August 2022 Newsletter
We’re pleased to introduce you to The Marianne and Jeremy Rusk Library at REACH for Uganda’s second partner school – Matuwa Junior School in Namisindwa district. The library was made possible by the children of Marianne and Jeremy Rusk and their families in honor of their parents Marianne and Jeremy
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Student Story: Katisi Sarah Kutosi
My name is KATISI SARAH KUTOSI, a second year student at the Uganda Petroleum Institute in Kigumba pursuing a diploma in Petroleum Engineering. I had a dream, a dream to shine, to bloom and sprout. I had this undying passion to glitter, to blossom, to prosper but the dream was unreachable, beyond the glorious sky…
A Third Year Medical Student Shares His Story Godfrey Natseli
I joined Arlington Junior School in March, 2007, P2 class. I remember the moment with particular clarity, probably because, more than most other students, it was special. It was the beginning of not just a new chapter, but an entirely new story. Surprisingly even at that age, I could relate with such complex emotions, at…
February / March Newsletter
Catch up with what’s going on with projects in Uganda, including a student spotlight, a visit to Arlington Junior School by the US Ambassador, construction update and meet some of our doctors.
2021 Highlights
We had so much to celebrate in 2021! Thank you for all of your support!
Teen Trip 2022
Join us for the adventure of a lifetime! June 28 -July 15th, 2022 Each year, REACH for Uganda and AAH offers a chaperoned Teen Service Trip to Uganda to give students the opportunity to visit our program and volunteer at our Schools and clinics in Uganda. This tripis only for teens (ages 15-18) and limited…
The Daily Point of Light Awarded to REACH for Uganda
John and Joyce Wanda were honored to be the Daily Point of Light on February 14, 2022. The Daily Point of Light Award is presented by Points of Light each day, celebrating the power of individuals to spark change and improve the world. Founded in 1990 byt President George H.W. Bush, Points of Light is…
Uganda, Aug. 2021: Students Strain Under the Pandemic
Greetings to all our friends and supporters in the REACH for Uganda community. It has been almost 18 months since the first cases of covid-19 were reported in Uganda. For a country that has dealt with major cases of HIV, Ebola, and other viruses, the playbook was familiar – close borders, restrict movements, enforce masking,…
MISSING MY SPONSOR!
Mary Watsemba, Grade Seven, writes about the special role her sponsor plays in her life.
Family Meetings Can Be Fun, Productive, and Meaningful
During this time, REACH is pleased to provide information to help make our current situation a little easier. Below is an article originally published on Roots of Action. Family meetings are opportunities for parents and children to discuss important issues, strengthen communication, reinforce values, and nurture positive relationships. Often, parents and kids are reluctant to…
THE GREAT WORK OF OUR TEACHERS
Bwayilisa Mercy, Grade 6, shares how the pandemic has inspired her to finish her education so she can find a job to help improve her community.