I am on the board of directors for the charity and have made eight trips to the school over the last 20 years. The school has grown immensely since when we began working with them. At the start, there were…
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The first time I learned about Sylvia’s Children was when I went to one of the banquets with my husband almost 10 years ago. My husband works with many charities but something about this one felt so different. You could…
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I have worked with Sylvia Allen since 1990 and with full disclosure, have represented her since that time as legal counsel for her business and foundation. I have worked with Sylvia’s Children since it’s inception. Sylvia has done a marvelous…
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I met Sylvia through a colleague/friend in 2018. When I heard Sylvia’s story about Mbiriizi and the school, I knew I had to experience it firsthand. A group of us from MN and another PA from the East coast collected…
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Sylvia Allen has created a beautiful cooperative project with students and staff at Mbrizzi. Her mission was not charity but empowering and that is what she has done. And that is what makes every dollar given to Sylvia’s Children so…
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November 2016 I had the opportunity to join Sylvia with a work group of nine to help with Sylvia’s Children Project in Mibiriizi,Uganda. It was great to see and help with all that is being accomplished at the school, orphanage,…
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I am a volunteer for Sylvia’s Children. The most amazing reason that I support Sylvia’s Children, besides the great work being done, is that all (really 100%) of the monies donated go to the Mbiriizi Advanced Primary School in Mbiriizi,…
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Sylvia’s Children is truly doing “God’s work”. Led by Sylvia Allen this organization came into my life over 5 years ago. I have only been able to make small donations that I know help but I wish they could be…
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Sylvia’s mentoring and advise helped the Heritage Foundation double the sponsorship dollars for our 3 annual community events in Franklin, TN. She has “been there and done that” and is happy to share her expertise. Her consulting style is fun…
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I have donated to this organization since it’s inception, and our daughter has gone to Uganda 3 times with Sylvia’s Children. Sylvia is directly involved with the school, and with the children and staff. She, and various volunteers, have traveled…
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I just returned from a trip with Sylvia’s Children. To say it was a life changing experience is an understatement. Thinking back on my trip I think the most truthful fact I can share is that Sylvia’s Children has managed…
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Sylvia’s mentoring and advise helped the Heritage Foundation double the sponsorship dollars for our 3 annual community events in Franklin, TN. She has “been there and done that” and is happy to share her expertise. Her consulting style is fun…
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Hello, It is always good to know that donations go directly to the clients of the group you support. I believe Sylvia’s Children does this. I received information about the child I sponsored. In addition to yearly photo of him,…
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Sylvia’s Children is such a wonderful organization. Our company has been proud to support this charity for many years. Sylvia’s heart shines through the dedication she puts in to it every single day, making sure the children of the world…
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I have been working with Sylvia’s Children and supporting them for a number of years. The work the organization has done has been far-reaching for these children and their families in Uganda.

Sylvia’s Children is truly doing “God’s work”. Led by Sylvia Allen this organization came into my life over 5 years ago. I have only been able to make small donations that I know help but I wish they could be…
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Sylvia Allen is a member of our church in Holmdel NJ. Sylvia is an inspiration to us all. At an age when most people retire, Sylvia lunged forward, founding “Sylvia’s Children”, giving care, education, hope and purpose to thousands of…
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I just returned from a trip with Sylvia’s Children. To say it was a life changing experience is an understatement. Thinking back on my trip I think the most truthful fact I can share is that Sylvia’s Children has managed…
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I am Rev. Kawuma Geofrey Walter. I am from Africa Uganda, I meet Sylvia Allen in 2003. I have a primary school, and some orphans from the school and I requested Sylvia to be the grand mother of the children.…
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Two years ago I happened to see a highlight about Sylvia’s Children on a local program called, “On The Road with Jason Davis”. I connected with Sylvia because I wanted to share her story with our local Rotary club. Rotary,…
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I have known Sylvia for a number of years through Rotary. Our Rotary club, Lakeville Rotary, has supported numerous projects that Sylvia has asked us to support for Sylvia’s children. I now am in a position of leadership for the…
