Meet Nangobi Sharifa! She's a single mother who belongs to the Muno Mukabi women's community savings group in Kamuli, Uganda.

If you've ever started your own business you know that feeling of excitement when you open the doors!  Well, our women and girls were overjoyed as the new Kisa Kyamukama shop opened for business and this is all thanks to you!

 It was just about a year ago that the women's group received materials to start a weaving cooperative in Buterimire village. Since then, these women have been meeting regularly to create mats, tablecloths, and other knitted items. 

They do celebrate Valentine's Day in Uganda and we wanted to send some love to you, our donors, from some of our recent Bridge to Success projects that you've made possible. 

Kuluthum had to leave school when her elderly grandmother could no longer afford her tuition.  She came to us to ask for help. Thanks to your donations, she will now be able to go back to school.  It won't be easy for her since she's missed two years. But she is very determined to succeed!

There's a buzz in the air as kids in Uganda get ready to go back to school next week. They're just finishing their summer vacation and the new year goes from February until November.

January has been a tough month! I wrote about the loss of our Shamim a couple weeks ago.  On Saturday, 17-year-old Margret lost her baby boy shortly after his birth. With the quick action of our team and the support of our donors, she was able to deliver in a clinic. However, the baby had complications, and there is no neonatal intensive care in rural Uganda. The support and care from our team and the community will help Margret heal physically and emotionally.

Betty and the rest of the team have been very busy the past few weeks out in the communities. Well, they are always busy, but they spent some long days working on projects to improve health.  

 Sometimes I come across those who think that people in need are “waiting for a handout.” That couldn't be further from the truth based on what we see and experience in rural Uganda.

Our hearts have been heavy this week as we said goodbye to Shamim, one of our dedicated community leaders. 

 On Saturday, January 11th, our wonderful and beloved Shamim passed away at the age of 35 after a brief illness. She was a woman who had a big impact on so many in her community.  Shamim started volunteering with CLP seven years ago and was the leader of one of our women's savings groups. 

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!