Basket of Kikooko Education Fund (BOKEF)
Providing quality education for Uganda's brightest minds, from primary school through university.
Every Child Deserves Quality Education
At Kikooko Foundation, we believe that every child deserves access to quality education. Yet, in Uganda, this remains a privilege rather than a right. While privately-run schools offer better resources and qualified teachers, the cost of tuition places them out of reach for many families living on subsistence incomes.
For years, we have been on a mission to bridge this gap, ensuring that passionate and talented students are not left behind simply due to financial hardship. Through general donations and individual sponsorships, we provide children with the opportunity to gain knowledge, build careers and transform their communities.
As students progress to secondary and tertiary education, where costs significantly increase, fewer families can afford to continue their children's education. This financial barrier is especially felt at the university level, where aspiring doctors, lawyers, and educators often find their dreams cut short due to a lack of funds.
To combat this challenge, weestablished the "Basket of Kikooko Education Fund", a pooled resource that helps cover tuition costs and support families in need. Ensuring that no student is forced to abandon their education.
By expanding this fund, we can open more doors for Uganda’s youth, giving them the education they deserve and the opportunity to build a brighter future.
100% Direct Impact
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100% of your donation and sponsorship is used directly on site. No costs or fees are deducted from the donated amounts.
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Donations are used exclusively for the children. For example, for hygiene articles, education, mattresses, clothing, school books, and health care.
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Administrative costs are covered separately. Travel and other costs that do not constitute direct aid are borne solely by the founding members of Kikooko and volunteers, never from external donations.
BOKEF Sponsorship Structure
We support students at every stage of their entire educational journey – from primary school through university completion.
Our comprehensive sponsorship program covers the following educational levels:
Due to Covid and other personal or family circumstances the real age of children can differ from the specifications given from Ministry of Education and Sports in Uganda.
Understanding Uganda's School System
Nursery Education
3 Levels
Baby Class
Middle Class
Top Class
Primary Education
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Local/Village Primary Schools: $350 per year​
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Local/Village Primary Schools (including uniform): $400 per year​
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Town/City Primary Schools (day schooling): $600 per year​
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Town/City Primary Boarding School (boys): $1,281 per year​
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Town/City Primary Boarding School (girls): $1,416 per year
Secondary Education
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Teaching Course: $811 per year​
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Tourism Course: $1,622 per year​
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Law Course: $2,098 per year​
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Medicine Course: $5,753 per year​
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Mechanics Course: $811 per year
The BOKEF Sponsorship Process
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Student Selection
Our local team, led by Lydia Ankwasa, identifies students with both significant need and strong academic potential.
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Ongoing Communication
Sponsors receive regular updates, photos, and academic reports from their sponsored student.
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Sponsor Matching
Sponsors choose a specific child or educational level that aligns with their giving capacity.
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Completion & Community Impact
Graduates often return to support their communities, creating a sustainable cycle of education and opportunity.
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Direct Support
100% of sponsorship funds go directly to school fees and essential educational needs.
Beyond Tuition:
Creating Holistic Support
While school fees are the primary expense, students often need additional support to thrive. Through BOKEF, donors can also provide:
Essential Items:
Mattress
$40
Mosquito Net
$8
Blanket
$30
School Uniform
$54
A pair of sheets
$17
Hygiene articles
$20
Health Support:
Dentist Appointment
$27
Doctor's Appointment
$40
You can contribute to these needs either as part of a full sponsorship or as individual donations to our general fund.
What You Receive as a Sponsor
When you sponsor a child through BOKEF, you become part of their educational journey:
Regular Photos: Watch your sponsored child grow through photos shared periodically (at least annually)
Background Information: Learn about your sponsored child's name, birthday, caregiver, and living conditions
Letter Exchange: Connect through letters, allowing you to learn about each other's lives
Academic Progress: Receive your sponsored child's report card once a year
Gift Opportunities: Send optional birthday or holiday gifts (guidelines provided)
Donation Receipt: Receive documentation of your generous contribution
Visit Possibility: Opportunity to meet your sponsored student in Uganda (with planning assistance from our team)
Connecting With Your Sponsored Child
If you wish to communicate with your sponsored child, you have several options:
Letter Writing
You can write an English letter to your sponsored child. Photos or postcards can also be sent.
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Translation Assistance
If you have difficulty writing in English, we're happy to help translate your letters.
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Email Communication
As postal service in Uganda can be unreliable, which are then printed and delivered to your sponsored child.
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Personal Visits
Relationships often grow through sponsorship, and you may wish to visit your sponsored child in Uganda. We can help with planning and implementation of your trip with local support.