June/July 2022 Newsletter

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THE IMPACTS OF AJS TO INDIVIDUAL LIVES

Our students in Uganda have been writing essays as they continue learning remotely. We are happy to share their work. Please note student work is presented in its original content.…

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HOW AJS HAS MADE AN IMPACT ON ME

Our students in Uganda have been writing essays as they continue learning remotely. We are happy to share their work. Please note student work is presented in its original content.…

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MY STORY ABOUT CORONA VIRUS

Our students in Uganda have been writing essays as they continue learning remotely. We are happy to share their work. Please note student work is presented in its original content.…

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MY STORY ABOUT COVID-19

Our students in Uganda have been writing essays as they continue learning remotely. We are happy to share their work. Please note student work is presented in its original content.…

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The Unexpected Gifts of the Pandemic

In unprecedented moments like this, take the opportunity to deepen your relationships with those you love.

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Essay by Jeffrey Brandon Mubiru, Grade 3

Our students in Uganda have been writing essays as they continue learning remotely. We are happy to share their work. Please note student work is presented in its original content.…

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Distributing Food and Other Essentials in Uganda

Written By Phoebe Lubango, Director of Education Services, REACH Uganda I am glad to share with you this information and the excitement from the children and vulnerable community members from…

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Creative Tips to Help You Combat Stress and Avoid Parental Burnout This Summer

Juggling all of your responsibilities during this time is extra challenging. These strategies can help you navigate it all with less exhaustion and more joy.

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Practicing Compassion at Work During COVID-19 and Beyond

During this time, REACH is pleased to provide information to help make our current situation a little easier. Below is an article by Marina Khidekel, originally published on Thrive Global. A…

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How AJS has impacted on individual lives in the rural community

Our students in Uganda have been writing essays as they continue learning remotely. We are happy to share their work. Please note student work is presented in its original content.…

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Essential Storybooks On Race & Inclusivity For Your Child

Here are some free e-books about race and inclusion to start a conversation about systemic racism with your child.

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How to set effective boundaries during COVID-19

During this time, REACH is pleased to provide information to help make our current situation a little easier. Below is an article by Lindsay Tigar originally published on Ladders. A link…

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HOW AJS HAS HELPED ME TO FIGHT AGAINST COVID19

Our students in Uganda have been writing essays as they continue learning remotely. We are happy to share their work. COVID-19 is an air borne disease which is spread from…

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Talking about Black Lives Matter to Children

A kid-friendly article to discuss the Black Lives Matter movement.

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Summer Reading for Kids: Racial Injustice

REACH is pleased to provide resources for families, children, and communities to discuss and learn about the Black Lives Matter movement. This book summary is provided by The Conscious Kid.…

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Bill Gates’ Summer Reading List

Escape with a book. Bill Gates has shared his summer reading list.

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Update on Uganda: Next Steps

Dear REACH Supporters and Partners, Previously, we shared with you how REACH has been responding to the pandemic. We wanted to share the next steps for the school, our students,…

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Learning Resources for Kids

It’s officially summer! While we can celebrate the end of home schooling, we know that those cancelled beach trips and vacations means more time at home. These resources can help engage kids to learn – and have fun.

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Update on Uganda

Dear Supporters and Friends of REACH, We wanted to provide another update on the situation in Uganda and how the REACH for Uganda is meeting the challenge of Covid19. Uganda: With…

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Paving the Way for Others

Our conclusion of celebrating Women’s History Month by focusing on women making history in Uganda would not be complete without featuring our Co-Founder, Joyce Wanda. She has shared her experience…

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Our First Female Engineer!

We’re excited to introduce you to Milly Nakaka, one of our REACH graduates who has excelled. Milly recently graduated from Kyamboko University with a four-year degree in Telecommunication Engineering. She’s…

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Educational Leaders for Diverse Learning Communities

By: Mary Gibson, Marymount University The Education Department at Marymount University in Arlington, VA, is living its motto to educate leaders for diverse learning communities through our sustained work with…

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Mercy Nandutu: Future Nuclear Engineer

March is Women’s History Month, and this month REACH will be focusing on the rising stars who will certainly be making history for us in the future. Mercy Nandutu has been offered…

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Celebrating 15 Years of Impact in Uganda

In January, 2020 John and Joyce Wanda, REACH’s Co-Founders, led a trip to Uganda to celebrate REACH’s 15th Anniversary. John has shared his reflection of this trip: I am sitting…

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REACH for Uganda Water Project Progress Report

As the first calendar year of our water project draws to a close, REACH for Uganda wishes to announce that we have raised just over $310,000 so far this year,…

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Solar Panels next to school in Uganda

Bring Solar Power to Hawthorne-Scribner High School in Bududa. Goal is $250,000

REACH works to uplift communities. A crucial part of this is reliable access to power. In order to execute our commitment to sustainable solutions, this power needs to be produced…

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Man in hat providing clean drinking water for school kids at REACH for Uganda

Provide Clean Drinking Water for our Schools and Surrounding Communities

In Eastern Uganda, clean water is scarce, leading to hours spent by students and community members gathering polluted water, which causes serious gastrointestinal diseases. To address this, our clean water…

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Graphic design of STEM building at REACH for Uganda

Schoenbrun $300,000 Matching Challenge for STEM Program 

We are thrilled to announce that Board member Ben Schoenbrun and his wife Inga Schoenbrun have made a matching grant of $300,000 to the school’s STEM Program.  Ben and Inga will match…

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Digital mockup of STEM building on REACH for Uganda Secondary School campus

Bischoff-Regan $100,000 Matching Challenge for IT

We all know how necessary information and communication technology proficiency is in every child’s education throughout the world.  We are thrilled to announce that REACH Board Director Carol Ann Bischoff and her…

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A Transformative Journey: The 2024 Teen Service Trip to Uganda

REACH’s annual Teen Service Trip to Uganda is a highly impactful program that has been consistently successful in fostering cross-cultural understanding, community service, and personal growth. This summer, eight amazing…

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Cover of June 2024 Newsletter for REACH for Uganda

June 2024 Newsletter

Celebrating the finishing of the first phase of our secondary school construction and 2024 University & Vocational Graduates.

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Cover of May Newsletter for REACH for Uganda

May 2024 Newsletter

We are incredibly proud of the hard working students who achieved their dream of graduating from a university. They’re Uganda’s future and we are in awe of what they have been able to accomplish.

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Reach for Uganda campaign for water at school

Provide Clean Drinking Water For Our Schools

REACH for Uganda is reaching the final stages of construction for the first phase of our biggest project yet – the Arlington Secondary and Vocational School (ASVS), which will open…

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