A Cut Above
Greetings from our girls training in the hairdressing course at our Girls' Vocational Center!
Each week, they gather for lessons with their little ones right beside them. Because space is tight inside the center where the sewing machines are, the hairdressing classes meet outside under the shade. It's simple, but it works and the joy and determination you see in these young mothers is unmistakable.
Her Future Starts Now!
This year, we've helped more children than ever before, and that's because of you.
Girls like Rose and Jane wouldn't have these smiles, safety, or the chance at a better future without your generosity.
They're part of our Girls' Vocational Center, learning tailoring and business skills that are opening real doors. Through our Women's Craft Cooperative, they sell their creations, greet customers, and learn to manage money.
What it Takes
It's hard to believe there are only 55 days left in the year!
Your monthly donations this year have made an incredible difference! Because of you, 30 teen girls learned to sew, style, and step into confidence this year.
You made that happen, and so much more!
Field Trip Day!
Recently, 11 students from our Girls' Vocational Center in Buwudha set off on an unforgettable field trip to Jinja, the city where the Nile begins and dreams got a little bigger.
For most of the girls, the day was full of firsts: first time leaving their village, first time in a taxi, first time eating in a restaurant, first time in Jinja, and choosing their own fabric at the market!
Martha Wants You to Know
You've heard several of the stories of girls who found our vocational center this year and are now enrolled in our classes.
This week, Hilda and I are bringing you Martha's story. Just over a year ago, Martha graduated from our two-year tailoring certificate program.
Now, her life is much different, and that is all because of you! Just look at how she shines in the photo! This is the life-changing difference your donations make.
From Fear to Confidence
It fills my heart when our team sends photos from our Vocational Center in Buwudha village: the smiles, the laughter, the pride in every girl's face.
Each one of these young women has faced unthinkable challenges from trafficking, violence, early marriage, and a lack of opportunity. But today, they stand taller, confident and hopeful. That transformation exists because of you!
How Do You Choose?
There is no doubt about it, each day in Uganda our team members are faced with children who have very challenging circumstances. Sickness, disability, malnourished, no shelter, barely clothed.
Many of these stories you've seen in our weekly emails, and you've helped make an incredible difference!
It can be easy to feel overwhelmed and helpless. In the remote villages where we work in Uganda, CLP is usually the only organization providing help to the most needy.
Smiles for Miles!
Mwase, Shamilu, and Mbwali were absolutely overcome with excitement and gratitude! This is the difference you make!
Through our Bridge to Success projects with our partner Donorsee, we posted a project to help get new clothes and hygiene supplies for the children.
Alright, Alright, Alright!
Janet’s mother suffers from mental illness and struggles to care for her. Janet only went to primary school for a few years. Some relatives took her in when a community member saw how neglected she was. Unfortunately, the relatives made her work long days digging in the gardens in the hot sun and with little food.