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1. urfblog

   Posted August 24, 2009 at 12:31 PM

   Hey, looks great
2. harriet

   Posted August 24, 2009 at 1:37 PM

   Hi John Mary, thanx for the effort,time, energy and any other form of sacrifice invested into designing this site. Its beautiful and gives a wider perspective of URF activities. So many people especially children are under priviledge and dont have a voice out there. But with URF in place am optimistic there is a brighter future ahead of our children. With the seminars being arranged, children will gain the confidence to always express their views before their peers and bigger crowds. Thanx once again, for the great work.
3. mukasa kato godfrey

   Posted October 8, 2009 at 6:41 AM

   humanitarianism is the way forward!
4. Megan

   Posted November 19, 2009 at 3:50 AM

   Hi!
   I am graduating from a University in the U.S. this June and have been in contact with John Mary about teaching for a year at Hope Academy. It is my dream to do so and John Mary has been so awesome at helping to make that dream more of a reality. Now, as I am getting closer to making my final decision, my family (as well as myself a bit) is worried about the safety and stability of Uganda. I was wondering if anyone can reassure me with the safety of a young female from the U.S. coming to Hope Academy? Particularly Molly, if you are reading the posts if you could respond to tell me a bit about your experience? (I’m also up for emailing if you feel comfortable). Thanks
5. molly

   Posted November 19, 2009 at 9:17 AM

   Hey Megan,

   The stability of Uganda right now is fine. I would follow the international news up to the date of your departure if you are nervous. Other than that, things to watch out for are sicknesses. I did get sick from drinking bad water in Uganda. However, I was taken to the hospital and was fine. Malaria as well- be sure to wear bug spray daily and use your net at night. The country being stable, safety in Jja jja’s home at Hope Academy is not an issue. They have a rather extraneous night guard but at no point during my stay was our safety ever threatened by outsiders. The Ugandans themselves are unfailingly honest. I had many many more issues with things being stolen and personal safety in South Africa, in the much more developed area of Cape Town. Unless something goes seriously awry before you leave, and you watch what you drink/watch our for mosquitos (there is only so much you can do- as JM once said, the rest is up to God) you should be fine. I am really excited for you. This is an opportunity not to be missed. Uganda and HIA will change you forever in the best possible ways. Please contact me at molly.dierks@gmail.com if you have any more questions or concerns, and I will happily respond!
6. STELLA

   Posted November 30, 2009 at 7:16 AM

   YES I WILL BE ATTENDING . WALIGO THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR INFORMING ME .
7. musumba.micheal

   Posted December 2, 2009 at 6:05 AM

   its a great honor that you have organised sme special event like this i really appreciate it.
8. brianna

   Posted December 8, 2009 at 9:38 PM

   I look up to all of you.
   I am inspired by you to work
   harder. All I want to do is help
   out you all and do the right thing.
   My dream is to come where all of you are
   and meet you, whoever is willing to meet me.
   WhEN i see things on tv of how it is over there
   I want to cry because you all deserve better.

   A poem for you, who ever reads this:
   keep draming life is still waiting.
   you can be all that you want, never give
   up always go for what you want because in
   the end you will never know if what you want
   will be stiil waiting.

   By: brianna
   from america
9. ssemwangajahim

   Posted December 24, 2009 at 7:29 AM

   Yeah it quite awesome i look forward to be part of the conference.

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