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"Uganda is truly the pearl of Africa" ~ Winston Churchill |
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Stay Connected with E-Pearls
Greetings!
Welcome to our first-ever E-Pearls edition ~ a monthly e-mail update designed to "keep you in the know" about everything COU. Our latest Pearls of Hope annual newsletter received such great reviews that we wanted to bring you even more stories, news of recent and upcoming projects and events, as well as ways to get involved. |
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30 New Primary Recruits
Moses Mbuga has been completely transformed. He is just one of 30 new elementary-aged children who joined our Sabina Primary School at the start of this year.
Moses' ailing mother, who suffers from HIV, is responsible for the care of 5 children. As a result, Moses has been unable to attend school.
Thanks to his new sponsor, Moses now has the opportunity to achieve a brighter future for himself and his family through education.

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Wishing on a Star...
This past winter, we came to you with a wish list that our Ugandan Program Director, Margaret Kasekende, put together on behalf of our children, teachers and staff. We want to extend a heartfelt thanks to everyone who donated ~ you are truly a shining star to our kids.

As you can see, our primary kids especially love their new pink raincoats! |
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In Their Own Words
Our students write letters to their sponsors at the end of each school term (3 in total), sharing their stories, hopes and dreams:
"Thank you for the necklace you sent me. Every time I wear it I feel beautiful"
~Hope
P7, Sabina Primary School
"I promise that I will work hard to succeed and live in a better life. I want to be a lawyer to promote justice in our country"
~Eunice
S2, St. Cyprian High School |
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Did You Know?
Half of Uganda's population lives on less than US $1.25 per day
(the international poverty line)
Recent Updates
Tour Training
April-May, 2011
Our dance troupe train for the 2012 Tour of Light, rescheduled for January-February 2012.
Camp U-CAN
May 2-20, 2011
Founder of Camps with a Cause, Francis Bajdik-Bova ran a camp for our children with no known relatives.
2nd Term Began
May 23, 2011
The children went on their first term break on April 22nd and rejoined classes on May 23rd.
Dream BIG!
2011 Wish List
$12,700
New School Bus
$31,000
Food for a Year
$100,000
Sister Rose Education Fund
$150,000
2012 Tour of Light

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