Children Up

06/19/2026

🍦✨ Less Than One Week Away! ✨🍦

Treat yourself and help create opportunities for the next generation of leaders.

Join us on June 25 at Kilwins Elmhurst for an afternoon of delicious ice cream, chocolates, and handmade fudge—all while investing in education and opportunity for students in Northern Uganda.

When you visit Kilwins Elmhurst between 3–7 p.m. and mention ChildrenUP, 10% of your in-store purchase will be donated to support ChildrenUP's Education Project, which provides scholarships and mentoring for students in Northern Uganda.

📅 Thursday, June 25, 2026
⏰ 3–7 p.m.
📍 Kilwins Elmhurst, 148 N York St, Elmhurst, IL

Education opens doors. Through scholarships and mentoring, students gain the opportunity to stay in school, develop their talents, and pursue their goals with confidence.

💙 Enjoy a sweet treat while helping create pathways to success.

👉 Please mention ChildrenUP when ordering and help us spread the word by sharing this post!

06/15/2026

🌸 Save the Date! 🌸

ChildrenUP invites you to join us at the Elmhurst Garden Faire in beautiful Wilder Park!

📅 Sunday, July 12, 2026
⏰ 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
📍 Wilder Park, Elmhurst

Be sure to visit the ChildrenUP booth, featuring:

✨ Betty’s beautiful dried flower cards
✨ Unique handcrafted items from Uganda and local artisans
✨ Delicious homemade baked goods from Novella’s Kitchen

Spend the day exploring the gardens, browsing vendor booths, and supporting a great cause. Every purchase helps ChildrenUP provide educational opportunities for students in Northern Uganda.

We look forward to seeing you there and thank you for helping us make a difference!

06/11/2026

🍦🍫 Two Weeks Until Our Kilwins Elmhurst Fundraiser! 🍫🍦

Looking for a sweet way to make a difference?

Join ChildrenUP at Kilwins Elmhurst on June 25 from 3–7 p.m. and help support educational opportunities for students in Northern Uganda.

Simply stop by, enjoy your favorite ice cream, chocolates, or handmade fudge, and mention ChildrenUP when ordering. Kilwins will donate 10% of all in-store purchases to support ChildrenUP's Education Project, which provides scholarships and mentoring for students in Northern Uganda.

📅 June 25, 2026
📍 Kilwins Elmhurst, 148 N York St, Elmhurst, IL
⏰ 3–7 p.m.

Every scoop, bite, and fudge square helps students stay in school, pursue their goals, and build brighter futures through education. Thank you for supporting ChildrenUP and the students we serve! 💙

👉 Don't forget to mention ChildrenUP when ordering.

Kilwins Elmhurst

06/08/2026

🎉📚 Celebrating Academic Excellence and Leadership Potential

We are proud to recognize Joanah, one of our 2025 Senior 6 graduates, whose exceptional performance on the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) examinations earned her 17 out of 20 points and selection into the prestigious and highly competitive Equity Leaders Program.

This achievement is a testament to her hard work, perseverance, and commitment to her education. Through the program, she will benefit from leadership development, mentorship, career preparation, and valuable opportunities for future growth.

When I had the opportunity to congratulate her, she shared:

"I am grateful and thankful to ChildrenUP because of giving me a chance to study and open doors for many opportunities in my life."

We are incredibly proud of Joanah and excited to see what the future holds for her.

A heartfelt thank you to our supporters, donors, and student sponsors. Your partnership makes it possible for ChildrenUP to continue opening doors to opportunities for young people in Uganda and helping them reach their full potential. 💙

Congratulations, Joanah, on this well-deserved achievement!

06/07/2026

06/02/2026

📚✨ As Term II gets underway for our secondary school students, classrooms, mentoring sessions, sports, and school clubs are once again in full swing. At the same time, our students in universities and higher institutions are preparing for and completing their end-of-semester examinations.

While student life continues as usual, communities across Uganda remain attentive to developments related to the Ebola outbreak in neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and reported cases in Kampala. At this time, there are no confirmed cases in the Gulu region. Health officials remain on high alert, and the public is encouraged to follow guidance issued by Uganda’s Ministry of Health.

Amid these circumstances, our students continue to demonstrate remarkable focus, resilience, and commitment to their education.

We join communities across the region in hoping that the spread of Ebola is contained swiftly and in wishing health, safety, and recovery for all affected families and communities. ❤

Please join us in wishing all of our students good health, well-being, and continued success as they pursue their educational goals throughout the year.

05/26/2026

🍦🍫 Treat Yourself at Kilwins Elmhurst & Support ChildrenUP 🍫🍦

Got a sweet tooth? Turn it into something meaningful.
Visit Kilwins Elmhurst on June 25 and enjoy your favorite ice cream, chocolates, and handmade fudge—while supporting students’ education in Northern Uganda.

📅 June 25, 2026
📍 Kilwins Elmhurst – 148 N York St, Elmhurst IL
⏰ 3 – 7 p.m.

Bring your friends, bring your family, and treat yourself—because every scoop, bite, and fudge square makes a difference. 💙

✨ 10% of all in-store purchases will be donated to ChildrenUP to support our scholarship and mentoring program. (Fundraiser excludes special orders and delivery.)
👉 Just mention ChildrenUp when ordering!

Sweet treats. Real impact. See you there!

TreatYourself SupportEducation

05/26/2026

🍦🍫 Treat Yourself at Kilwins Elmhurst & Support ChildrenUP 🍫🍦

Got a sweet tooth? Turn it into something meaningful.
Visit Kilwins Elmhurst on June 25 and enjoy your favorite ice cream, chocolates, and handmade fudge—while supporting students' education in Northern Uganda.

📅 June 25, 2026
📍 Kilwins Elmhurst – 148 N York St, Elmhurst IL
⏰ 3 – 7 p.m.

Bring your friends, bring your family, and treat yourself—because every scoop, bite, and fudge square makes a difference. 💙

✨ 10% of all in-store purchases will be donated to ChildrenUP to support our scholarship and mentoring program. (Fundraiser excludes special orders and delivery.)
👉 Just mention ChildrenUp when ordering!

Sweet treats. Real impact. See you there!

05/22/2026

📚✨ Access to education in Uganda continues to improve, but significant challenges remain for students in rural regions such as the Acholi subregion in Northern Uganda.

Many young people still face barriers to continuing beyond primary school due to financial hardship, limited school resources, and shortages of qualified teachers — challenges that disproportionately affect girls.

At ChildrenUP, we work alongside students and families by providing scholarships, mentoring, and support toward secondary education and advanced studies, helping expand access to educational opportunities for both girls and boys.

📍Data referenced from UNICEF’s Overcoming Challenges report (July 2024).

🎥 Check out the reel for additional insights and statistics.

🌐 Learn more or support our work: www.childrenup.org

05/20/2026

✨ About one year ago, we celebrated Ronaldo’s graduation from the Illinois Institute of Technology — an important milestone marking years of hard work, perseverance, and commitment to his education.

Today, Ronaldo continues his professional journey, working with an engineering firm in a Chicago suburb. We reflect with pride on all the dedication and determination that made this achievement possible.

Ronaldo’s story is a powerful reminder of the impact that access to education, mentorship, and opportunity can have in shaping brighter futures. 💙

We are excited to continue following his journey and celebrating all that lies ahead.