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Featured Stories
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Tragic death of Asuman, 11 -Loss of a great leader; You’re dearly missed
“He is a very gifted and beautiful kid, always helping the volunteers and active at the school. So sad,” Sonya, Canada. The morning of Friday,... -
Five summer interns bring new energy to URF
”They (URF) are teaching the people how to help themselves and I thought it was important to be a part of this work.”–Graham URF is... -
URF uses a participatory rural approach to empower its beneficiaries to fight poverty and move towards social change.
“In URF the ideal of togetherness is vital as it helps people/communities help one another in times of crises other“-Robbinah Two of our URF Kampala... -
The experience when one is lucky enough to witness something truly good, the World never again looks quite the same.
“They are their mission…. In a nutshell, John Mary and the others of URF have a mission involving compassion, action, and empowerment for others.” ———- Forwarded... -
URF’s approach with Hope Academy has been successful because the organization and its members truly believe in the potential of all students.
“I immediately formed significant bonds with the students at the school and the communities surrounding the school.” Rich is an engineering students talking about his... -
URF is a truly unique and incredible organization. To combat poverty, we must also empower women.
“The community and the people truly touched my heart. They are motivated and passionate. I know I will return to Uganda again someday.” Catherine shared... -
My experience working with URF has been inspiring, cooperative and effective.
“With the implementation of the solar energy system at the Academy, I was able to finally see the influence that our work has on the... -
World Cup for African Kids – A Soccer Ball, A Gift of Play
Honor a dream of underpriviled kids with a soccer ball – donate $20 to give a gift of play. It’s soccer excitement all over the world,... -
John Mary Receives The Innovative Community Builders Award
In January 2010, John Mary received The Innovative Community Builders Award from Community Capacity Builders, LLC in partnership with the Social Innovators Design Group, and the... -
Empowering the Girls: Girls’ Youth Leadership Camp
Over 60 girls between the ages of 12 – 19 participated in the recent Girls’ Camp at Hope Academy between April 30 – May 02,... -
Women have bought land, a cow, sent children to school, and made savings through URF programs
“Nakalema Harriet, has been able to buy a plot of land and she is now constructing a house and Nantale Silvia was able to send... -
Clinton Global Initiative Conference Inspire URF team to Change Lives through Arts and Crafts
Benjamin Kaster, Elizabeth Genzler, and John Mary were invited to represent URF at the Clinton Global Initiative University Conference at University of Miami between April... -
Kids’ grassroots emergency relief campaign a success. A Thank you!
“I saw it was important to help because right now, the Bududa people cannot work and even their gardens were destroyed by the mudslides and... -
6,000 families in Desperate Need in E. Uganda after massive Landslides, URF tries to Help, can you please join us
We usually don’t do this type of solicitation but this is an emergency situation and we are trying to help people in Eastern Uganda in some... -
URF Book Bank & URF Grassroots Educators -youths helping each other
Imagine going through school without a single textbook! This is the reality that kids in rural schools face everyday. Majority of rural schools do not... -
Teachers’ Workshop: Educating the Underprivileged Child
To provide teachers with tools and practical skills needed to be effective at teaching underprivileged children and promoting participatory learning. Date: Saturday, February 27th, 2010 Time:... -
2009 Accomplishments: Heartfelt Gratitude from the Children of Uganda
Many thanks to all our generous donors, sponsors, partners, volunteers, staff, and people of good will who made 2009 a great year with so many... -
Facilitating Dialogue among Youths and Government Leaders: 250 attend the Youth Camp & Young Professionals Conference
Over 250 participants attended the International Youths Camp and Young Professional for Community Development Conference organized by URF on Jan 07-10th, 2010. The conference aimed...
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URF’s approach with Hope Academy has been successful because the organization and its members truly believe in the potential of all students.
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