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Annual Milestones & Highlights

Because of your unwavering support in 2025, 24,281 children received more than just a school uniform; they received a tangible symbol of opportunity and belonging, paving their way toward a brighter future.

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Nigeria

In Nigeria, grade one enrollment across four targeted schools increased by 48.5% over a single year. One specific school, Mother of Christ, saw enrollment nearly double.

Uganda

In just one year, enrollment at Kamengo Secondary School in Uganda increased by 32% and by 40% at the Primary School.

Kenya

Following uniform distribution with our partner Dignitas in Kenya, male students who reported being “present all days” increased by 19%. (74% at baseline; 88% at endline).
Our Mission

We increase school enrollment and create economic opportunity by providing the world’s most vulnerable children with locally made school uniforms.

2025: Impact by the Numbers

11

Projects funded in 7 countries

24,281

Uniforms provided to children attending school

$893,409

Raised

86

Cents on the dollar went to uniforms

500+

Tailors, shoemakers and support staff employed

The Impact of Equality

Restored Dignity

Students at Zabuli Education Center in Afghanistan and various schools in Nigeria reported that uniforms enhanced their personal dignity and placed them on a “more even playing field” regardless of family income.

Elimination of Bullying

In Uganda, students noted that having a complete uniform provided relief from bullying and teasing they previously endured for having torn or incomplete clothing.

Increased Motivation

Learners across the Dignitas network consistently described feeling “smart,” “more motivated,” and “ready to learn” after receiving their uniforms.

Overcoming Physical Hardship

Students in the Riley Orton Foundation programs highlighted that receiving new shoes ended the discomfort of torn footwear that soaked their feet during rains, which had previously disrupted their learning.

Joy and Confidence

At Busoto Primary School in Uganda, the transition was described as “stark,” with students moving from being “less and shy” to “full of smiles and exuding a lot of confidence” once they were in uniform.

Parent Contribution Fund Projects

A community-driven initiative where parents who are able, voluntarily contribute a modest fee, typically between $1 and $5, to support essential school infrastructure upgrades.

Parents from St. Mark's School Ndwara Mixed Secondary School funded a 10,000-liter water tank to tackle dry-season water scarcity, boosting hygiene, easing congestion, and creating a better learning environment for students and staff.
Nyangulu Secondary School's parents used the PCF to purchase four computers, establishing the school's first-ever ICT lab and bridging the digital divide for students who had never touched a real machine before.

What’s in a Uniform?

When doing measurements, tailors noted many students had no underwear. Additionally, many of our partners have begun implementing menstrual hygiene programs but those were not helpful if the girls didn’t have underwear to attach the sanitary napkins to. We now provide underwear to all our students.

Partners noted that adolescent girls were shy and quiet because some boys made fun of them for not having a bra. We now provide sports bras to girls beginning in middle school.

Student Molly said “I had plastic shoes which were burning me when the weather was hot.” We provide leather Toughees because they are durable and outlast the rainy and mud seasons.

Partner Spotlight

Through our partnership with with EDEM in Haiti, 3,263 children received uniforms across 13 schools and created more more than 70 jobs for local tailors and seamstresses:

The initiative directly strengthens the local economy and empowers workers with stable income and dignity through their craft. Tailors are not only earning wages but also gaining confidence, pride, and recognition as vital contributors to education and community well- being. This empowerment extends to families who see local skills valued and sustained. Ultimately, the project is more than a uniform program, it is a model of collective impact. By weaving together the efforts of parents, teachers, tailors, and students, it supports education, uplifts livelihoods, and inspires a sense of unity across the community. Local tailors feel empowered through steady employment and recognition of their craft, while schools benefit from the strengthened relationship between families and educators. Together, these changes
show that the project is not only providing uniforms but also building confidence, reducing financial strain, and reinforcing community ties.

Some of our Student Voices

This will build more confidence in me. I will not be ashamed to stand before my fellow students or even before my teachers. My parents are very happy with the support. I hope my confidence will be built now and I will improve in my academics. I am very grateful.
Sheiler
The uniforms have made us to be equal and neat. Thank you for helping us resist coldness by giving us a pullover. It has also helped us back at home by reducing the burden to our parents. I promise to work hard and achieve my goals and also help other people.
Bayvin