Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

General Information

1. What is Somerhill Kids Education Initiative (SKEI)?

SKEI is a registered community-based organization located in Wakiso, Uganda. We focus on providing quality education, nutritional support, and livelihood empowerment to vulnerable children and their families.

2. Where are you located?

Our main operations and the SKEI Education Center are located in Gganda, Wakiso District, Uganda.

Sponsorship & Donations

3. How much does it cost to sponsor a child or support SKEI?

You can change a child's life by committing to a monthly donation of $50 or an annual donation of $200. These funds directly cover educational materials, school fees, medical care, and daily nutrition.

4. Can I write letters to my sponsored child?

Yes. We highly encourage sponsors to write letters to their sponsored children. Your words of encouragement, love, and support provide immense emotional strength and motivation to the children.

5. Will I receive letters from my sponsored child?

Yes. Sponsored children love connecting with their sponsors. You will receive regular handwritten letters, drawings, and academic progress updates from your sponsored child throughout the year.

Our Core Programs

6. What is the SKEI Education Center Gganda?

It is our primary educational facility where children receive high-quality primary education, spiritual mentorship, and a safe environment to grow and learn.

• What does the SKEI Feeding Program do?

The feeding program provides hot, nutritious daily meals to our students. For many of these children, the food they receive at SKEI is their only reliable meal of the day, which is critical for their physical growth and classroom focus.

7. What are the SKEI Livelihood Programs?

To ensure long-term stability, we work directly with the parents and guardians of our children. These programs provide vocational skills training, financial literacy, and small business support so families can become self-reliant and break the cycle of generational poverty.