Mary Muroski 7/9/25 Mary Muroski 7/9/25

Wisdom from Ruth

This week, we're bringing you another story from one of our girls in Uganda.

This is Ruth's story as told to Hilda:

At just nine years of age, Ruth's life changed dramatically. Her parents separated and her father took her away from her mother and moved to another village. Ruth's father loved her very much and tried to give her a good life. But when he was away from their home for work, Ruth's stepmother was very mean to her.

Mary Muroski 7/2/25 Mary Muroski 7/2/25

Growing Forward

2025 is halfway over! Whaaat!!!

Because of all of you, lives are better for so many! The need remains great, but with you as our partners, we are making progress!

As we look ahead, our focus remains on education and on sustainable programs that enable people to support themselves and live without aid.

Mary Muroski 6/18/25 Mary Muroski 6/18/25

Resilience and Hope: Tibenda’s Story

I'm bringing you a story of resilience and hope. The hope is because of all of you!

This is Tibenda Phiona's story as told to our team member Hilda:

Tibenda Phiona is 19 years old and from Namisambiya village in rural Uganda. Since childhood, Phiona has had a very difficult life.

Mary Muroski 6/4/25 Mary Muroski 6/4/25

A Healthy Start

A few weeks ago, I wrote about Betty, a 14-year-old new mother who needed baby supplies. Betty is an orphan with no family to help her, and she was a victim of violence.

I'm happy to let you know that thanks to our wonderful community of donors, Betty and her baby received diapers, clothes, blankets, food, and other needed items. She is also now enrolled in the hairdressing program at our Girls' Vocational Center. The change in her outlook has been wonderful to see, and you helped put that big smile on her face!

Mary Muroski 5/21/25 Mary Muroski 5/21/25

We Keep Going!

What makes you optimistic? I know that can be a tough question these days.

Thanks to all of you, we see progress. Sometimes it's slow, and sometimes there are setbacks. However, the success we see keeps us focused on the programs that are breaking the generational cycle of poverty.

So, here's the good that you make possible!

Mary Muroski 4/23/25 Mary Muroski 4/23/25

Thank Goodness for You!

*Before you read on, I want to let you know that the content of this email might be triggering if you have been a victim of violence.

Betty is 14 years old. She's a child who had a child four months ago. When I write about situations like this, I often say that “she became pregnant in very difficult circumstances.” She was a victim of violence.