Children Up

📚✨ As Term II gets underway for our secondary school students, classrooms, mentoring sessions, sports, and school clubs are once again in full swing. At the same time, our students in universities and higher institutions are preparing for and completing their end-of-semester examinations.

While student life continues as usual, communities across Uganda remain attentive to developments related to the Ebola outbreak in neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and reported cases in Kampala. At this time, there are no confirmed cases in the Gulu region. Health officials remain on high alert, and the public is encouraged to follow guidance issued by Uganda’s Ministry of Health.

Amid these circumstances, our students continue to demonstrate remarkable focus, resilience, and commitment to their education.

We join communities across the region in hoping that the spread of Ebola is contained swiftly and in wishing health, safety, and recovery for all affected families and communities. ❤

Please join us in wishing all of our students good health, well-being, and continued success as they pursue their educational goals throughout the year.

🍦🍫 Treat Yourself at Kilwins Elmhurst & Support ChildrenUP 🍫🍦

Got a sweet tooth? Turn it into something meaningful.
Visit Kilwins Elmhurst on June 25 and enjoy your favorite ice cream, chocolates, and handmade fudge—while supporting students’ education in Northern Uganda.

📅 June 25, 2026
📍 Kilwins Elmhurst – 148 N York St, Elmhurst IL
⏰ 3 – 7 p.m.

Bring your friends, bring your family, and treat yourself—because every scoop, bite, and fudge square makes a difference. 💙

✨ 10% of all in-store purchases will be donated to ChildrenUP to support our scholarship and mentoring program. (Fundraiser excludes special orders and delivery.)
👉 Just mention ChildrenUp when ordering!

Sweet treats. Real impact. See you there!

TreatYourself SupportEducation

🍦🍫 Treat Yourself at Kilwins Elmhurst & Support ChildrenUP 🍫🍦

Got a sweet tooth? Turn it into something meaningful.
Visit Kilwins Elmhurst on June 25 and enjoy your favorite ice cream, chocolates, and handmade fudge—while supporting students' education in Northern Uganda.

📅 June 25, 2026
📍 Kilwins Elmhurst – 148 N York St, Elmhurst IL
⏰ 3 – 7 p.m.

Bring your friends, bring your family, and treat yourself—because every scoop, bite, and fudge square makes a difference. 💙

✨ 10% of all in-store purchases will be donated to ChildrenUP to support our scholarship and mentoring program. (Fundraiser excludes special orders and delivery.)
👉 Just mention ChildrenUp when ordering!

Sweet treats. Real impact. See you there!

✨ About one year ago, we celebrated Ronaldo’s graduation from the Illinois Institute of Technology — an important milestone marking years of hard work, perseverance, and commitment to his education.

Today, Ronaldo continues his professional journey, working with an engineering firm in a Chicago suburb. We reflect with pride on all the dedication and determination that made this achievement possible.

Ronaldo’s story is a powerful reminder of the impact that access to education, mentorship, and opportunity can have in shaping brighter futures. 💙

We are excited to continue following his journey and celebrating all that lies ahead.

📚✨ Closing Term I, Looking Ahead to Term II ✨📚

It is hard to believe that Term I of the secondary school year has already come to an end. All of our students have returned home for a short holiday break before heading back for Term II.

Some of our candidate students—Senior 4 and Senior 6—have returned earlier to participate in holiday programs designed to strengthen their learning and help them prepare for upcoming national exams.

As students return to school, they will once again be fully engaged in their academics, along with extracurricular activities such as sports and school clubs. Our mentoring sessions will also resume, ensuring continued support for both their academic progress and overall well-being.

We wish all our students continued success throughout the 2026 school year. We are incredibly proud of their hard work, dedication, and commitment to their education. 💙

We are set and ready for visitors.

🌿 Join us at the Green Garden Fair!

ChildrenUP will be there on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 9 AM–12 PM at First Congregational Church, 235 S. Kenilworth Ave., Elmhurst, IL.

Stop by our table to find Betty’s Dried Flower Cards, handcrafted items from Uganda and local artists, and Voices from Uganda—a collection of student poetry.

All proceeds support our education project in Northern Uganda 💛

Come enjoy plants, local vendors, and a great community event—we’d love to see you there!

🌿 Celebrate Spring at the Green Garden Fair! 🌸

Join ChildrenUP on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 9 AM to Noon
📍 First Congregational Church, 235 S. Kenilworth Ave., Elmhurst, IL

🌼 Stop by our table to explore:
• Betty’s Dried Flower Cards—beautiful, handcrafted keepsakes made from real blooms
• Unique items handcrafted in Uganda and by local artists
• Voices from Uganda—a collection of original poems written by ChildrenUP students

All proceeds support our nonprofit education projects in Northern Uganda 💛

🌱 Enjoy a great selection of plants, seedlings, eco vendors, and more!

🌸 Come for the plants, stay for the community spirit!