Martha Wants You to Know
You've heard several of the stories of girls who found our vocational center this year and are now enrolled in our classes.
This week, Hilda and I are bringing you Martha's story. Just over a year ago, Martha graduated from our two-year tailoring certificate program.
Now, her life is much different, and that is all because of you! Just look at how she shines in the photo! This is the life-changing difference your donations make.
From Fear to Confidence
It fills my heart when our team sends photos from our Vocational Center in Buwudha village: the smiles, the laughter, the pride in every girl's face.
Each one of these young women has faced unthinkable challenges from trafficking, violence, early marriage, and a lack of opportunity. But today, they stand taller, confident and hopeful. That transformation exists because of you!
Alright, Alright, Alright!
Janet’s mother suffers from mental illness and struggles to care for her. Janet only went to primary school for a few years. Some relatives took her in when a community member saw how neglected she was. Unfortunately, the relatives made her work long days digging in the gardens in the hot sun and with little food.
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.
Real People, Real Stories
The other day I saw a news report about many of those “feel good” stories you see on social media. Evidence shows that most are AI generated and not actually true.
Well, all of our posts and stories are about real people, real situations, and real hope, and that hope is thanks to all of you!
This week Hilda brings you Namugele Maureen's story. It is one of unimaginable tragedy and struggle. But thanks to the help she receives from our Girls' Vocational Center, it's also one of hope.
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.