The Student.Go Uganda team has been BUSY over the last few weeks and was without access to communication (and occasionally without power and water) until just the last several days. With just under a week remaining, our team will try and catch you up on our adventures over our remaining time in Uganda as well … Continue reading
Tag Archives: Uganda
Parton to Poverty
Today was the national holiday Martyrs’ Day in Uganda, celebrating a group of Christians that were killed by King Mwanga in 1886. While thousands of Christians make pilgrimages, our local hotel chose to celebrate by playing Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers on loud speakers at 7 am! Neadless to say, waking up to Dolly is … Continue reading
So you think YOU can dance?
She is displaced in Kampala, lost her husband to AIDS, has HIV herself, and takes care of 15 kids. Despite all of this, she is dancing and singing “I’m so glad that Jesus set me free” while making necklaces from paper strips. This is the story of just one of the women at the widow’s … Continue reading
Images from Uganda 2
Some more images from the team’s time in Uganda Continue reading
Images from Uganda
Images from the team’s time in Uganda – these photos were taken by Jen Wilmore – Continue reading
What is Falling Through the Cracks?? July 17 by Meredith
Thursday, July 17 Today, after the crazy rafting adventure yesterday, we hit the road for our trip to the East part of Uganda. Our stop for the day was at King’s Kids School in Palissa, where we also stayed the night. On the school grounds there were around 4-5 classrooms in two different buildings, a … Continue reading
Aren’t We Beautiful? July 15 by Nina
We arrived in Kampala, Uganda yesterday afternoon and were greeted by our hosts, Jade and Sheila. Travels were good and nobody got sick this time. This morning started off at the Cornerstone Uganda office. We learned about the many ministries they have going on. One big thing they are doing is a leadership training program … Continue reading
Rough Waters – grateful hearts
Today – 8 of the 13 team members chose to go on a rafting excursion on the Nile River on their day off in Uganda. It was a once in a lifetime opportunity to experience the Nile through white water rafting. Part of the trip invovled Class 5 rapids and unfortunately – their raft capsized. … Continue reading