By Sam Vonumu | CEO & Founder
Dear Friends and Supporters,
As we reflect on the past year, I am filled with deep gratitude and pride for all that we have accomplished together. Through your generosity, partnership, and belief in our mission, Uplift a Child International continued to create meaningful impact in the lives of the children and families we serve.
This year brought both challenges and opportunities. Our greatest challenge was supporting children in the Democratic Republic of Congo, while Rwanda presented an important opportunity for growth. Despite domestic challenges in both countries, our commitment to children never wavered. Children are children of the world, and to us, every child is equal and deserving of care, protection, and opportunity. We invite you to read our 2025 Annual Report for more details on this work.
At the same time, our operations in India, Nepal, Kenya, and South Africa delivered outstanding results, achieving 100% of program goals. As an organization, we remained steadfast—expanding critical programs, strengthening partnerships, and reaching 1,277 individuals and families through our educational support initiatives. These outcomes are more than numbers; they represent real lives improved because of your support.
We also made important strides internally. Over the past year, we invested in staff development, technology, governance, and equity initiatives to ensure our organization remains strong, accountable, and prepared for the future. Our dedicated staff and volunteers contributed countless hours, bringing compassion, expertise, and resilience to every aspect of our work.
Financially, we are proud to report that in 2025, we truly left no child behind. Despite financial challenges, we reached our year-end goals through strong stewardship, diversified funding, and increased reserves. We take your trust seriously and remain committed to transparency, fiscal responsibility, and maximizing every dollar in service of our mission.
Looking ahead, we are energized by the opportunities before us. In the coming year, we will focus on strategic priorities as we work toward a future where thousands more children can be reached and empowered to change their futures. While the work ahead is significant, our confidence remains strong—because we know we are not doing this alone.
On behalf of our Board of Directors, staff, and the communities we serve, thank you for standing with us. Your support makes this work possible, and together, we are creating lasting change.
With gratitude,
Dr. Sam Vonumu
Chief Executive Officer
Uplift a Child International Inc.
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By Sam Vonumu | CEO & Founder
By Sam Vonumu | CEO & Founder
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