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Nurturing children’s talent through music:  music video production

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Nurturing children’s talent through music: music video production

At Hope, we strive to provide holistic education with the goal of preparing children to succeed in life. We provide opportunities for children to discover and develop talents through extra-curricular programs such as music, sports, arts, and vocational training. In December 2019, the Hope Junior School choir produced two songs at a professional recording studio. […]

Technology for educational achievement in rural schools

Technology for educational achievement in rural schools

A new computer lab was set up by our U.S. friends to enable children at Hope Junior School to learn basic computer skills. We believe that access to technology is essential for educational success.

Heartbreaking loss: Anthony to cancer and Pauline to heart complications

Heartbreaking loss: Anthony to cancer and Pauline to heart complications

It was heartbreaking losing Anthony to cancer and Baby Pauline to heart complications within a period of one month. Rest in Peace little angels.

Making A Difference: Fr. John Mary and Ibra featured in the Richmond Times Dispatch

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Making A Difference: Fr. John Mary and Ibra featured in the Richmond Times Dispatch

This article featuring Fr. John Mary’s story assisting Ibra Kamulegeya, 13, to obtain cancer treatment in the United States was published in the Richmond Times Dispatch on December 27, 2018 – Click here to read full article Photos from the hospital visit at the MCV – Children’s Pavilion Making A Difference: Father John Mary Lugemwa […]

Building Hope Junior School, Building hopes for children

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Building Hope Junior School, Building hopes for children

Building schools in rural Uganda to ensure that underprivileged children have access to quality education that will prepare them leadership and academic success.

Merry Christmas & Blessed New Year to our friends

Merry Christmas & Blessed New Year to our friends

From all of us here at URF, we wish you                                                                                           […]

Medical interventions that save lives; giving Josephine hope for healing and walking again

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Medical interventions that save lives; giving Josephine hope for healing and walking again

Josephine, 13 years old, has been suffering excruciating pain from a big open wound on her thigh for over a year and a half. URF intervened to enable Josephine to receive proper testing, ongoing treatment, and a wheelchair for mobility.  Fortunately, the wound is not cancerous.  Initial surgery was done to clean out dead tissues, […]

Nurturing talents and promoting culture among children

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Nurturing talents and promoting culture among children

On Speech Day at Hope Junior School on December 01, 2018, students showcased various traditional dances from different of Uganda. Others put on skits with a message for parents and students.  In Uganda, Speech Day is an event to celebrate the accomplishments of the academic year by students and teachers. The parents watch with a […]

Essential skills for family life: education beyond the classroom

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Essential skills for family life: education beyond the classroom

There are skills that kids will not learn in the classroom but are so essential in life and especially to family life. The teachers at Hope Schools endeavor teach students life skills so they are well prepared for life. In the picture above, the teachers are teaching are teaching the students how to prepare the […]

Wheelchairs to improve Cathy’s quality of life

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Wheelchairs to improve Cathy’s quality of life

Cathy received her new custom-made wheelchairs on July 23, 2018. One is for sitting and another for standing. She can not stand or sit properly on her own. Cathy barely survived a Meningitis attack when she was an infant which left her permanently paralyzed. She will need to see a physiotherapist for ongoing therapy.  Cathy is […]

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