Weekly updates on news and events from Uganda!

Smile power: No teeth required!

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…

If You’re Happy and You Know It…

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…

Beautiful but Deadly

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…

Spreading Love

“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…

Talk about pride and joy!

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.