Act4Africa

This Afternoon Tea Week, why not put the kettle on and make a difference? 🍰💛

Gather your friends, family, colleagues or neighbours for an afternoon tea, coffee morning, bake sale or cuppa and cake catch-up, and turn every slice and sip into support for Act4Africa.

It's a simple way to bring people together while helping transform lives and communities through education, training and empowerment.

Every cup counts. Every conversation matters. Every fundraiser makes a difference.

💛 Ready to host a fundraiser? Download our fundraising pack on our website or contact us today!

🌟 It’s Thoughtful Thursday!
Each week, we share a glimpse into our work and the communities we’re proud to work alongside in Uganda.

Our school-based sexual and reproductive health education reached 39,291 learners, helping young people make informed choices about their bodies and health.

💛 You can support young people to stay safe and empowered. Your donation provides education, guidance, and access to vital health information.

Support school SRHR programmes today. Donate via our website. ✨

Today we celebrate Playday – a day to recognise the importance of play in every child’s life. ⚽

Play is so much more than just fun — it helps children learn, explore, build confidence, develop friendships and make sense of the world around them.

At Act4Africa, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to learn, grow and experience the joy of childhood. Through Kathy’s Kindergarten, children in Mayuge, Uganda have access to a safe and nurturing environment where they can play, learn and build the foundations for a brighter future.

By supporting Act4Africa, you can help provide children with access to quality education, opportunities and chances to play.

This Playday, let’s celebrate the power of play and help create more opportunities for children to grow. 💛

Donate today 👉 https://www.justgiving.com/charity/act4africa

On 1st August, we celebrate Yorkshire Day – a day to recognise everything that makes Yorkshire so special: its breathtaking landscapes, rich heritage, and incredible communities. 💛

To mark the occasion, why not get involved by signing up to UltraChallenge’s North Yorks Challenge?

Next June, you can walk, run, or jog through the stunning North Yorkshire countryside, choosing from a range of distances to suit you, while raising vital funds for Act4Africa. 🏃‍♀️

Your support can help build brighter futures for women, children and families in Uganda.

✨ Sign up today via UltraChallenge and start your fundraising journey.

To sign up 👉 https://www.ultrachallenge.com/north-yorks-challenge/

🎃 Fancy doing something fun this Halloween?

Join hundreds of others as you take on a 10K or 25K route through London this Halloween.

Pull on your favourite costume, soak up the spooky atmosphere, and enjoy an unforgettable day out while raising vital funds for Act4Africa. Whether you take on the challenge solo or with friends and family, it’s a fantastic way to do something active, have fun, and make a real difference in the spooky season.

The money you raise will go directly to the women and children that we support, providing them with access to education, training and opportunities to reach their potential. Just £50 can provide seed funding for one young woman on our She Leads programme, helping her start her own business and take an important step towards financial independence.

Sign up via UltraChallenge today and select Act4Africa as your chosen charity. 💛

*Photo credits to UltraChallenge.

🌟 It’s Thoughtful Thursday!
Each week, we share a glimpse into our work and the communities we’re proud to work alongside in Uganda.

As part of our 2025 She Leads programme, we connected with 12 parents and guardians to ensure young women had the support they needed at home.

💛 You can help families create environments where young women can thrive. Your support helps provide guidance and resources that strengthen home networks and boost confidence.

Empower young women through family support. Donate via our website. ✨

💛This International Friendship Day, we're sharing the story of the bond between Elijah and Kian – two friends at Kathy's Kindergarten.

They share everything and are always looking out for one another. Whether Elijah is helping Kian tuck in his shirt or proudly introducing him as his "brother", the pair are rarely apart.

Their story is a wonderful reminder that Kathy's Kindergarten is more than a place of learning – it's a place where children feel loved, valued and build friendships that can last a lifetime. 🤝

Thanks to people like you, Kathy's can continue to provide a nurturing environment where friendships like Elijah and Kian's can flourish.

🔗Read their full heartwarming story and discover how your support is making a difference by visiting https://act4africa.org/2026/07/29/international-friendship-day-elijah-and-kians-friendship/

🏅 The Commonwealth Games are in full swing, and we've loved watching the incredible performances, determination and team spirit on display.

Now it's your turn to get involved!

Whether you organise a sports day, charity walk, five-a-side tournament or a fun challenge with friends, family or colleagues, your event can make a meaningful difference.

Your fundraising can help create brighter futures for women and children through education, opportunities and empowerment.

Download our fundraising pack today (via our website) and get your community moving for a great cause. 💛

Are you a Leo or a Virgo?

Got a birthday coming up? Why not swap presents for purpose and celebrate by fundraising for Act4Africa? 🎉💙

Instead of gifts, set up a birthday fundraiser on JustGiving and ask your friends and family to donate.

Your celebration can help provide quality education, support and opportunities for children and young people. 🌍

Set up your fundraiser today by visiting https://www.justgiving.com/charity/act4africa

Summer is well underway, and there's no better time to support Act4Africa!

Whether you host a bake sale, take on a sponsored challenge, organise a street party, or bring your community together for a summer fundraiser, however you choose to get involved, you'll be making a real difference.

Your fundraising helps provide education, healthcare, vital support and opportunities to women, children and families in Uganda, creating brighter futures and lasting change.

Ready to do good this summer? Download our fundraising pack on our website and start planning your fundraiser today! 💛