Child Sponsorship: Why we abandoned the fundraising campaign that was raising funds!
The 80 children at the orphanage were starving, sleeping on rocky dirt floors, and living amidst garbage. They lacked basic amenities and desperately needed rescuing. We also discovered that the […]
Why does it take a rock star to get us talking about aid to Africa?
Newspapers have leaped upon the comments by singer Ed Sheeran, who refuses to add his endorsement to the latest Band Aid single “Do They Know it’s Christmas?” Yet Ed is […]
Why Buildings Matter: It’s Not Just About Education, It’s About Opportunity
When we talk about education in developing communities, the conversation often focuses on teachers and supplies, overlooking something just as essential: the buildings themselves. In Uganda, I’ve learned that well-constructed […]
Brick by Brick: How a School Can Break the Cycle of Poverty
Education is often hailed as the key to a brighter future, but in many parts of the world, access to quality schooling remains out of reach. For communities facing poverty, […]
