Secondary School Sponsorship Project

£35 a year to provide a young disadvantaged child with resources to help them attend school.

This project has been borne out of a need to support children who don’t have the resources and uniform to attend their school setting in the Nzega District. There are several young people from disadvantaged homes where the students themselves, or their parents have disabilities and struggle to find the money to support their children.
 

 Priority support will go to disabled children; children from disabled families (who are not able to support the costs for their children); and finally children who have been removed from violence (such as rape), who have no care givers to support them.

Your money will be directly awarded to the schools’ bursary fund.  The children will then be selected to receive their grants by the Nzega Education Department along with the support of our Nzega Liaison Officer, Michael Myamba.  Twenty priority children have been identified for immediate support in 2025 and we hope to be able to help many more who are in need in the future.
 

How will my support help?

Your donation will have a significant impact on a child who would otherwise struggle with being prepared and resourced for their school.  You will help them to be able to participate in all school activities.  This in turn will also help them to fit in with their peers and help them to build their self esteem.
 

A school kit will include:

1 x pair shoes
6 x pairs socks
6 x underwear
9 x exercise books
12 x pens
12 x pencils
1 x uniform
 

You can also help a girl in education.

Often girls have to miss school when they have their period. You can help with this: for just £8.50 FUM can provide a young girl with a reusable sanitary kit.  This kit will provide each girl with six reusable sanitary towels that could last her for several years and give her the opportunity to participate in normal life.

If you sign up to either scheme we will send you updates that let you know how many young people have been supported and any particular stories of interest.  Although your donation will support a young person, for the sake of data protection we will just share overall information, but please be assured that you will be helping to change a disadvantaged child’s opportunities.
 

What does it cost?

It costs £35 to support a young person through school.  We would love to receive a regular donation but equally any support will be appreciated.  You can also contribute £8.50 to provide a young girl with a reusable sanitary kit.

Why not give the gift of care?

Why not donate as a gift, in the name of a friend or family member.  We will send them an email, letting them know that you have made a donation on their behalf.  All you need to do is make your purchase and then email Nikki at  friendsum.ed@gmail.com with details of the person that you would like to us to email, your message and email address.  We will send them an email thanking them and confirming your gift.

How can I donate?

Go to https://fum.org.uk/donate and follow the instructions.

  • A monthly standing order of just £3.  
  • An annual standing order of £35 to support a child every year
  • A one off payment of £35 to help a child for one year.
  • A one off payment of £8.50 (to provide a sanitary kit, to support a disadvantaged girl so that she can attend school during her period).
I know there are many other worthwhile causes appealing for funding but as all FUM officers work on a voluntary basis, I can assure you that with this project, there are no administration costs involved and all the money you donate will go directly to help the pupils.

 

To support a child, please use the donate facility on the FUM website and then email me your name so that I can keep you informed of the progress of your donation.

Thank you for reading.

Nikki Hirst
Education Officer FUM
Email: friendsum.ed@gmail.com