Photo ofSarah - Recent Cosmetology Program Graduate in Uganda
September 23, 2024

A Journey of Transformation: Sarah’s Story

Sarah’s Story in Her Own Words

My name is Sarah and I was sponsored through Outreach Uganda since 2008 when I was a first grader. I recently graduated with a Diploma in Cosmetology and am working in a hairdressing salon.

I am so thankful for my sponsors who gave me hope and strength and made me graduate. I am the first person in my mother’s side of the family to graduate. I now work in confidence because of my education. Not only have I learned a lot through education, I’ve made good friends and learned computer.

If you are sponsoring a child now, I want to say, don’t give up on your sponsored child. Your sponsorship is giving your child knowledge and hope even when they might be going through difficult circumstances. It wasn’t always easy for me. Midway through her sponsorship, Sarah’s mother passed away and she was separated from her younger sister whom she was helping. But don’t give up. I did not give up during the earlier time I was not doing well. And now I have a job and can get a job and work.

I have achieved my childhood dream of graduating. I now have specialized skills of doing hair, makeup and nails. I am focusing my life, and working so hard that I can one day have a business of my own. I want to have my own shop. I want to help my sisters’ kids. I don’t want them to go through what we had to go through as children.

I feel grateful for where I am now compared to other girls from where I grew up in the slums. They are married and have many kids and are doing nothing– just stuck there.  For me, I have a job and know I can get work because of my skills. My thinking is different and my level of understanding is different.  I am so thankful for the education opportunity that was given to me! 

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Agwata older student classroom - 2024
August 10, 2024

Your Support Propels Agwata School to Top School in District

We’re thrilled to share some remarkable news that showcases the profound impact of your support on our Agwata Primary School!

This past January, 6th grade students across Uganda anxiously awaited their national exam results. For these students, the scores determine not only their ability to progress to secondary school but also which schools they can attend—and, importantly, whether their families can afford the fees.

We are excited to announce that Agwata School’s 6th graders have once again excelled, ranking 3rd overall in the district out of 96 primary schools. This achievement is not an isolated event; for the past five years, our school has consistently been among the top 2 or 3 schools in the district. This year, every single student passed with flying colors, with no unsatisfactory grades.

Additionally, our school was highlighted at the district meeting for being the top-performing girls’ school since 2019. Out of the 38 students who took the exams, 22 were girls—a testament to our ongoing commitment to empowering female students.

This is where your generosity truly makes a difference. Your ongoing support—through sponsorships and contributions to scholarships—helps bridge this gap. Thanks to you, these bright, promising students have the opportunity to pursue further education, including university and vocational training, paving the way for future success and stable employment.

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Outreach Uganda volunteers bring clinic supplies - June 2024
July 25, 2024

Your Impact in Action at the Agwata Clinic

Volunteers Melanie and Ethan Bring Needed Clinic Supplies

We have some wonderful news to share that highlights the incredible difference you’re making at our Agwata Clinic in northern Uganda!

Thanks to your generous contributions, our clinic received a very special delivery of maternity supplies in June. Our dedicated volunteers, Melanie and Ethan, brought these essential items straight to the clinic, and the joy they brought is evident in the photo of Melanie with our smiling clinic staff.

Your support plays a crucial role in keeping our clinic running smoothly. While we work hard to stretch every dollar to cover essential medicines like malaria treatments, your donations have allowed us to go beyond the basics and provide much-needed maternity supplies. This extra support was a huge relief for the clinic staff and a blessing for the mothers in the community.

During their visit, Melanie and Ethan had the chance to meet many of these mothers and their babies during an immunization day. Seeing the direct impact of your donations—witnessing the smiles and hearing the gratitude of those who benefit from our services—was truly heartwarming.

Since we opened the clinic in mid-2013, it has become a lifeline for over 5,000 people in five nearby villages. Thanks to you, the elderly, the sick, and young mothers no longer face the arduous 17-kilometer journey to the nearest health center.

Every donation you make helps transform lives and supports a community in need. We deeply appreciate your commitment and generosity. You are making a real difference, and we are grateful to have you on this journey with us.

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