Jovan and Michael are delighted. They recently received new laptops to ensure they’re equipped to excel in their college and university classes. Computers have always been an important part of post-secondary learning, and this past year they proved essential in supporting distance learning. We’re so grateful for the donations that have made these laptop purchases…
After a 2-year hiatus, Sunday night’s Pizza Appreciation party was well with worth the wait. There are many things we’ve all missed over the last year and half, and this event is at the top of our list. Being able to catch up in-person and, enjoy great pizza and fellowship – was delicious. We’re so…
We’re so proud of Lawrence. He’s worked hard at Ndejje University for the last four years and has just begun an internship with the Grant Thornton firm in Kampala. A special thanks to the Boin family, who were first introduced to Lawrence when he was 13 years old and attending secondary school in Mubende. Lawrence…
We’re proud to share the recent results we received from our students’ candidate exams. 15 students took Primary 7 exams and 13 students passed and are ready to attend Senior 1 – which is the U.S. equivalent of entering freshman year of high school. Two of our Primary 7 students are choosing to continue on…
We paid tribute to an amazing and inspirational man this week. Many years ago, Fr. Jack Farry put in motion the relationship we have with Uganda and the possibility of our program, One Heart Uganda. He first met Fr. Matthias at St. Thomas the Apostle in Hyde Park and later invited him back to our…
Our Hand Up scholar, Juliet, is continuing to attend her civil engineering courses at Ndejje University virtually during the latest government lockdown period. With the help of her new laptop, she’s able to complete required curriculum through the university’s learning management system. In addition to attending university courses, Juliet has been able to keep up…
We’re so lucky to have our assistant program coordinator, James, working to keep us connected to our students, especially during these difficult times. James works with Fr. Matthias, our Uganda program lead, to communicate with OHU students and their families, and help us track their progress. A boda-boda, the Ugandan term for motorcycle, is his…
Patience paid off for our newly sponsored student, 6-year old Patience. Soon, she will begin her primary school education in Kiboga, thanks to the support and care provided by Emily Witt and Will Arndt. On his last visit to Uganda, Will was able to play games with Patience and get to know her while her…
Uganda has entered a second lockdown. As virus infections rise and vaccinations are scarce, the government announced all schools, centers of worship and public transportation would be suspended until the end of July. This is especially disappointing and devastating for our students, who had returned to school eager to learn and socialize with friends. Fr….
Accounting and veterinary science are pretty different career paths – but Lawrence and Geofrey have one thing in common – they are working toward internships in their areas of study. Just like in the U.S., internships are an important step in launching a successful career in Uganda. Lawrence is completing his last semester at Uganda…