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    Our Mission.

    We Support Children and Families in Uganda Through Education and Empowerment

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    Education First.

    Education is at the heart of everything we do. We help children stay in school and build the knowledge, confidence and opportunities to shape their own future.

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    Local Leadership.

    Our programs are led by people from the communities we support. They understand the challenges, know the families and help shape solutions that respond to what is truly needed.

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    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.

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    Our Mission.

    We Support Children and Families in Uganda Through Education and Empowerment

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    Education First.

    We help children stay in school and build the confidence and skills to shape their future.

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    Local Leadership.

    Our programmes are led by people who live in and understand the communities we support.

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    Long-Term Support.

    We work with children and families over many years, from education and nutrition to clean water and solar energy.

  • Our Strength.

    Not Your Typical NGO

    22STARS was born from the digital nomad world and operates differently. We are remote first, powered by a global network and committed to keeping our structure lean. This allows us to stay flexible, work closely with our local teams and direct more resources towards creating meaningful, lasting impact.

    Local Leadership.

    Led from Within, Supported Long-term

    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, they built 22stars 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 Strength.

    Not Your Typical NGO

    22STARS was born from the digital nomad world and operates differently. We are remote first, powered by a global network and committed to keeping our structure lean. This allows us to stay flexible, work closely with our local teams and direct more resources towards creating meaningful, lasting impact.

    Local Leadership.

    Led from Within, Supported Long-term

    22STARS is not built from an office in Europe. It is built in Uganda. Susan Laker and Aidah Wafula lead our work alongside families, schools and communities. Together with Stella Airoldi, they have built a bridge between local leadership and global support.

  • What Your Support Makes Possible Each Year

    526

    children in school

    30,000+

    meals served beyond school

    5,000+

    families with clean water

  • 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

  • A Real Experience.

    A Journey That Changes You

    “Joining a 22STARS Impact Trip gave us the chance to finally meet the children we had supported for years and connect with their families. We laughed, cried and learned so much. It was one of the most meaningful experiences of our lives.”

    — Ulli and Daniela, Germany

  • From Our Community.

    What Sponsors Say

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    “I immediately felt how real and impactful 22STARS’ work is. Sponsoring Angel and meeting her family made it deeply personal. Through education, I can help give a child the opportunities they deserve.”

    — Karin Van Mierlo

    Photographer

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    “I sponsor several children and have seen how education can transform a life. I am proud that the Die Wichtigste Stunde community has helped give more than 200 children this opportunity.”

    Maurice Bork
    Founder Die Wichtigste Stunde

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    “I had supported other organisations before, but it always felt distant. With 22STARS, I can follow Odongo’s journey and see the real impact my sponsorship makes.”

    — Jan Stein

    Digital Nomad, Adrenaline Junkie

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    “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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