Connecting worlds
“Why would a boy in Uganda want one of our gym t-shirts?” It’s hard for children and adults to imagine how simple gifts packed in Chicago can arrive in the…
13,200 lunches: kids feeding kids
Remember your eight-year old birthday – what memories does it trigger? Birthday cake and candles, a circle of friends, a Battleship game or Lip Smackers, pin-the-tail on the donkey? Harper…
Marvin is sponsored!
Congratulations to Marvin – the oldest of the Mutyaba brothers. Thanks to the Bloodworth family, Lamar, Meg, Joshua and Noa, Marvin will advance his studies at the Kiboga Progressive Secondary…
Jovan is sponsored!
Congratulations to Jovan and thanks to his sponsors Nick and Jeannie Hopf for giving Jovan the opportunity to continue his studies and excel in a challenging learning environment. A strong…
Martin is sponsored!
Congratulations to Martin – the youngest of the Mutyaba brothers. Thank you to Mary Kaufman and Darrell Windle for sponsoring 9-year old Martin, who is in the Primary Two class…
Christmas in September
Crayons, books, shoes, Cubs hats, jerseys, necklaces, dominoes, bows, tic-tac-toe, toothbrushes, sketchpads … and most important letters and photos and drawings – sending wishes from one side of the globe…
Uganda Graduations: Part Two
Last week we shared with you our latest graduate success stories of Phiona and Christine, two exceptional young women starting a new chapter with diplomas in hand and an optimistic…
Graduation: Uganda Style
It’s that time of year for commencement speeches, caps and gowns and looking back on successes and ahead to new challenges – in other words – Graduation Season. And like many…
Aloysius is sponsored!
Congratulations Aloysius and thank you to the Brown family for getting our little 6-year old off to a great start in primary school. This sweet and funny little guy has…
Antonia is sponsored!
Congratulations Antonia and thanks to Laura, Dave and Harper Jordan for giving our darling 6-year old a wonderful start in primary school. Living with her mom and four siblings, Antonia…
Nicolas is sponsored!
Congratulations Nicholas and thank you to Jim Bouquet for helping this young man and his mother through the promise of education. Curious and bright, Nicholas loves to learn and play…
Fabio is sponsored!
Congratulations Fabio and thank you to Jim Bouquet for giving Fabio the opportunity to follow his dreams. After finishing secondary school, Fabio hopes to pursue his love of English and…
Peter is sponsored!
Congratulations Peter and thank you to the Brown family for helping 14-year old Peter continue his secondary education where his favorite class is religion. He has a dream to one…
Brian is sponsored!
Congratulations Brian and thank you to the Tan family for giving 10-year old Brian the opportunity to excel as he enters the fourth year of primary school. Your support gives…
Denis is sponsored!
Congratulations, Denis and thanks to St. Andrew’s School for raising “Dollars for Denis” to continue his education in the fifth grade at St. Peter’s Primary School. Your collective support means…