Arlington Magazine: “Making School a ‘Happy Place’”
Arlington Magazine tells the story of John and Joyce Wanda and REACH for Uganda in this comprehensive article by Amy Brecount White
Experience of a Lifetime
Stepping out of my comfort zone like this doesn’t come naturally, but because I was willing to push
myself, I had the opportunity to create new relationships, immerse myself in a new culture, and expose myself to the beauty of the world around me.
July 2023 Newsletter
The long awaited dream for many children and people in Eastern Uganda is about to become a reality. Co-founders John and Joyce Wanda were onsite on August 12 to participate in a colorful groundbreaking ceremony for the Arlington Secondary and Vocational School in Kikholo town, Bududa district in Uganda.
June 2023 Newsletter
For over 19 years now, REACH for Uganda and our sister organization in Uganda, the Arlington Academy of Hope, have worked hard to lift education standards in eastern Uganda. Our two primary schools have an enrollment of over 800 students each year, providing untold opportunities for hundreds of kids who would otherwise not have a chance to advance.
May 2023 Newsletter
Matuwa and Arlington Junior Primary Schools just opened for their second term. For many, school is a happy place to be. Students receive a quality education with caring teachers, and two meals a day. Some of these students just learned they were sponsored while on holidays and are filled with joy. For $40 per month, you can impact the direction of a child’s future and their community.
April 2023 Newsletter
We dedicated the month of April to focus on our health care program. The Beatrice Tierney Health Clinics provide essential and critical services to the students and the communities we serve in Bududa and Namisindwa districts. Clinics are a lifeline for the people we serve in this region.
March 2023 Newsletter
Our volunteers on the Teacher Trip led by Marymount University Professor Dr. Elizabeth Langran have arrived in Uganda to conduct teacher training workshops for our teachers at Arlington and Matuwa Junior Schools and the outreach schools.
February 2023 Newsletter
A new academic year has started in Uganda! Arlington Junior School opened on February 6th. Our secondary and tertiary students also resumed their classes in February.
January 2023 Newsletter
Your support last year allowed us to successfully run our education, healthcare and community development programs in Uganda. More than 1,000 students are enrolled in our primary, secondary and tertiary education programs.
November 2022 Newsletter
The new way to exchange letters with your student is here! Our letter writing program is a special way to connect with your sponsored students.
October 2022 Newsletter
We thank everyone who attended theREACH Mad Hatter Gala and for dressing up too! What a great event it was! We enjoyed having you and hope you had a good time. Thank you for your bids and donations. We exceeded our goal, raising more than $94,000 to support our schools and clinics in Uganda.
August – October 2022 Newsletter
Catch up with what’s going on with projects in Uganda, including celebrating International Day of the Girl, exciting events, featured outstanding academic performers, and more.
