Our Mission
Enriching The Lives of Children Through Education, Art and Nutrition.
Join us in making a difference today. 501c3 Charity serving children.
Happy to be back at school
Without our help school would not be possible for the children we serve. 100% donation funded.
Help us keep kids in school.
Our Story
STUDENTS
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We have 21 students in our program. 19 are in grades K-12 and 2 are in Nursing School. The children we serve are mostly orphans; some are children of farmers. The family or guardian do not have the money to pay the school fees required to attend school.
the children above are orphaned. They live with their grandfather and attend Kisozi Town Council Junior School.
Pictured with volunteers.
SERVICES
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We are a small group of volunteers offering many services.
In addition to tuition, The Brilliant Stars Learning Center in Jinja Uganda, is a small school open to everyone. It provides regular educational classes, meals and art lessons.
We meet weekly through Google Meets.
100% of donations go to the children's needs. Administrative costs and funding shortages are paid for by the directors.
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For the very rural areas, students attend boarding school. Lacking transportation and electricity.
Boarding school allows the children to have a better learning environment.
Uganda is a developing country with stunning natural resources, and many industries. Our aim is for the children to receive an education so they can participate in the development of their country.
Access to education means a chance for a brilliant future for children in need.
Bwindi, end of term August 2024
Bwindi, end of term 2024
Bwindi, end of term 2024
Attends classes at the Brilliant Stars Learning Center.
Attends classes at the Brilliant Stars Learning Center.
Claire and Prize at their first day of Nursing School
Pontious with 5 children enrolled for school.
Four siblings are able to attend school thanks to generous donations. Children pictured with their grandfather and First Counsel Giving, Inc. Volunteers
Each child was given a glass star made by Jessica (Co-Founder) on her visit in March.
Coloring is a favorite activity at the Learning Center.
We communicate during our classes through Google Meets. - Pricillia, lives with her grandmother. Attends school and the Learning Center.
As many as 40 children attend the Learning Center per day.
The children are brave to communicate through the video. It's great to see them open to me over time - Jessica
$30 a month send a child to school for a year in Jinja.
As of 4/23/25 Prize and Claire have no sponsor
Ndyamuhaki Prize Age 19 Nursing School
Prize has just completed her first semester of Nursing school. She is one of 10 children and the first in her family to attend secondary school. Prize and her entire family are grateful for this opportunity for Prize to become a nurse.
A semester at Uganda Nursing School cost $650. A donation in any amount help
Atheire Claire age 18 Nursing School
Claire has just completed her first semester of Nursing School. She is the oldest of 4 children and is proud to set a good example for her siblings. She said her dream is to become a nurse and help her family and village.
Contact Us
Let's Connect!
Questions about how the charity is serving children, the children's home life, or an individual child's education requirements can be answered by email or phone.
Jessica Peer-Drake, Founder 262-707-7184
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