Unlike other initiatives focusing only on specific regions, the SDGs are meant to improve conditions for people everywhere.
Read MoreAs many of us send our children back to school this month, it’s a great time to reflect on the power of education and how it shapes futures
Read MoreAthletics in Uganda is evolving, shifting from a leisure activity to a source of economic growth and social unity.
Read MoreUganda has made significant strides in creating a legal framework to support the rights of people with disabilities.
Read MoreToday was our very last full day in Uganda! The trip seemed to go by so fast, but today was the perfect finale.
Read MoreBefore the sun rose, we met outside the hotel at 6:30 am. We headed to Budongo Forest on the north side of The Nile and joined a tour guide to go chimpanzee trekking.
Read MoreToday, we left the Lacor Guest House and began the three-and-a-half-hour bus ride to Murchison Falls. It was sad to say goodbye to everyone we met, and many people gathered at the Lacor Guesthouse to see us off.
Read MoreWe signed it and brought it to the Hospital, telling Dr. Emmanuel that the generous donations we received totaled 7,008 USD. They were so thankful that this money would be used to help people with malaria at Lacor.
Read MoreDuring our visit to St. Jude Children's Home, "the moms" noticed the children lacked sufficient playground equipment. It was mentioned in passing, but I didn't hear more about it then.
Read MoreWe watched the show the students put on for us. It included a traditional dance called otole, among other performances. Once school was let out, we went to St. Jude Children’s Home to play with the kids. We also gave out the backpacks that we had packed before the trip.
Read MoreMichael is a microbiologist who works for Uganda’s Ministry of Health. Sharon met him back in 2000 when they worked together in the lab at Lacor Hospital during the ebola crisis.
Read MoreToday, we had the opportunity to tour the lagoons and incinerators at Lacor Hospital, gaining firsthand insight into its comprehensive approach to waste management. The Hospital's waste system has been approved by The National Environmental Authority.
Read MoreWe started the day by visiting Comboni Samaritans. Comboni Samaritans was originally a religious group of people who sold art to help HIV-positive women. It has since grown and is now run by the Comboni sisters. They have also set up a medical center and an education center.
Read MoreWe started today by visiting Gulu market. This massive market has people selling all kinds of items.
Read MoreNorthern Uganda still feels the effects of a brutal conflict waged by the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA). Led by the notorious Joseph Kony, this rebel group terrorized the region for over two decades, abducting children, committing atrocities, and displacing millions.
Read MoreThe Acholi are a group that people in other countries may not know about. We can help teach the world who they are by learning about them and their traditions.
Read MoreSt. Jude Children's Home is committed to providing a safe haven for vulnerable children, offering them love, care, and the promise of a better future. We visited today and discovered that several new babies were recently welcomed, each with a unique and heart-wrenching story.
Read MoreToday, we visited St. Jude’s Children’s Home, just a few steps from Lacor Hospital. St. Jude’s provides a safe and welcoming place to vulnerable children in Gulu and beyond!
Read MoreWe have a large group going on our journey with us this year
Read MoreToday we visited Lacor Hospital
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