Dave’s 2013 Ugandan Trip Perspective
The 2013 trip was the first where our volunteers had specific projects and skills to share. In the past, the team would learn about our program in Uganda and we would encourage them to develop a plan for their participation back home or upon their return to Uganda. That’s not to say that our previous volunteers didn’t have ideas and share their skills but it was the variety of skills and the planning of the various projects.
In the next few months, our team members will share their experiences through articles published on our face book page, other social media and in the newsletter.
- The Cusick’s chess project and the Well’s health program dental hygiene skills program will bring a smile to your face.
- Rickie’s listening skills program co facilitated with her new Ugandan friends was a hit with the medical staff, teachers and other leaders of the Migyera & Nabbingo communities.
- Jill’s and Ginne’s tailoring program started a new microfinance project with follow up from a tailor who will continue instruction.
- Lurene and Kyllian spent five days living in the School’s dormitory learning about the challenges the girls face every day. They also started a journaling project which gave voice to the feelings of both girls and boys and a way to express their concerns, joys, challenges and hopes.
- Vrunda assisted Dr wells with her presentations and helped at the clinic. Vrunda who will attend medical school in the fall saw patients at both health centers.
Jean and I feel fortunate to have had such interest and support for CALU. Our team’s impact was clearly visible and the sponsored and unsponsored children and their families benefitted from the interventions. The learning was a mutual sharing. Our talents were embraced by our Ugandan friends and our travelers in turn felt that they had life changing experiences. Jean and I stayed another week to meet with other organizations who can bring their resources and talents to CALU while we share our model and skills both in Uganda and in the states!
Welabe ( Luganda for thank you) to all our supporters and new friends!!!