Uganda Rural Fund (URF)

Archive for November 21st, 2009

21 Nov
3

URF 2010: International Youth Camp & Young Professionals 4 Community Development Conference

“To inspire active engagement, the conference is an action-driven event. Each participant must commit to take concrete action on an issue they are passionate about.” When: January, Friday 8 –  Sunday […]

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13 Nov
2

Giving rural Ugandans the simple means to build a future: Observations of a Volunteer, Molly Dierks

“The kids at Hope had overcome TREMENDOUS obstacles to be learning and be in school. The adults worked hard to provide for their families. Many of the teens took care […]

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10 Nov
1

Education for Africa–Is it the best solution to break the cycle of poverty and whose responsibility?

“Education is the most powerful tool you can use to change the world”– Nelson Mandela. I wrote this piece for the National African Students Association newsletter. You are reading this […]

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08 Nov
0

Volunteering in Uganda: Kelsey & Rebecca share their stories

“It’s really amazing how resilient these children are when they are taking care of their siblings, trying to go to school and find food to eat.” – Rebecca an Kelsey […]

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05 Nov
0

Kids show big Talent – empowerment through art

At Hope Academy, we are committed to developing kids’ talents through various forms of art: music, dance, drama, crafts, and sports. On November 01, students at Hope Academy showcased their […]

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