40 Days Over 40 Smiles Foundation (4040) is a volunteer- based nonprofit organisation founded in 2012 by Esther Kalenzi. The organisation works to expand access to literacy and education resources for children in underserved communities in Uganda.
The organisation began as a lent campaign in February 2012, when Kalenzi created a Facebook page to mobilise donations for vulnerable children ahead of Easter. The campaign raised money and collected items including food, clothing, books and other supplies.https://www.ntv.co.ug/ug/features/take-note-40-days-over-40-smiles-taking-education-to-the-less-privileged--2384454
Founding
The initiative was started by Esther Kalenzii during Lent in 2012. Kalenzi initially intended the campaign to be a one-time effort to provide an Easter celebration for children in need. She launched a Facebook page on 27 February 2012 and appealed to friends and members of the public to contribute
The Campaign grew through social media and involved mostly young volunteers who collected donations for children in vulnerable circumstances.
The initiative continued after the original 40-day campaign and subsequently developed into the 40 Days Ove 40 Smiles Foundation.https://observer.ug/lifestyle/52811-40-days-over-40-smiles-turns-five
Work
On 1st July 2023, 40 Days Over 40 Smiles Foundation established Angaza Resource Centre as a community learning facility. The Centre provides children with access to textbooks, computers, games and other educational materials as well as literacy, life-skills and computer sessions. It also Provides training and support for teachers and other young people.
Programmes
Angaza Outreach Programme
Angaza Resource Centre
Volunteer Programme
Fundraising
4040Night
4040 Prom
Thankful Thursday
Little by Little Campaign
5 Aside UG
Volunteer & Community events
Easter with the Kids
4040 Connect
Drop Everything and Read
Angaza Day
Volunteer Day
Pen the Future Writing Competition
See also
Esther Kalenzi
References
External Links 4040 Official Website