Weekly updates on news and events from Uganda!

Mustard Seed Primary School Teachers at Play

Mustard Seed Primary School teachers experience the thrill of swinging, pushed by their colleagues. See a mixture of excitement and nervous laughter as they enjoy a simple pleasure many of us take for granted. From students to teachers, the new playground at Mustard Seed Primary School brings joy to all. For these young professionals, playing…

Joy in Motion on a Saturday Afternoon

Mustard Seed Primary School children have needed a playground for years. This year, Dana and Kathryn Hiscock, along with their three sons and their families, fulfilled that need. Their generous contribution is a game-changer for these young Ugandan students. As they swing, climb, and play, the children aren’t just having fun—they’re growing stronger, braver, and…

Time for fun with visitors

Diane Falk, our wonderful RPU board member, recently visited Mustard Seed with her son and two grandchildren. What a treat! Cheers and smiles as Diane’s granddaughter joins our secondary school girls for a lively soccer match. Only a few years ago, girls playing soccer was unheard of. Now look at them go! (Football was for…

Cooking up Smiles!

Senior-1 students at Mustard Seed Secondary School enjoy their Saturday practical in the new Vocational Learning Center. Here, they’re mastering the art of flatbread—just one of many traditional Ugandan and international recipes they are learning. After a morning of practical learning, our budding chefs come together to share their creations. Our Vocational Learning Center is…

One of Lukaya’s best ’boutiques’

Would your graduate friends and family be thrilled with a gift from this emporium? Perhaps not, but it’s a veritable wonderland for my Ugandan companions. From stylish clothes and sturdy bookbags to cozy blankets and comfy mattresses, this shop has it all – and more! What makes this place special is the shopkeeper herself. Need…

Stunning Sunset on the Lake

Lest you think all in Lukaya is struggle, want, and hardship, here’s a photo Joe took on one of his last trips to Uganda. The breathtaking sunset over the tranquil lake, with the silhouetted tree branches and the unique bird in the foreground, reminds us that there is beauty all around—in nature and in the…

Lightning Rod Installation at Mustard Seed

Lightning rods, smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, security lighting, and cameras are rare safety measures in Ugandan schools. But I’m delighted to report your compassionate giving has made these a reality at Mustard Seed, where students now live with more protection and security than most. Your messages of love and care were evident as the campus…

The Family Vehicle

This week’s photo captures a familiar scene across Uganda—a family relying on a motorcycle as their primary means of transport. I can easily guess that the girl on the back is returning to school after the term break. The pink suitcase indicates she’s a boarding student, and the matoke (green plantains) may be part of…