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08 April

Changing Lives Together: The Power of Sponsorship and Volunteering with KESI

Behind every educated child in Uganda’s rural communities stands someone who cared enough to make a difference. For the Kererwe Education Scholarship Initiative (KESI), sponsorship and volunteering are more than acts of generosity — they are partnerships that shape futures, uplift families, and strengthen entire communities.

Through these efforts, KESI continues to bridge the gap between ambition and opportunity for underprivileged learners, especially girls, across Bushenyi District and beyond.

Sponsorship: A Lifeline for Education

Education in rural Uganda is still beyond the reach of many talented children due to poverty, long distances to schools, and lack of scholastic materials. A single sponsorship can transform that reality.

“Education is the premise of progress, in every society, in every family.”

Kofi Annan

How KESI is Transforming Girl Education in Bushenyi

When you sponsor a child through KESI, you are not just paying tuition — you are giving:

  •   ■ Access to education through full or partial scholarships.
  •   ■ Hope and dignity to a child who might otherwise drop out.
  •   ■ A ripple effect that benefits families and communities for generations.

  • Sponsors can choose to support learners at Primary, O’level, A’level, or Tertiary levels, with flexible options — one-off, monthly, termly, or annual contributions. As Kofi Annan once said, “Education is the premise of progress, in every society, in every family.” Sponsorship makes that progress possible.

    Volunteering: Empowering Through Service

    KESI believes in the strength of community engagement. Volunteers are the heartbeat of many of its activities — bringing energy, skills, and mentorship that go far beyond financial support. Whether you’re a teacher, professional, student, or community member, volunteering with KESI means:

    • Mentoring learners and guiding them through academic and personal challenges.
    • Facilitating workshops on leadership, career guidance, and life skills.
    • Supporting events like school visits, mentorship days, and community sensitization drives.
    • Contributing specialized skills — from administration and digital support to fundraising and communications.

    Every volunteer experience is a chance to connect, learn, and leave a legacy of impact.

    The Heart of Partnership

    KESI’s approach to change is rooted in partnership. Sponsors, volunteers, schools, and local leaders work hand in hand to ensure that every learner receives the holistic support they need to thrive. Together, these efforts nurture future leaders who are not only educated but also inspired to give back to their communities — continuing the cycle of empowerment.

    Why Your Involvement Matters

  •   ■Each sponsorship helps keep a child in school.
  •   ■Each volunteer hour plants a seed of confidence.
  •   ■Each contribution strengthens Uganda’s foundation for equitable education.

  • Your time, skills, or resources can turn a learner’s dream into a reality — because when we invest in education, we invest in a nation’s future.

    Join the Cause

    Become part of the KESI family today. Sponsor a child. Volunteer your time. Share your expertise.
    💛 Together, let’s educate, empower, and inspire.

    Mrs Ziporah Muhanguzi
    +256 775 686 300
    Mrs Janet Katana
    +256 752 740 522
    How to make contributions

    Contributions can be sent to Account or Mobile money with details below.

    • Bank Account Name: Kererwe Education Scholarship Initiative
    • Bank Name: Stanbic Bank, Kabwohe Branch
    • Account Number: 9030025003887
    • MTN Merchant Code: 711751
    • Tel Number: +256 766 528 152
      Name (Kererwe Education Scholarship Initiative)

    All monies received shall be acknowledged and receipt issued.

    Thank you for changing lives and communities with us.

    Empowering Dreams Through Education

    Inspiring Change, One Student at a Time.