry or auto mechanics. Other children may excel academically and have the opportunity to attend a local university. You may choose to sponsor your child’s education at the university level. However, your sponsorship commitment will increase to $3,000/year. Although we do not currently have a university program - we do have sponsors who continue supporting their children through Children of Uganda. Whenever your sponsored child leaves our program - we will offer you another child to sponsor who has the same hopes of an education and bright future.

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Why is a secondary child sponsorship twice as much as a primary child sponsorship?
Children of Uganda has its own primary school and therefore we are able to keep costs to a minimum. Additionally, our primary aged children live in the home connected to this school that is managed by Children of Uganda. Our older students attend a variety of quality boarding schools in Uganda once they reach the secondary level of their education. Tuition and living expenses range from $900 to $1500 per year. We place our children in the best possible schools that fall within the secondary sponsorship range.

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How often will I hear from my child?
You will receive a grade report and letter from your child at least once a year. If you have not heard from your child in that time - please contact our US office so that we may contact our Uganda Program Director to follow-up.

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How do I cancel my sponsorship?
Children of Uganda is deeply grateful for sponsorship partners. We recognize that you may need to cancel your sponsorship for a variety of reasons. Please call our US offices so that we may ensure your sponsorship is properly cancelled and so that we may personally thank you for your generous support.

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