Weekly updates on news and events from Uganda!
This year’s students celebrate! It’s hard to imagine the joy and pride Mustard Seed students experience when hearing about the success of their older schoolmates. They appreciate how far their brothers and sisters have traveled, and it gives them hope. Without your support, the long journey from poverty to academic success could not have happened.…
What’s wrong with this scene? If you said ‘crowding,’ you’re observant! Sharp uniforms, big smiles, and creativity are there, but students need desks that are the right size, and they need a place to store their books and bags. I’m asking you to help upgrade the classroom. As little as $20 makes a difference by providing…
Clean water is easily accessible to hundreds of villagers daily around Mustard Seed’s Campus—thanks to the Rotary Club of Slippery Rock, PA, and the Rotary International Global Grant they spearheaded in 2014. Thank you, Ken Bennett—ten years later! The wells, pumps, water tanks, and taps are all still working. These sisters are just two of…
The beginning of the school year in Uganda means new uniforms for Mustard Seed students. They are luckier than most kids in Lukaya; thanks to you, uniforms, including sweaters and socks, can be ready for all. Each child has a dress uniform and a sports kit—locally made except for the socks. The quality and price…
Ash Wednesday, Valentine’s Day, the burial of a 17-year-old star student, and the announcement of exam results all came together this week at Mustard Seed Secondary School. One of the top students in last year’s Senior-4 class was Kiweesi Jude. He was known for helping other students whenever asked—late at night or before sunrise. Helpful,…
We featured Ian a few weeks ago; here he is with his classmate, Brenda, and a few family members last Friday after their graduation. Brenda is Mustard Seed’s social worker extraordinaire. The group was joined by Bosco and Stuart, who received their degrees a few weeks earlier. Dan, the fifth university graduate from the Pioneer…
It’s been a banner week for Mustard Seed Primary School. First, P-7 student Muyanja Jonathan placed second at the huge Annual Chess Championship. He was awarded a gold medal and a scholarship for the first two terms of secondary school! Second, the results from the Primary Leaver’s Exam were released yesterday. Mustard Seed Primary School…
Breaking news! Today, the third Mustard Seed graduate received a B.S. degree (the second from Lira University). Stuart said, “I’m the first in my entire clan for two thousand years to be a degree holder! To God be the glory.” It’s a dream come true for his mother, too. Norah is one of Mustard Seed’s…
Two weeks ago, Ian was pictured as a nine-year-old at MSA (below). This week, we feature him as an accomplished young man with a bright future. Stay tuned for another pic in three weeks, when Ian graduates from Makerere University. I plan to be there 😊 Ian, pictured above, is about to graduate with his…
You and other kind-hearted donors put smiles on these faces and so many more! The Lukaya community is still talking about the joyful Christmas celebration they had—thanks to generous and caring people like you. The quote below came from one of the Headteachers. “One of the best things in life is seeing a smile on…