Celebrating academic achievement at Hope Junior School
At an early age, the children are inspired to dream big, work hard, and aim for excellence not only in academics but in all areas of life. Every year, we […]
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Solar energy transforming the education system in Africa
With a partnership with EWB engineering students from the United States, URF is harnessing the power of the sun to enable students have access to electricity at night.
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Water systems that enhance education for kids in rural communities
Could you imagine going to a school that has no water – then you would have to fetch water from three miles away? This is a norm for many school […]
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Winnie’s recovery: URF medical intervention that save lives
Winnie, now 20 years, suffered from a rare disease that cut off blood flow to her feet. With lack of proper medical attention, the feet rotted and gradually fell off. […]
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A gift of a goat empowers African women
The URF goats project was started last year in May by a group of volunteers and 54 students received goats. The aim of the project is to create a self-sustaining […]
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Transforming a bush into an educational campus: Hope Academy thriving with more than 340 students
Who could have ever imagined that a place where only a bush and wild creatures thrived today stands as a magnificent view of a campus – a home to over […]
Read MoreWinnie’s life transformed by love: restoring hope to a girl without feet
Meet Winnie, a girl I have been privileged to know for the past several weeks now. She has been a friend and like a sister to me. Winnie is 18 […]
Read MoreMedical interventions that save lives in rural communities
URF’s medical intervention model that focuses on preventative care involves medical camps. The camps are organized in various villages in coordination with our village health workers and local authorities. During […]
Read MoreHow proper nutrition and care given with love can transform life of a vulnerable child
At the time we met Janet in April, she was a 2 year old girl wrapped in a body of a six month old baby. She was severely malnourished while […]
Read MoreVolunteers share blessings with kids in child-headed families
URF supports child-headed families that are facing difficulties meeting their basic needs such as: school fees, clothing, clean water, housing, basic household supplies, etc. Child-headed families are homes in which children have […]
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