Children Up

“Children UP's vision is "Creating academic opportunities for students to become productive members of society." Children UP supports post-primary scholarships in northern Uganda starting with Senior 1 students. who, scored in Division 1 and 2 in the Primary Leaving Exam. In the 2023 school year we actively mentoring 50 student beneficiaries: 40 secondary students including 6 new Senior 1 students and 10 higher level students. Our two-tiered mentoring program is our most important support for students throughout their educational journey. Tuition, fees, room and board, books, supplies mobile technology and transportation are provided. Students can be renewed annually if they maintain above average grades, follow school rules and actively communicate with our mentors. Children UP selects equal numbers of young women and young men. The Board requires a $6,000 reserve be available as a new student is invited into Senior 1 so that funds for 6 years of support are assured.”

“Professionals assisting Children UP include a bookkeeper who reviews and reconciles the monthly accounts and an Edward Jones financial adviser.”

“Other administrative expenses include E&O Insurance, Workers' Comp. Insurance, Internet fees, supplies, state compliance fees, banking and credit card fees.”

“$128 VISA payable after the end of fiscal year.”

“$128 Visa payable due after the end of the fiscal year.”

“In 2023 Children UP has a part-time Director who oversees operations of volunteer board members and supporters in the USA and staff in Uganda. Children UP supports Uganda post-primary education in the districts of Gulu, Nwoya, Amuru and Omoro. Children UP builds the funds to support the students for six years before inviting students into the program. Equal numbers of young men and women are invited who have high scores in the seventh grade national leaving exams, been recommended by their teachers as having a thirst for knowledge and would benefit from financial support. Secondary boarding schools are carefully selected. School mentors and staff mentors provide academic and socio/emotional support. Cost sharing is an option for qualified higher level students. Students can be annually renewed base on grades, conduct and communication with mentors. Our mission is to provide students with the skills they need to become productive members of their society.”

“All ChildrenUP Board members volunteer their time, resources and expertise with no compensation.”

“Elizabeth Laliberte holds the most recent two years of Children UP financial records. Michael Lynch archives the remaining back years of Children UP records. Contact Children UP address for further details.”