FOUNDATION 22STARS / Empower families in Uganda through Education, Local Leadership and Entrepreneurship

 Education is the key!

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 Education is the key!

Donate

Education changes a life.
You can make it happen
Education
changes
a life.
You can
make it
happen
Our Mission.

We Support Children and Families
in Uganda Through Education and Empowerment.

Education First.
Education is at the core of everything we do. We make sure children can stay in school, because education is the foundation for a better future.

Local Leadership.
We work hand in hand with local leaders in Uganda. Our programs are led by the community, ensuring real impact and long term sustainability.

Long Term Support.
We don’t believe in short term solutions. We support children, families, and communities over many years, including access to clean water, solar energy, and after school programs.
Our Strenght.
Not Your Typical NGO.
Born from the digital nomad world, 22stars operates differently. Remote first. Global network. Lean structure. Instead of spending on offices and overhead, we focus on what matters: education, community, and long term impact. Because every euro should create real change. Less overhead. More children in school.
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Local Leadership.
Led from Within. Supported Longterm.
22stars is not built from an office in Europe. It is built in Uganda. Susan Laker and Aidah Wafula lead our work on the ground, working closely with families, schools, and communities every day. Together with Stella Airoldi, who has been traveling between Europe and Uganda since 2009, 22stars was built as a bridge between local leadership and global support.
We don’t run projects from afar. We build them together. Locally led. Community shaped. Globally supported.
Because real impact comes from within. 🤍
OUR STORY ➚
Our Strenght.
Not Your Typical NGO.
Born from the digital nomad world, 22stars operates differently.
Remote first. Global network. Lean structure. Instead of spending on offices and overhead, we focus on what matters: education, community, and long term impact.
Because every euro should create real change.
Less overhead. More children in school.
DONATE ➚
Local Leadership.
Led from Within. Supported Longterm.
22stars is not built from an office in Europe. It is built in Uganda.
Susan Laker and Aidah Wafula lead our work on the ground, working closely with families, schools, and communities every day. Together with Stella Airoldi, who has been traveling between Europe and Uganda since 2009, 22stars was built as a bridge between local leadership and global support.
We don’t run projects from afar. We build them together. Locally led. Community shaped. Globally supported.
Because real impact comes from within. 🤍
OUR STORY ➚
What Your Support Makes Possible Each Year

528
children in boarding school
SPONSOR ➚
30,000+
meals served
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5,000+
families with clean water
FUNDRAISE ➚
Get Involved.
Beyond School: Explore Our Projects.
A Real Experience.
A Journey That Changes You.
"We joined a beautifully organized Impact Trip with 22stars Foundation. We met the children we have supported for years, connected with their families, and experienced the work on the ground firsthand. It gave us a deep understanding of the impact. This was the most meaningful trip of our lives. We laughed, cried, learned, and came home completely transformed.”
— Ulli and Daniela, Germany
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From Our Community.
What Sponsors Say
"I met Stella and immediately felt how real and impactful her work in Uganda is. Sponsoring a child became something personal. Meeting Angel and her family made it even more meaningful. Education is a birth right, and through 22stars I can give that opportunity to a child who deserves it."
— Karin Van Mierlo
Photograher
"I had supported other organizations before, but it always felt distant. With 22stars, I can actually follow a child’s journey and see the real impact. Knowing that my support helps Odongo stay in school and build his future makes all the difference."
— Jan Stein
Digital Nomad, Adrealine Junkie
"After hearing Stella’s story and seeing the work in Uganda, I knew I wanted to be part of it. Sponsoring a child is a simple but powerful way to create real change."
— Keith Commins
Founder and Webdesigner
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