Causes: Children & Youth, Economic Development, Financial Counseling, Human Services, International, International Development, Microfinance, Rural Economic Development, Youth Development - Business

Mission: Our mission is to empower Ugandans to achieve their potential. Many orphans and disadvantaged youth have elderly grandmothers as their sole provider. Families often consist of 8-15 children. Connect Africa works with the villagers who are overlooked by large charitable organizations. We enable Ugandans to achieve sustainable income through start-up business loans, vocational training and educational sponsorship.

Target demographics: orphans and disadvantaged youth and their caregivers

Direct beneficiaries per year: In 2020,81 children were provided educational scholarships. To date 250+ families have received business start-up or education loans with our micro loans; 50+ children attend our acadmic enrichment program; 20 individuals derive income from sales of native crafts; 73 students participate in our vocational training programs.

Geographic areas served: many districts of Uganda

Programs: educational scholarships for children; business start up loans for guardians including business support and financial advice; children's academic enrichment program covering topics like academics, peer relationships and life skills; vocational training for youth and adults in carpentry, catering, electrical installation, plumbing, tailoring, hairdressing and metal work.