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"A small act of giving can change a child's life." CeSA runs on the generosity of people who believe every child deserves a chance — from Uganda, from Japan, or as a business partner.

At CeSA, roughly $4 can support a child for a full day — covering food, care, and learning.

Our Reality

Small Centre, Big Responsibility

30 children. Four teachers. One small team doing everything.

CeSA is a full boarding centre 30 minutes from Kampala, caring for and educating children with developmental disabilities, including Down syndrome. Every class, therapy session, and meal is run by four young teachers, a principal, and a supervisor.

Right now, we're stretched thin in ways that show up every day. We can't always afford to give the children fruit with their meals. Our prepaid electricity credit sometimes runs out before we're able to top it up again. Blackboards, chairs, and desks are old — in places, no longer safe. And pens, pencils, toys, and basic educational tools are in short supply across the Centre.

None of this is because the need isn't there — it's simply a matter of resources.

CeSA donation flyer with monthly overheads and bank details
30
Children Cared For
$3,352
Needed Every Month
UGX 12,370,000
$2,362
Current Funding Gap
UGX 8,720,000
How to Give

Ways to Send Your Support

Bank Transfer

Send directly to CeSA's Uganda bank account.

Finance Trust Bank
Branch
Nansana Branch
Account Name
Centre For Special Abilities
Account Number
214214000406
SWIFT / BIC Code
FTBLUGKA
Bank Address
Plot 22B, TWED Plaza, Lumumba Avenue, P.O. Box 6972, Kampala, Uganda

Mobile Money

Fast and simple, no bank account needed on your side.

Supporting from outside Uganda? Send straight to either phone number below using WISE or Revolut.
Airtel Money
Recipient Name
Centre for Special Abilities
Phone Number
+256 753 067 559
Airtel Pay Code
7159543
MTN MoMo
Phone Number
+256 782 604 098

MTN recipient name is being confirmed and will be added here soon.

Give in Kind

Got spare desks, chairs, stationery, or teaching materials? Physical donations are just as valuable as cash, and often easier to give — get in touch and we'll arrange collection or drop-off, wherever you are.

Direct Contact

Prefer to talk it through first? Reach us directly: centreforspecialabilities@gmail.com · +256 782 604 098 · +256 753 067 559

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What Your Support Makes Possible

Every Child, Cared For

Full boarding care. Special education. Therapy. Vocational training.

CeSA (Centre For Special Abilities) supports children with developmental disabilities, including Down syndrome, through all of this — every day, here in Nansana, Uganda.

With the right support, children learn to communicate, gain independence, and grow into confident individuals — one child, one family, at a time.

This is what it means to "Dare to be true."

CeSA children sitting together
How Your Donation Helps

When You Give, You Are Helping Provide

Special education and therapy tailored to each child's needs

Repairing and replacing broken furniture like desks and chairs

Basic learning supplies — pens, exercise books, and therapy materials

Full boarding care and nutritious daily meals for 30 children

A more inclusive environment where every child is valued

Keeping the Centre Running

What It Takes Each Month

To keep our doors open and care consistent, here's what one month actually costs:

Food$1,464UGX 5,400,000
Staff Salaries$1,016UGX 3,750,000
Rent$542UGX 2,000,000
Utilities$244UGX 900,000
Medication$65UGX 240,000
Education Supplies$16UGX 60,000
Maintenance$5UGX 20,000
Total monthly need$3,352UGX 12,370,000
Chairs and furniture at the CeSA centre

We rarely collect full school fees. Children who have lost both parents pay nothing at all, and many of the families who do pay can only manage part of the fee, depending on their own circumstances. In practice, that brings in about $990 (UGX 3,650,000) a month, leaving a gap of roughly $2,362 (UGX 8,720,000) — the reason fruit, reliable electricity, safe furniture, and enough pens, pencils, and learning materials are still out of reach some months.

Figures are drawn from CeSA's internal monthly budget (converted from Ugandan Shillings at approximately 3,690 UGX/USD) and will be updated as costs change.

Looking Ahead

Beyond the Day-to-Day

Beyond the day-to-day, we're working toward three things: replacing broken chairs and desks, restocking basic supplies, and expanding our classroom space as the Centre grows.

Our bigger dream, further down the road, is to stop renting altogether and own our own land — a permanent home for CeSA that doesn't depend on a landlord, so we can build for the future instead of just getting by.

Exact costs are still being worked out — get in touch if you'd like to help with one directly.

Kake with a CeSA student
In Simple Terms

Your Support Helps a Child Learn, Grow, and Feel Valued

And for their families, it means one less thing to worry about. If you feel moved to give, you're always welcome — even the smallest contribution makes a real difference.