Near the end of my visit to Mustard Seed, in October, Ramadan (S-4) approached me with an idea. The school had given him so much, and he wanted to give something back. His gift? A design for Mustard Seed’s very first school flag. His written proposal explained the meaning behind the design: Blue represents both…
We just received fabulous news from Mustard Seed! This class (last year’s O-levels leavers) received the best grades ever on the Uganda Certificate of Education exams! Pictured here while they sang their class song: Mustard Seed – a Reason to Smile. The lyrics included: “our school, our home, our family!” I hope that gives you a reason…
Listen closely. You may be able to hear the cheering all the way from Mustard Seed. The Primary Leavers Exam results are in, and the news is extraordinary. Out of 36 students, 17 achieved the highest mark—a 1st grade. To put this in perspective, many schools outside of the big cities celebrate when even one…
Schools have not yet opened in Uganda, but on Tuesday, several students and staff gathered at Mustard Seed for lunch and a small celebration. An American couple, Bernie Milano and Sharon Pierson, longtime sponsors and supporters of the school, were in Uganda and arranged to pay a visit. It’s hard to say who was more…
You may remember Bosco’s incredible journey from a young boy with a physical disability at Mustard Seed to a professional environmental engineer. This morning, I was delighted to see a WhatsApp message from him. Since Tuesday, the Ugandan government has shut down all internet and mobile services, leaving the country in a digital blackout that…
It’s not only the students who have grown at Mustard Seed—the campus itself tells a remarkable story of expansion and possibility. Mustard Seed Primary School began on rented property of less than an acre with just a few small buildings. Seventeen years later, this aerial view reveals a thriving 13+ acre campus (you can get…
I met Dr. Peter on my first trip to Uganda over 20 years ago, when his dream of training healthcare professionals was just a seed. A few years later, young Stuart arrived at Mustard Seed Primary School after his father’s death. Through countless obstacles, Stuart pursued his education all the way to earning his midwifery…
In October, Stuart, from Mustard Seed’s pioneer class, started his first real job as a midwifery instructor at a nursing school. Last week I told you about that exciting beginning. This week? The plot thickens. A few days ago, Stuart sent me this photo… His message was: Today is my Day 2 as an assessor…
Imagine the walk home—a heavy bag of food in your arm, soap tucked inside, and a live chicken under your other arm. For Mustard Seed families, last week’s Christmas packages meant full bellies, clean hands, and the knowledge that someone cares. As students and parents gathered on campus, the atmosphere was filled with gratitude and…
Captured in this quiet moment is the Mustard Seed parable come to life. Ian, once a small child at our school himself, has blossomed into a successful Telecommunications Engineer who returned to inspire our secondary students. What touched my heart most was watching him spontaneously kneel beside these young primary girls, drawn to their curiosity…