It’s a Slam Dunk!
The joy was off the charts when these kids got their first-ever pair of sneakers this week (and for some, their first-ever shoes)!
So much of life for kids in rural Uganda is hard for us to even imagine. I'm a bit choked up seeing the pics and just telling you about it!
Several months ago, we teamed up with Gorilla Hoops Basketball Academy to help get their sports program for vulnerable children started in Kamuli.
This week, thanks to several donors through our DonorSee platform, the kids received new (to them) sneakers, basketballs and other supplies for the program.
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.
A Tree Grows in Kamuli
Educating about the environment with our school gardens and planting trees is one of our sustainable programs to break the cycle of poverty and ensure our children's legacy!
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.
Village to Village
Here are just some activities that are happening in the villages this week that all of you make possible.
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.
Very Important Progress
t always makes me happy when I can give you good news! There are so many times when we see such incredible poverty in Uganda. But when we know that we've been able to make a difference it's cause for celebration, and that difference is because of you.