We started the day by visiting Comboni Samaritans. Comboni Samaritans was originally a religious group of people who sold art to help HIV-positive women. It has since grown and is now run by the Comboni sisters. They have also set up a medical center and an education center.
Read MoreWe started today by visiting Gulu market. This massive market has people selling all kinds of items.
Read MoreNorthern Uganda still feels the effects of a brutal conflict waged by the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA). Led by the notorious Joseph Kony, this rebel group terrorized the region for over two decades, abducting children, committing atrocities, and displacing millions.
Read MoreThe Acholi are a group that people in other countries may not know about. We can help teach the world who they are by learning about them and their traditions.
Read MoreSt. Jude Children's Home is committed to providing a safe haven for vulnerable children, offering them love, care, and the promise of a better future. We visited today and discovered that several new babies were recently welcomed, each with a unique and heart-wrenching story.
Read MoreToday, we visited St. Jude’s Children’s Home, just a few steps from Lacor Hospital. St. Jude’s provides a safe and welcoming place to vulnerable children in Gulu and beyond!
Read MoreWe have a large group going on our journey with us this year
Read MoreToday we visited Lacor Hospital
Read MoreHappy 15th Birthday to Ava and Lily Quintanilla! We were so excited to spend their birthday with them in Uganda!
Read MoreThe night of Sunday, June 15th, after arriving, we slept comfortably under sheer mosquito nets. We awoke from the Precious Guest House in Entebbe
Read MoreWe spent our day traveling to Entebbe, Uganda. We started at New York’s JFK airport, where we caught a six-hour flight to Amsterdam.
Read MoreNurses face challenges, including high workloads and low nurse-to-patient ratios. Despite these adversities, they persevere, tirelessly serving their patients.
Read MoreToday, the world observes Malaria Day under the theme "Accelerating the Fight Against Malaria for a More Equitable World." Not only does malaria kill, but it perpetuates a vicious cycle of inequity.
Read MoreHe was rushed into the operating theater and underwent a successful surgery that changed the trajectory of his life.
Read MoreApril 25 is World Malaria Day
Read MoreIn celebration of Women's History Month, we embark on a journey through the rich tapestry of Ugandan history.
Read MoreYour support is a powerful investment in these children's education, health, and the future.
Read MoreYour support is a powerful investment in these children's education, health, and the future.
Read MoreLacor has emerged as a vital center for gastroschisis care, extending its expertise beyond borders to significantly impact Uganda.
Read MoreWishing you a World Kindness Day filled with joy, gratitude, and the knowledge that your kindness is changing lives.
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