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

Midwife Lipsy is at it again. Last we checked in with her, she had taught a Helping Mothers Survive WHO (World Health Organization) course. This time, she is teaching the WHO course – Helping Babies to Breathe. This life-saving initiative is designed to equip participants to respond quickly to newborns struggling with their first breaths. Thank you, Lipsy, for continuing

Librarian Daniel To say that the Community Children’s Library has taken off is an understatement. With the addition of our Librarian, Daniel, the library is thriving with bustling students and community children. Regularly, you’d see children coming to the Library to research, read, or engage in group activities. This beautiful space welcomes so many to the world of literature. If

Fr. George met with Engineers Without Borders to finalize an updated new drainable latrine at the St. Nektarios Health Center.  Currently, the latrines are a non-drainable, simple sanitation structure. A solar pump will be added to the current water borehole to provide more water for the Health Center and surrounding villages.

Fr. Richard has settled back into life in Uganda. With this, he celebrates the Divine Liturgy with the students of the St. Nektarios School and the new St. Nektarios Church in Gulu. Bringing together the community in prayer is something Fr. Richard has been working towards since he set out on his journey to St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary in

The first day of kindergarten is filled with a special kind of magic. It marks the beginning of new adventures, friendships, and discoveries, as children take their first steps into an exciting world of learning. The classroom buzzes with curiosity and laughter, creating unforgettable memories that set the stage for years to come. These bright-eyed students bring life and joy to