Weekly updates on news and events from Uganda!
Having a safe haven like Mustard Seed Nursery School is life-changing for little ones dealing with tough situations at home. Bright smiles like this 5-year-old’s remind me exactly why we started the first nursery school in Lukaya, Uganda, back in 2005. Thanks to caring people like you, this unique school provides incredible opportunities while allowing…
Wishing you a day as joyful as these second-graders singing and dancing with glee. (If you have 45 seconds, click and enjoy the video.) May their exuberance and infectious smiles brighten your spirits today. Happy Friday! P.S. Thanks to your generosity, the needed lightning rods have been ordered. Boarding students will continue to benefit from Mustard…
This is not our usual Foto Friday email because earlier this week, I received a message from Uganda that I need to share with you. The short story is that lightning rods must be installed on all buildings at Mustard Seed Academy quickly, or the government will close the boarding section. 265 students will be…
Longtime partner Nancy Squires suggested we form a group for select Mustard Seed Secondary girls. The group could help young women develop their ‘star power.’ Her support led to the Moxie Sisters Club, another way to enrich the lives of vulnerable students. “Moxie Sisters Club is just perfect. I’m glad to be one of the…
I love to send you joy on Fridays, but today, we have a reminder of the constant struggles of our neighbors in Uganda. There have been terrible rainstorms, winds, and flooding in Lukaya again. Mayor Charles shared these pictures of one neighboring school. Other schools also suffered damage—roofs were blown off (as in the photo),…
Two young students were eager to share their musicianship at an impromptu recital. Not intimidated by fourteen secondary school students or American visitors. Click on the photo to watch the 50-second video of the sweet music. 🥰 Learning to read music and play the piano is rare for Ugandan children—but not at Mustard Seed. Thank…
“I am currently at this simple school, spreading love, spending my time with them.” While waiting for her university acceptance, Annabel volunteered to help me at Mustard Seed Academy. When I left, she took a small sales job and dedicated her spare time to volunteering at the ‘simple school’ pictured below. When I said, “That…
“Call me crazy, but I love to see people happy and succeeding.” “Am Geofrey (Ddingiro) Kaliisa Tyson, Am a chef, Am the CEO – Taata Africa Foundation, Am a voice for the voiceless, Am a father to the fatherless. All these keep me smiling to bring hope to many hopeless souls.” Geofrey began as a…
Brenda’s grandmother’s decision to enroll her precious granddaughter in a new school 18 years ago changed their lives. (Jjajja was free to work without worrying about Brenda’s care.) Now, as Mustard Seed’s social worker, Brenda’s dream of helping other orphans experience the same family love she was blessed with is coming true.
The goal of $4640 to order 36 desks and chairs was exceeded. Yippee! It will be an exciting day when the new furniture is delivered. The vastly improved comfort and positive classroom environment wouldn’t have been possible without your support. THANK YOU!