By now, if you’ve been reading along with Lift Up Uganda, you’ve heard the term, “Water is Life.” There is new life in Uganda! A new borehole was installed along with a solar pump and storage container. Thank you to everyone who helped create this new and improved system.

This school year is off to a great start for the students. The school is seeing a major change in security, new books, and classroom computers! Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, the school is now fully enclosed with a fence and gate. This safety feature for the children, teachers, and facilities brings a sense of peace to everyone.

Our Lift Up Uganda Team is traveling to Uganda today. In light of the travel issues and the illnesses (Ebola and Marburg Fever) facing the region, our team is lighter this year. I’m thankful to the local doctor and nurses who will be assisting us when we get there. I’ll be sure to update when we return. We hope this

Lift Up Uganda attended the Parish Life Conference and was able to bring with many beautiful items made by the Mothers Union. This group of moms continues to amaze us with their skill development and selection of versatile items. Some of our favorites here at LUU include their insulated totes, which are great for weekend trips, and the ever-wonderful roll-up

If you have sponsored a student this year, you know that you get letters and photos from the students. We are thankful for your continued support of these students. As the school has grown, the need for sponsors has also grown, and you showed up. This year, we were able to reach our goal of sponsoring 25% of the students.

Like schools in the United States, where our students attend a physical education class, the students of St. Nektarios do too. Above is a photo of a morning exercise class. Fresh air and movement are a great start to the school day. In addition to the playground at the St. Nektarios School, Lift Up Uganda continues to raise money for