Send Up the Fireworks!
This week, we were officially recognized as a Community-Based Organization in Kamuli District, Uganda! This is a big deal for our team, acknowledging all their efforts and the work they have done for the past nine years!
As our outreach and success in the Kamuli town and the surrounding villages has grown over the years, the local council members (politicians) approached us and we were invited to formally register CLP as a Community-Based Organization (CBO). Our team was thrilled to have their hard work and progress seen as making a real difference for the most vulnerable.
The Top 5 Reasons We Shine
The other day I was talking to Christina, a supporter of ours for the past two years, and she said she was recently telling a friend why she gives to CLP. She also said that we should toot our own horn more as an organization.
It made me stop and think!
So I thought I'd share with you what we do well as an organization to help the most vulnerable children, and what makes us unique.
Babies, Baskets, and Bags!
Thanks to our wonderful donors, teen mom Joan was able to have a healthy delivery in a clinic. Both she and baby Sulaiman are doing well. This would not have been possible without your support, and yes, I want to tell you once again that you make a lifesaving difference! Once Joan is ready, she will be resuming classes in hairdressing at our Girls' Vocational Center.
Spotlight on Hilda!
This week, I wanted to introduce you to, and shine a spotlight on, Namuwanga Hilda who is our lead program coordinator in Uganda. She is always ready with a welcoming smile and has a wonderful sense of humor. You see her in most of our photos and videos.
A Safe Space
On any given day, you can stop by our Girls' Vocational Center in Buwudha village and you will see it packed to the walls!
While the girls in our tailoring program are learning, many of their young children are crawling around under the tables and in front of the center. It's been working, but it hasn't been the ideal situation.
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.
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.
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.
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!