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It is hard to believe that I’ve known Sylvia for more than 20 years! During that time, I’ve had the privilege of collaborating with her in various capacities on multiple projects, but none could ever be more impressive than the…
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This organization has surprised me with it’s grass roots gumption! From the moment my wife and I came to be aware of Sylvia Allen and the work she has done for the children of the Mbiriizi Advanced Day and Boarding…
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We traveled to Uganda with Sylvia;s Children and saw first hand the wonderful work they have done with the Mbrizzi school. The children are learning well and going on to higher learning including one who became a nurse and is…
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In the intricate tapestry of humanity, there are threads that shine brighter, woven by individuals and organizations that stand as pillars of hope amidst despair. Sylvia’s Children is one such radiant thread in Uganda’s landscape. Amidst the urban chaos and…
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Sylvia is driven to help build a self sustaining community through her efforts in providing education opportunities to many children who would otherwise be left behind. Her efforts are working and her school is thriving! Sylvia doesn’t take no for…
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I have known Sylvia for over 20 years. We served together on our church’s mission committee, which she chaired, and where she advocated and worked for many worthy causes. So it has been no surprise to witness her heartfelt devotion…
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I have worked in connection with Sylvia’s Children since 2007 and am consistently in awe of the progress and self sustainable practices that the school continues to adopt. I traveled to Uganda on three separate occasions and saw the growth…
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There are many organizations out there that you can give donations to but, for me, I was able to experience this one first hand. The work that is done to help these children is more than just exceptional. I was…
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I have known Sylvia for at least 10 years now. I have never met an individual that is more driven than Sylvia. Whatever tasks she agrees to undertake, she does it at 110%. From the time Sylvia’s Children began with…
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Sylvia Allen has created a beautiful cooperative project with students and staff at Mbrizzi. Her mission was not charity but empowering and that is what she has done. And that is what makes every dollar given to Sylvia’s Children so…
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Last November (2016) I went with Sylvia to help with the Christmas festivities. We also had a team of nurses who came to give physicals etc. It was a life changing experience! To see all these happy children, who have…
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In November 2019 my wife, Mary Ann and I went to Uganda with Sylvia and a Team from our Church to visit the Mbiriizi School. As we exited the vans and entered the school, we were greeted by 1000 students…
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Sylvia’s Children is a very active member of the Monmouth Regional Chamber of Commerce in central NJ. For the past 20 years, Sylvia has dedicated her time and effort to get funding to educate and care for children in Uganda…
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My family and I have been supporters of Sylvia’s Children for over a decade. This organization is the real deal! All monies go to the children and it’s amazing what Sylvia has been able to accomplish year after year. Sponsoring…
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I’ve traveled with Sylvia Allen and different Sylvia’s Children teams for a number of years. What can I say other than it is like breath & oxygen for me–the years I’ve missed going over to Uganda usually leave a bit…
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I was introduced to Sylvia through my local Rotary Club. During our first interaction, her enthusiasm and genuine care shinned through. Sylvia’s Children is not just a non-profit organization, it is a holistic approach that ensures not just the well-being…
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This organization has surprised me with it’s grass roots gumption! From the moment my wife and I came to be aware of Sylvia Allen and the work she has done for the children of the Mbiriizi Advanced Day and Boarding…
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I have been involved with Sylvia’s Children since it’s inception 20 years ago. Sylvia returned from Uganda a changed and driven woman. We brainstormed a name for her charity, researched possible funding and began doing what Sylvia does better than…
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We have worked w/Sylvia for many years helping to promote Sylvia’s work with Sylvia’s Children at the Mbiriizi Advanced Primary School in Mbiriizi, Uganda, Africa. This organization is making an amazing difference in the lives of children in Uganda. Since…
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I met Sylvia when I asked her to speak to the Rotary Club of N. St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale in 2016. Her story is fabulous. Her goal is to educate people of Uganda so they can improve their country. Sylvia’s children school…
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I have known Sylvia for several years, and her number one priority is her dedication to the children of Sylvia’s Children. I hosted an event benefitting this organization, and working with her is an absolute joy, and a lesson in…
