262-707-7184 Jessica Peer-Drake Director
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Our Story
STUDENTS
OPPORTUNITY
STUDENTS
Our #1 goal is to be able to provide for the children's educational needs. Without education there is very little hope for them to progress in society. Most of the children we serve are orphans, all are living well below the ability to pay for school.
SERVICES
OPPORTUNITY
STUDENTS
In addition to schooling, The Brilliant Stars Learning Center in Jinja Uganda, is a small school open to the children in the community. It provides regular educational classes, evening and weekend meals and art lessons.
100% of donations go to the children's needs. We receive no federal funding.
OPPORTUNITY
OPPORTUNITY
OPPORTUNITY
For the very rural areas (Bwindi), students attend boarding schools. 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.
100% of donations go to the children's needs.
Joseph, Hussein, Julia, Jacob
Hussien carries a lot of responsibility for his siblings. Joseph and Jacob are twins; Julia has birth defects.
Without help they could not attend school. The cost for tuition, school supplies, clothing and meals is $180 ($60 per semester) per year per student, however a donation in any amount is greatly appreciated.
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 $650.00
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.
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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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