Abaana is a charity run by volunteers, along with three full time workers and one part time worker, for the benefit of less privileged people in Africa. The word "Abaana" comes from a language found in the country of Uganda (East Africa) and means "children. Most of our work is geared towards children in Africa, but not exclusively. Abaana was set up in January 1998 and hopes to show young people that through sacrificing a little time and money, they can also get involved in making a difference. Abaana hopes share the Love of God in a practical way with those who need it most. Young people and some not so young take part in sponsored events, barbecues and fun nights to raise money to support worthwhile causes. All support is welcome no matter how young or how old you are.


Have you ever held a dying baby in your arms? Have you ever seen a mother in tears because she cannot look after her children? Have you ever seen a person so deformed that you cannot bear to look into their eyes?

Have you ever watched a small child playing and know that the only thing her parents left her was the AIDS virus? Have you ever watched as people beg for the very things that we throw out? Have you ever been moved by the fact that 19000 children die each day in Africa? Have you ever thought thats awful! Somebody should do something? Have you ever realised that someone could be you? Have you ever cared enough to make a difference?

This year we are going to raise £60,000 to sponsor varios projects in Uganda, Zambia and Malawi. We will be helping children who spend their days fetching dirty water and collecting wood, or playing amongst the open sewers. Diseases in these conditions are easily spread and with little or no family income, malnutrition is widespread.

Abaana has been running a child sponsorship program now since 1997. We believe in child sponsorship because it connects people like you with children that are miles away, and gives you the opportunity to share some love into their life. When you sponsor a child your money sends them to school, helps feed them, buys the books and uniform needed for schooling, and also covers some medical needs. you can sponsor a child in Africa and give them a future today. It costs just £14/ month, thats less than 50p a day!

Please visit: www.abaana.org