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Kristin Rients’ Sylvia’s Children Experience Through a work friend, I was introduced to Sylvia Allen and subsequently given the life-changing opportunity this past March (due to my healthcare background) to accompany her and a medical team to the medical clinic,…
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I’ve known Sylvia for decades and was able to join her on the June 2019 trip to the school in Uganda. it was a life-changing experience. I witnessed Sylvia in action with the children and the school administrators, who she…
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I went with Sylvia on her November, 2019, trip and was totally awed by the whole experience. I have never seen a school so well run, children so well behaved, and teachers so well prepared. The children are beautiful, but…
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Our Rotary Club of North St. Paul-Oakdale-Maplewood in MInnesota sponsored a District 5960 Global Grant for Sylvia’s Children which will pay tuition for 36 orphaned students to attend secondary school for one year. This is EXACTLY the kind of nonprofit…
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There are many organizations out there that you can give donations to but, for me, I was able to experience this one first hand. The work that is done to help these children is more than just exceptional. I was…
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As counsel to Sylvia’s Children, I have been involved with the organization since its inception in 2003. This is a wonderful charity giving benefit to over 1000 orphaned children in Uganda. She has a school at the site in Uganda…
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The Mbriizi Primary School is an oasis in the dust and poverty surrounding it. The children are house, clothed, fed, educated, and HAPPY! The graduates of this school are already at work improving their communities, which will improve their country,…
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In a time when we sadly discover how often the money we give nonprofits never reaches its intended recipients, Sylvia’s Children gives 100% of its proceeds to its cause- the Mbiriizi School in Uganda. Many of its students are orphans.…
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Sylvia’s Children is a remarkable cause benefitting some of the worlds most disadvantaged children find a better way of life through schooling. The sponsor/organizer, Ms Allen, has unbelievable passion and drive in pursuit of seeing these orphaned children experience a…
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See the smiles on those children’s faces? Before Sylvia, most, well, likely all, of those young precious children of God knew nothing of the possibility for a positive, fruitful, and productive for them, their current and future families. I know…
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Over tens years ago, after I heard Sylvia talk about Sylvia’s Children, I wanted to help so I asked if Sylvia if she could use some help in the office and I have been there ever since. I can vouch…
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Sylvia’s heart is as big as this world. When children at the Mbirizzi Elementary School and Orphanage in Uganda asked Sylvia to be their grandmother, she embraced that role with whole-hearted love and determination. She has raised hundreds of thousands…
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I’ve know Sylvia for almost 10 years now and I have been so impressed how she has continued to grown the opportunities for these children in Uganda. Not only that, since the first small school has thrived to become so…
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Sylvia Allen is every bit as wise as she is kind. That means, this is a most responsible non-profit, doing maximum good for children who truly benefit from this support. Seeing this organization serve, and these children grow has been…
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I first found out about Sylvia’s Children from a local tv program and fell in love with her and what she does for the school. After meeting Sylvia, I knew that I wanted to make that trip to Uganda and…
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Sylvia’s Children is an act of pure love. With donations and assistance tirelessly recruited from generous donors, Sylvia has caused a community of orphans and teachers to thrive – bringing fresh water, improved nutrition, buildings for classes and teacher’s housing,…
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Sylvia’s Children does a wonderful job in their efforts to improve the health, education and happiness of the children at the Mbirizzii School in Uganda. This recent visit from Sylvia and her fellow travelers, of which I was one, conducted…
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I went with Sylvia to Mbiriizi Primary School in Uganda in November 2019. From start to finish Sylvia was on top of the logistics of the trip for about 14 of us volunteers. She literally thinks of/takes care of everything…
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My wife and I have a small charitable foundation. Sylvia stood out among many organizations because the money donated truly goes to help the children. So many larger charitable organizations have inefficient expensive overhead, marketing, travel and other drains on…
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Sylvia is passionate about her children and their success! She is no nonsense when it comes to doing whatever it takes to help them succeed. Sylvia shares her love and passion with everyone and its hard to not fall in…
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