22STARS Foundation

Empowering Ugandan Families Through Education & Local Leadership

Founded by Stella Romana Airoldi, the 22STARS Foundation empowers communities in Uganda by transforming lives through education, entrepreneurship, and long-term development strategies. With a mission deeply rooted in sustainability, 22STARS focuses on enabling children and their families to rise above poverty and build a future with dignity and opportunity.

By supporting 22STARS or owning a digital collectible, you’re not only helping children go to school — you’re investing in community-led leadership, women empowerment, and income-generating programs that create lasting impact across generations.

Your support fuels initiatives such as scholarship programs, local leadership training, small business mentorships, and holistic community development projects in both Kampala and Jinja.

Real Change, Real People: Stories That Inspire

At the heart of 22STARS are the children and families whose lives have been forever changed. From girls who become the first in their family to attend university, to single mothers who now run thriving businesses — every story is a testament to the power of education and community support.

The 22STARS Collection captures these extraordinary journeys, reminding us that impact begins with belief — and continues through action.

Charity Campaigns

Active Charities (1)

22STARS Crane Birds

Welcome to the 22STARS Crane Bird Collection — where compassion, community, and digital collectibles come together to create lasting impact.With this campaign, UBUNɅTION, the independent donation platform, collects donations for the 22STARS Foundation. 22STARS accompanies around 550 children in Uganda through education, regular meals and programmes in its own community centres, and works for long-term food security and better prospects for families and communities.As a thank-you for your donation of $8, you receive a Crane Bird from a limited collection of 10,000 individually designed digital collectibles. Each Crane Bird carries its own number, stays assigned to you permanently and is a lasting sign of your support.Our goal is to raise $70,000 to help establish and expand sustainable cornfields that provide long-term food security for families and communities supported by the 22STARS Foundation. Every Crane Bird represents hope, resilience, and the collective effort to create meaningful change.As a supporter, you become part of the growing 22STARS community. As a thank-you, you can also be considered for the rewards provided by the campaign's Voices and partners. Throughout the campaign, more rewards and surprises will be added.Every donation creates impact.Every Crane Bird tells a story.Every supporter becomes part of the journey.One Crane Bird. One Donation. One Meal Closer.✨ Support families. Fight hunger. Create opportunity.

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