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The Roof Of Africa (SCIO)

Child Sponsorship - changing lives forever

At The Roof of Africa, everything we do is rooted in one simple belief: every child deserves the chance to learn, to feel safe, and to dream beyond their circumstances.

On the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro, too many children are still living in extreme poverty, where access to education is limited or out of reach entirely. That’s where your support changes everything.

Our journey began with the construction of our flagship Roof of Africa School in Sonu Village—now the heart of our first educational cluster, the Eastern Central Cluster. But we know one school alone is not enough. Many children face long, dangerous journeys to school, overcrowded classrooms, or a complete lack of resources.

So we’ve built something bigger.

We work hand-in-hand with local community schools, supporting them as satellite schools within our clusters. Together, we are creating a network of opportunity—ensuring that no child is excluded, overlooked, or left behind simply because of where they were born.

Our vision is bold: to bring quality education to at least 500,000 children across the Eastern Central slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro. And with your help, it’s possible.

Because education doesn’t just change one life—it transforms entire communities. It reduces poverty, protects children from exploitation and child labour, strengthens families, and opens doors that once seemed permanently closed.

And for children who have lost their way—orphans or those living on the streets—we go further. We focus on family reunification wherever possible, giving children not just an education, but the stability, care, and sense of belonging they need to truly thrive.

Sponsor a Child’s education – Be the Reason They Succeed

For £30 a month, you can give a child everything they need to access education and build a brighter future.

Your sponsorship provides:

  • A full-time place at our English-speaking pre and primary Roof of Africa School

  • Two hot meals every day (breakfast and lunch)

  • A school uniform and shoes

  • A school bag

  • Essential school supplies, including jotters and stationery

This isn’t just support—it’s a lifeline.

There are still many children waiting for someone to believe in them.
Will you be that person?

As a sponsor, you’ll receive regular updates about your child’s progress, and you’ll have the opportunity to connect—through letters or even video messages—building a bond that means the world to them.

Family Sponsorship – supporting more than just education

At The Roof of Africa, we understand that a child’s wellbeing doesn’t end at the school gates. We work with families, communities and local partners to provide holistic support that extends beyond lessons and classrooms. Our programmes address nutrition, mental health, safe housing and access to healthcare, ensuring children have the stable foundation they need to learn and thrive.

We focus on:

  • Community-centred interventions that strengthen family capacity and resilience.

  • School-linked services that continue care during evenings, weekends and holidays.

  • Preventative health initiatives, including nutrition support, vaccinations and hygiene educationSome children return home to incredibly challenging conditions—where hunger, illness, or unsafe housing can undo the progress they make in the classroom. For these families, we offer additional, tailored support through our Family Sponsorship programme.

Because when a family is supported, a child can truly flourish.

Each family’s needs are different, but your support may help provide:

  • Essential healthcare and medical costs

  • Food parcels for struggling households

  • Beds, mattresses, and mosquito nets

  • Safe and secure housing

  • Professional support, such as social workers

Every contribution is carefully directed to where it’s needed most, creating real, lasting change in the home as well as the classroom.

There are still many families in urgent need of support.
Will you stand with them?

Sponsors receive quarterly updates showing the real impact of their generosity, along with opportunities to connect directly with the families they are helping.

Be part of something life-changing

This is more than a donation.
It’s a chance to rewrite a child’s future.
To strengthen a family.
To uplift an entire community.

Together, we can lift the Roof of Africa—and ensure that every child, no matter their circumstances, has the chance to succeed.

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  • Day care
  • Nursery
  • Primary 1
  • Primary 2
  • Primary 3
  • Primary 4
  • Primary 5
  • Primary 6
  • Primary 7
  • Secondary school
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Charity Number SC047518