Our History
How We Got Inspired
Solace Africa is a charitable Organisation that was founded by university students from Uganda Christian University in 2015. It started as a self-help initiative at university, helping many students faced challenges with tuition fees, leading to dropouts from university. The pioneers launched a “Save a Buddy” initiative to fundraise for financially challenged students, helping over 100 students escape university drop-out.
After graduation, we sought to extend this philanthropy to young children — street and homeless children, orphans, poor children, and children with disabilities.
We were joined by our friends from the Netherlands (Paula and Maartje). Paula had sponsored one of our Team Members with school fees and other needs throughout University.
Paula did a great job, despite being a continuing student at
CHRISTERIJKEHOGESCHOOL - EDE by then! When she came to Uganda, she was impressed by our progress. She donated over $ 300 to our cause during her short stay in Uganda.
Our Team of Social workers carried out several community outreaches in different districts, including Kampala, Wakiso, Mukono, Mayuge, Luweero, Mityana and Kalangala Districts. We found a dire need to help the many poor, homeless and orphaned children in those areas.
We found many children out of school and child labour was the order of the day.
We carried out local fundraising to raise school fees, buy books and scholastic materials, clothes, and food for the needy children. We have maintained this spirit, contributing among ourselves to keep over 40 children in school. With support from friends and partners, we hope to build a school and orphanage for children facing destitute conditions, offering both academic and vocational education, especially for street, homeless and abandoned children.
We welcome financial, tangible, and in-kind support as we work to change lives and build a brighter future for all children.
