Launching with laptops
Three of our university-bound scholars received laptops to ensure they’re prepared to hit the ground running as they start school this August. “Thank you so much for this laptop!” said…
Stronger together
One Heart Uganda is more than a program, it’s one big family! We gathered our past and recent graduates along with current scholars, parents and siblings to celebrate this June.…
Donutz!
On a sunny, 70-degree day, the St. Andrew second grade class was celebrated for raising the most money of any class in this year’s Penny Challenge. The school raised a…
Doctor dreams
Lydia is entering her second year of clinical medicine at St. Francis Health Sciences College in Mityana. She’s excited that she now can perform procedures that she used to only…
Full ride scholarship
We are thrilled for Jovan, who has received a full government scholarship to study medicine at the University of Constantine III in Algeria. He is learning to speak French this…
Helping new mothers
Uganda needs midwives to help new mothers safely bring the next generation into the world and Vesta is on it. She has started her first year at the Mityana Institute…
Elevating her classroom and herself
We’re so proud of Josephine, who is upgrading to a Bachelor’s degree in Education starting this May at Kampala University. She currently teaches at Mumsa High School in Mityana (her…
Insights from Jovan
“Children embody pure joy and curiosity reminding us of the beauty in simple things. OHU’s unwavering support is a guiding light in my journey and most of the times I…
Challenge catches on
St. Anne Parish School in Barrington recently ran their first Penny Challenge and raised $1200 – ensuring Jessica has the scholarship funds to finish her secondary school education. The school’s…
Change for Zaituni
Zaituni This year, St. Andrew School focused its annual Penny Challenge on creating real change for 11-year old Zaituni. Students and their families raised $3600 to ensure Zaituni has the…
Scholar insights for 2025
As we head into the new year, we caught up with some of our students to hear their thoughts about studies, friends and who inspires them. A special thanks to…
Get your red out!
St. Andrew School kicks off its Catholic Schools Week on Monday, Jan. 27th with One Heart Uganda Day. Students will wear red to school to celebrate and clean out their…
Grateful student video
Watch this video from our students thanking Ms. Rachel Werderits for her Chicago Marathon run that supports our students’ scholarships.
Running in tandem
There’s so much we have in common even when it comes to running. In the tiny village of Lwamata where Fr. Matthias lives, they run a 5K race every year.…
Ms. W running for OHU!
We’re especially excited for this year’s Chicago Marathon because one of our favorite St. Andrew School teachers, Ms. W., is running in support of OHU students. Rachel Werderits has been…