International Youth Day

Introduction: More Than Just Numbers At ELOIM, we often share statistics. We are incredibly proud to say that we have sponsored a total of 308

Introduction: The Silence of the Dormitory Schools have been open for two weeks now. The excitement of new uniforms and new shoes has worn off.

Introduction: The Ratio Reality Walk into a top private school in Kampala, and you might see 25 children in a class with one teacher. Walk

Introduction: The Hardest Conversation This week, amidst the joy of promotion, there were some heavy silences. Some of our children did not get promoted. They

Introduction: The 11:00 AM Slump Visit a rural classroom at 10:00 AM, and the energy is high. Visit that same classroom at 12:00 PM, and

Introduction: The Week of Nerves For a child in the Western world, moving from “Middle School” to “High School” is a change. For a child

Introduction: The February Anxiety As January draws to a close, a palpable tension rises in the villages of Nakaseke and the suburbs of Jinja. It

For over 15 years, ELOIM has been a bridge to the future for children who thought the door to education was closed forever. Our numbers

When we talk about the barriers to education in Uganda, we often list the obvious ones: lack of school fees, long distances to walk, or

While sponsoring children is foundational to ELOIM’s mission, we recognize that true educational empowerment requires lifting up the entire generation. Despite significant efforts, many adults

The Reality of Education in Uganda Education is universally acknowledged as the key to breaking the cycle of poverty. In Uganda, the introduction of Universal