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Become a Penpal

Connect with a child in Uganda through letters, drawings, and friendship across the miles

What is the Penpal Program?

Becoming a penpal means exchanging letters, drawings, and photos with a child at Kirinya Children's Centre. It's a wonderful way to build a meaningful friendship across the miles and bring joy to a child's life.

  • Encourage and inspire - Your letters bring hope and motivation
  • Learn about Uganda - Discover a new culture and way of life
  • Build a friendship - Create a lasting connection that matters
  • Support education - Help improve English writing skills
Children writing letters
Children Waiting for a Penpal
Choose a child to connect with and brighten their world today
Ezeirwe Faizo Mukisa Featured 15 yrs
Ezeirwe Faizo Mukisa
Age 15 Male
Singing, playing drums, dancing, and composing son...
Looking for Penpal
Abikola Immaculate 13 yrs
Abikola Immaculate
Age 13 Female
Making friends, playing netball, dancing, and help...
Looking for Penpal
Akello Kate 11 yrs
Akello Kate
Age 11 Female
Writing stories, reading, drawing, and acting in s...
Looking for Penpal
Baraka Israel 8 yrs
Baraka Israel
Age 8 Male
Drawing, painting, singing, playing football with ...
Looking for Penpal
Buyinza Benjamin 12 yrs
Buyinza Benjamin
Age 12 Male
Reading, conducting simple science experiments, dr...
Looking for Penpal
Irasubiza Keddy 16 yrs
Irasubiza Keddy
Age 16 Male
Working with tools, playing football, helping main...
Looking for Penpal
Kisakye Moreen 12 yrs
Kisakye Moreen
Age 12 Female
Solving math problems, building with blocks, readi...
Looking for Penpal
Kwagala Mercy 8 yrs
Kwagala Mercy
Age 8 Female
Reading, helping younger children, singing, and ca...
Looking for Penpal
Mukite Blessing 10 yrs
Mukite Blessing
Age 10 Female
Dancing, singing, playing with younger children, a...
Looking for Penpal
Nabakooza Jovia 13 yrs
Nabakooza Jovia
Age 13 Female
Studying, reading, helping in the school health ce...
Looking for Penpal
Nakame Efrance 11 yrs
Nakame Efrance
Age 11 Female
Cooking (when she gets the chance), reading, organ...
Looking for Penpal
Nalubega Shanitah 12 yrs
Nalubega Shanitah
Age 12 Female
Reading textbooks, solving science problems, playi...
Looking for Penpal
Nalubwama Jemimah 11 yrs
Nalubwama Jemimah
Age 11 Female
Reading science books, solving math puzzles, playi...
Looking for Penpal
Namayega Elizabeth 9 yrs
Namayega Elizabeth
Age 9 Female
Reading, writing stories, playing netball, and gar...
Looking for Penpal
Namugamba Josephine Miracle 12 yrs
Namugamba Josephine Miracle
Age 12 Female
Writing poetry, public speaking, drawing, and part...
Looking for Penpal
Othieno Jeremiah 13 yrs
Othieno Jeremiah
Age 13 Male
Woodworking, building things, playing football, an...
Looking for Penpal
Sanyu Preciuos 6 yrs
Sanyu Preciuos
Age 6 Female
Reading storybooks, playing with dolls, helping in...
Looking for Penpal
Tukashaba Emmy 12 yrs
Tukashaba Emmy
Age 12 Male
Reading, listening to music, drawing, and helping ...
Looking for Penpal
Tumwesigye Joshua 12 yrs
Tumwesigye Joshua
Age 12 Male
Playing football, running, watching sports, and co...
Looking for Penpal
Tusingwire Mark 11 yrs
Tusingwire Mark
Age 11 Male
Playing football, solving math problems, building ...
Looking for Penpal
Penpal Guidelines
Making the experience meaningful for both you and the child

Write Regularly

Aim to write at least once a month to build a meaningful and lasting connection.

Be Encouraging

Share kind words, ask about their dreams, and celebrate their achievements.

Stay Safe

Never share personal contact info. All letters are moderated by our team.

Get Creative

Feel free to include drawings, photos, stickers, or other small flat items.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Your letters can bring joy, hope, and encouragement to a child's life. One letter can change everything.

Choose a Child