A Classroom Without Borders
There was a lot of excitement in Busikwe village recently when some of the children there “traveled” all the way to Vermont without ever leaving home.
Fifth-grade students at Hinesburg Community School and Charlotte Central School joined children from Busikwe for a virtual visit that went beyond a simple video call. This time, the U.S. students were invited into daily life in the village.
It All Adds up to Change!
What makes you feel optimistic? I know that can be a hard question.
Here's one answer: 11-year-olds stepping up to help other kids across the world.
I want to give a huge thank you to the 5th-grade students and teachers at Hinesburg Community School in Vermont. For the third year in a row, they hosted a Penny War, and this time, they raised $1,400 for our students in Uganda.
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.
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.
Three Months In
It's hard to believe the first three months of 2025 are gone! You all have made so much change happen for many children and families!!
Here is a recap of just some of what you have made possible so far this year.
Connecting Cultures
Singing, dancing, and laughing together! That's just some of what 5th-grade students in the U.S. and Uganda were doing this week in a live video visit.