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Leadership foundation at the grassroots: grooming leaders within communities

At URF, we believe that without good leadership, our communities can not see any form of sustainable development. The people have to be empowered to be the champions of change within their communities. As a result, URF has established a Leadership Institute to advance this vision. Workshops on leadership are rotated in each village and […]

While building a house is an unforgettable experience for a girl from Boston, it was definitely the students who made it more memorable and so far the highlight of my trip.

“The thing that amazed me the most was the amount of effort and energy the students brought. This was a Saturday, their day off from work and school, and they voluntarily came to help this poor old women.”..Naomi Naomi Plasky is a URF volunteer from Boston, MA (USA) teaching at Hope Academy. She writes about […]

Joy of a new HOUSE for granny Berna – thanks to URF supporters

Living in a dilapidated house with fears of collapsing any day was an experience that characterized granny Berna’s life for the past several years. It has all come to an end and now she celebrates the joys of living in a new simple, but comfortable house. Thanks to all our supporters, URF staff, Hope Academy […]

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