Our Top Ten
What a year it's been! We're excited to share our Top 10 Moments of the Year with you—moments that reflect what we've accomplished and built together.
This isn't just our story; it's yours. So as you read through, we hope you'll see yourself in these moments and know how deeply grateful we are for your support. Celebrate with us, and dream bigger for what's ahead in 2025!
What a Difference a Year Makes!
Last year at this time, I was asking for support for some children In Uganda who were orphaned and desperately wanted to go to school.
You rose to the challenge and we raised enough to send 12 children to school. As the results come in from the various schools they are in, we are excited that so far all have passed to the next grade.
Top of Her Class and a Home for the Holidays
Congratulations to Martha!! She received top grades in her class and was promoted to Primary 4 for the next school year which starts in February. One year ago, Martha had no hope of attending school. She is an orphan being raised by her elderly grandfather who had no money for her school tuition.
Meet Goretti
Meet Goretti! She came to our girl's vocational center in Buwudha village looking for help. She had heard about the center and was desperate to learn a skill so she could have a better future.
It’s All in a Day’s Work
It was just a typical Monday for our team in Kamuli. When I get up at about 5 am, they have all been busy for 8 hours and our WhatsApp group chat is full of photos of all that is happening!
Investing in Women
Invest in women, accelerate progress was the theme this year for International Women's Day and we have been continuing this focus to help break the generational cycle of poverty.
A Healthy Start In Life
With our expanded work in rural communities in Uganda this year, you have helped children get a healthy start in life. One of the most challenging issues our team faces is helping single teen mothers who have no resources, no one to turn to.
The Principal’s Office?
Since my first visit to Uganda 14 years ago, I have enjoyed spending time visiting schools and even doing a little guest teaching. This time I visited about 20 schools and was in about 100 classrooms I think!
It was great to visit the students you all helped send to school this year! Each time we stopped at a school, our students were told to report to the principal's office. You can imagine they might have thought they were in trouble for something! Monika was relieved when she saw it was us!
The Ultimate Streaming Service!
Meet Goreti, Sarah, & Christin. These girls had to leave school two years ago because their families could no longer afford the tuition. In rural Uganda, girls who have to leave school are often left to “fend for themselves” to get food to survive. You might imagine what that means!