A new Library Borrowing system to promote a culture of reading among Ugandan students
In February, 2012, URF purchased over 1,000 new textbooks for the community library at Hope Academy. In this article, volunteers, Jessica and Jehan share updates on the process of cataloging all the […]
Read MoreSoccer competitions at Hope Academy: Promoting teamwork, discipline, and leadership
Sports are a major component of the extracurricular program at Hope Academy. Sports such as soccer (football in Uganda) are not only essential for the physical health of the youth but also […]
Read MoreVincent Oketch, 10 years, with swollen buttocks and needs urgent medical help
This beautiful boy, Vincent Oketch, 10 years old, needs urgent medical attention. He is having a complication which has led to a body disorder. His body can’t afford to control […]
Read MoreCelebrating Women’s Day, Celebrating Life!
URF staff and volunteers organized a series of activities to honor our women on the International Women’s Day on March 08, 2012. At URF, we are committed to the empowerment […]
Read MoreVillage Homestays connect volunteers with families and Uganda culture
“A homestay is where a day is spent with a family and the volunteer helps around the house with chores, homework, whatever needs to be done.” by Gregory, a Canadian […]
Read MoreEmpowering rural Youth through village banking (micro-finance) and business skills
URF Youth United to Serve organised a village banking training on Saturday 10th, March 2012 to help them acquire the some business skills and promote a culture of saving the little money […]
Read MoreRevamping the Hope Academy Library making it user-friendly
Recently URF purchased new books for the community library at Hope Academy but the space needed some tuning up to make the library user-friendly. Two volunteers, Jehan Loke and Jessica […]
Read MoreEnsuring Kids’ Health through Health Promotions workshops in primary schools
“I think this is the most important thing to know, that everyone is equal, we are all deserving of love, respect and acceptance. We are a person before an illness.” […]
Read MoreNew Textbooks to improve the quality of education for kids in Uganda’s rural schools
It was a moment of Joy to both teachers and students of Hope Integrated Academy when new books that totaled over 1,000 copies or more were delivered to school. The […]
Read MoreLeadership Institute offering leadership training for kids in primary schools
At URF, we believe that without good leadership, our communities can not see any development. The people have to be empowered to become the champions of change within their communities. As a […]
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