Feeding the Five Thousand

SOVCO Kids show off their new clothes!

When I was preparing to go to Uganda, I kept collecting stuff that people just gave to me: clothes and shoes either bought or leftover from garage sales for the kids and the volunteers, old magazines that the Women of Hope could make into paper beads, and books to start a library for the children. My grown-up daughter's room was overflowing with this bounty, which I organized into packets for each of the sponsored children. There was about five times more stuff than I could fit into the two suitcases allotted to me.  I had to leave many things behind... to read more, click here.

Uhuru: Independence Day Festivities

Pictures of the children's guardians picking up checks for Independence Day Festivities:



Tuesday October 9 was the 50th anniversary of Uganda's independence from the British, called "Uhuru," meaning "independent" (in which language, I am not sure...I would guess Swahili). Apparently this holiday is almost equal to Christmas in the degree of celebration. With independence coming fairly recently, they probably appreciate it even more!   To read more, click this here.

The one in green is Scovia's stepmother, and the one in blue flowers is Arach Eunice's auntie.  Both of them are Women of Hope beaders, too.