Spreading Hope: Caitlan McDaniel
Below is an excerpt of a story that has been featured on WaupacaNOW about new REACH volunteer, Caitlan McDaniel written by Angie Landsverk. A year ago, Caitlan McDaniel was preparing to head for Kenya. This year, she’s in Uganda. “These opportunities just keep coming up, and I can’t say no,” she said. McDaniel left earlier…
REACH SanGala – Sponsorship!
Hope for Ugandan Children REACH for Uganda 5th Annual Gala & Auction Friday, October 28, 2011 7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Key Bridge Marriott, Capitol View Ballroom 1401 Lee Highway Arlington, Virginia 22209 In Uganda, government operated schools – especially in rural areas, which comprise 80% of the country – are severely overcrowded…
In the News: Article in The Observer (Uganda)
Below is an excerpt of an article titled, “Americans Breathe Hope in Bududa,” taken from The Observer written by Immaculate Wanyenze : In the affluent suburbs of Kampala, parents have a list of good schools to choose from for their children. But for parents in Bududa’s communities, REACH for Uganda (REACH) – as aptly named…
Save the Dates!
1. REACH at the Arlington County Fair. We’ll be at the Fair 11-14 August at the Thomas Jefferson Community Center located at 3501 2nd St South in Arlington, VA. Come see us at the REACH booth: Thursday 7pm -10pm, Friday 10am – 9 pm, Saturday 10 am – 9 pm, & Sunday 11 am –…
REACH Music Program Reaches New Heights- The National Level!
Primary School Music Competitions take place every year in Uganda, and each year REACH for Uganda eagerly participates. However, 2010 was a miraculous year for REACH because it finally reached its ultimate goal and qualified for the NATIONAL level! This was an enormous success for REACH for Uganda because it had been a long journey…
ATS Family Visits REACH
On Monday, June 14, the Bowman Family visited Bumwalukani and REACH for Uganda. Rob Bowman, Dina Esposito,and their 3 children, Christina, 15, Mariah, 13, and Robert, 9, have been living in Africa for the last 4 years. They spent the first 2 years of their time in Africa living in Addis Abba, Ethiopia, and the…
Interview with New REACH Librarian, Aidah Kimono
Q: Tell us about your background: A: “I was born in Nairobi, Kenya and attended Kibera Primary School. My mother was a housewife and my father a mechanic. I have two brothers and six sisters (all currently living in Mbale). In 2000 my family moved to Mbale, Uganda. There I attended Mbale Secondary School from…
Primary Four- A Transition Class Workshop
Compiled by Tr. Shibale Richard Kakala A teacher’s workshop was conducted at the REACH school premises starting on Wednesday 26th- Friday 28th of May 2010. The purpose of the workshop was to help all the teachers acquire knowledge and skills of handling the transitions class, P4. This workshop was mainly for the teachers of Grade…
REACH Students Help at IDP Camp
Although the major landslide occurred several months ago, there is still a pressing need for aid and assistance for the displaced residents of the affected areas. Arlington has continued to support the IDP camp in Bulucheke by donating items, building structures, and distributing goods. This past term, before students departed for term break, the upper…
“The Shocking News”
Report by: Kitsamba Davis and Wamboko Ronald from S3 It was a rainy, cold morning when we heard about the occurrence of the lands in Bududa. It seemed shocking to us who had parents, relatives, and friends there. Having heard the shocking news, we were worried about our lovely school, REACH for Uganda, because it…
Headmaster Thomas Visits ThinkFun and Swanson
by Elisa Joseph Anders On April 30th, REACH Headmaster Thomas and I visited ThinkFun (makers of Math Dice, Rush Hour, and other mind-challenging games). We spoke with Founders Bill Ritichie and Andrea Barthello and curriculum specialist Charlotte Fixler about ways to work together to help REACH students develop critical thinking and math skills. They made excellent…