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.
Reset and Recharge
Thanks for the many comments on Tibenda Phiona's story last week.
I always enjoy hearing from you, and we'll be bringing you more of those in the near future.
You are making such a difference in their lives!
Someone asked me the other day if I worked around the clock! Not quite, and I'm trying to get better at asking for help and taking a break to recharge!
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.
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!
Pay Day
Seeing the reaction when one of our woman business owners, like Keziya above, gets paid for her hard work fills me with joy, and I hope it does the same for you. Your support is what makes this happen! This week, the weavers in our women's Kisakyamukama business group received cash in hand from the sale of several of their baskets and other items. This is one of the groups selling at our craft store in Kamuli town.
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.