The joy radiating from Headteacher Peter’s face at our recent staff appreciation party tells a story of extraordinary achievement. In a district with 68 secondary schools—some over a century old and serving only full-fee-paying students—our young school is making headlines. Every Senior-4 student passed their government exams with flying colors, with two scholars earning country-wide…
Twenty-one years ago, we met Dr. Peter Kizza, a village elder with an audacious dream: to build a hospital and nursing school in rural Kalungi. As we (Dana and Kathryn Hiscock, Joe and I) stood with him on that first visit in 2003, just two miles from where Mustard Seed would take root in Lukaya,…
In the Mustard Seed library, students shared their thoughts about how their lives have changed since joining the school. Their words speak volumes: I have improved my class performance and found new loving and caring friends. Also, I got access to everything needed for successful academic performance, which includes a well-stocked library, computers with internet,…
Twenty years ago, a small team planted a tiny seed of hope in Lukaya, Uganda. Today, that seed – nurtured by caring partners like you – has grown into a flourishing garden—Mustard Seed Academy. Here, founder Dana Hiscock photographs a young dreamer. Twelve years ago, Hannah, in the red dress, was in the position…
After graduating from Mustard Seed Secondary School, Hadijjah trained as a medical laboratory technician. Good at everything, she earned multiple promotions across various clinics. Not content to stop there, Hadijjah earned her diploma in clinical medicine, driven by a dream to open her own clinic in an underserved area. Today, she’s planning her future medical…
Round and round with hearts aglow, Spinning, grinning as they go. Back in school, and love shines through— Every smile’s a gift from you! Happy Valentine’s Day!
When I first shared Foto Friday with you 17 months ago, I hoped these images would “transport you visually for a few seconds to the faraway place where you are doing so much good.” Today’s photo certainly offers that transportation – quite literally! Enjoy this window into the world you’re helping to shape!
After nearly three months of sitting on pins and needles, the Primary 7 students got the results of their Primary Leavers Exams. Twelve students earned 1st grades (similar to A’s), and 18 received 2nd grades (B’s), with only one student receiving a fourth grade, which is still passing! Those hand-knitted ‘thinking caps’ from our…
Meet Hamdan – our “singing midwife.” He just graduated from Lira University with a BS in Midwifery. His amazing journey from Mustard Seed through St. Henry’s Kitovu (where he even performed at President Museveni’s Christmas party!) to this remarkable achievement shows how support and opportunity can change a life. Through it all, his grateful heart…
The holiday season brought extra excitement to Mustard Seed Academy. Twenty-eight students from the Chess Club traveled to Mityana and competed in the three-day SOM chess tournament. This photo shows the level of focus and determination that would make any teacher proud. You share in that pride! Their focus paid off – our young champions…