Uganda Rural Fund (URF)

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28 Jul
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Powering schools, orphanages, and communities with solar

In the summer of 2018, working with our friends and partners from Richmond, Virginia and Virginia Tech engineering students we are harnessing the power of the sun to power up […]

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22 Feb
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The power of art to enhance children’s learning

Art has the power to teach, be an expression of emotions, and a medium for social, cultural and political activism. At URF, we believe that art can be a transforming […]

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12 Sep
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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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12 Sep
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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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12 Sep
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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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12 Sep
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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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25 Jul
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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 […]

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