Letters from Uganda

Letters from Uganda

I thought it would be nice to let you hear how much the children appreciate what you do for them – in their own words: I am fine and now living a very happy life because of the Grace of God he has put upon me through you . . . I truly appreciate your support, love and care towards me and may the good Lord reward you abundantly. – Margaret I am doing fun, schooling enjoying each day I step at school. Thank you for the love you have...

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A Mother’s Influence

When we talk about TOUCH in Uganda, the program is synonymous with its founder, Sara Sebyala. The children there call her “Mama TOUCH” or “Mummy Sara”. In the United States, Sara represents the children, sharing their stories and inspiring us to help with the task of raising so many hurting little ones. After all, Sara has been doing this – caring for children orphaned or trapped by poverty and sickness and war...

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Harness the Wind

Don’t give up. There is a way to make it – be inspired today to do something . . . When William Kamkwamba, from Malawi, was 14, he built an electricity-producing windmill from spare parts and scrap. It wasn’t a science project for school -in fact, he had dropped out of school because the family could not afford both school and food. He found instructions in a book, and saw a solution to a problem. Watch this video and see how...

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Upside Down Stamp

The pile of envelopes around my feet was growing. In front of me was a pile of thank you letters, newsletters, and addressed envelopes waiting for me to stuff. This is an all day event I thought to myself. Just then my husband looked over my shoulder and said “Stop! You can’t do that!” “What?” I muttered. “You can’t send a letter with an upside down flag on it,” he remarked as he pointed to the stamp on the envelope in my...

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