Start a local chapter

Bring Hope Home: Launch Your Local “Friends of Urunji” Chapter

Mobilize your neighbors, amplify Urunji’s mission, and transform lives—one fundraiser at a time

Why “Friends of Urunji”?

Urunji’s work on the ground—supporting education, healthcare, and sustainable livelihoods is driven by compassion and community. By creating a local “Friends of Urunji” chapter, you:

✅ Raise critical funds: Every dollar you raise fuels school scholarships, clinic supplies, and micro‑enterprise grants.

✅ Build awareness: Share Urunji’s story with your network—friends, workplaces, faith groups, and schools.

✅ Forge Community: Connect with like‑minded volunteers, strengthen local bonds, and celebrate shared achievements.

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Scholarships given to girls

With your support, we have given 780 educational scholarships to girls to date.

Hope for community schools

We have supported 8 community schools, reaching out to more than 12,000 children.

Years of faithful service

Our partners have helped us bring hope to the hopeless since year 2012.

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Mosquito bed nets delivered

Urunji has delivered over 22,000 mosquito bed nets, protecting children from malaria.

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Farmers empowered

We have supported over 300 female farmers with implements, animals, training and seeds to date.

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Children active participants

Over 8,000 children have actively participated in our tree-planting programmes.

How to Launch Your Chapter

Get started today by lunching your local chapter of Friends of Urunji. Here are the simple steps:

Step 1

Express your interest

Click “Start Your Chapter” and complete a brief application form.

Click here to start

Step 2

Receive your toolkit from Urunji

We will email you a toolkit to get you started

Access our Chapter Starter Kit comprising of branding assets, event templates, etc.

Step 3

Gather your team and get set

Recruit 5–10 passionate friends or colleagues to co‑lead.

These must be people you trust

Step 4

Plan Your First Fundraiser

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Choose an event: bake sale, charity run, virtual concert, or workplace giving drive.

Step 5

Launch and celebrate

Host your event, track donations, and share stories of impact.

Celebrate with your community and inspire others to join.

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North Dakota Representative

Chapter leader benefits include

✅ Dedicated Support: A Urunji staff liaison to answer questions and help troubleshoot.

✅ Promotional Boost: Get featured on Urunji’s website and social channels after your first successful fundraiser.

✅ Networking: Invitations to regional meet-ups and virtual roundtables with other chapter leaders.

✅ Exclusive Updates: Behind‑the‑scenes stories, early access to impact reports, and sneak peeks at new programs.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Take the first step—complete the Start Your Chapter form and join a growing network of grassroots change-makers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Now that you are ready to help, here are some of the frequently asked questions on starting a local chapter of Friends of Urunji. Be sure to contact us if your question is not answered here

How much time does it take to run a chapter?

You set the pace. Many leaders spend just 2–3 hours per week planning and connecting—more around events.

Is there a minimum fundraising goal?

We recommend a first‑year goal of $5,000, but you decide what’s realistic for your community.

What support will I get from Urunji headquarters?

You’ll have a dedicated staff liaison, access to our digital asset library, fundraising templates, and monthly check‑ins.

How will Urunji spend the money?

We will discuss with you how best to spend the money and will share financial and narrative reports.

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Have questions? Email us at info@urunjichildcare.org or call +265-997-400-948.

Together, we can bring hope, opportunity, and lasting change to communities in need!

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