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We Do It Ourselves

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There’s nothing like “Wekembe” to transform an African village! “Wekembe” is a Lugandan word that means, “We do it ourselves!” We all know how great “Wekembe” is in our lives, and this word totally captures the excitement we see when struggling people have new empowerment and the hope of economic …

JLMC GIRLS RISING UP! Meet Monica Our Girl Power Project Leader

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“I discovered ways of building my self esteem”
“I unlearned the mentality that men are stronger than women!” – Two Graduates of The Girl Power Project
For centuries, Ugandan women and girls have been forced to meekly kneel before men. We are so proud of Nyiraguhabwa Monica, who is teaching our girls …

Why I Like To Give Ugandan Women Goats…

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Recently I found myself wondering around a local downtown, aimlessly weaving in and out of independent shops in a very affluent neighborhood when something caught my eye. For a moment I disregarded what I saw.  The colorful paper beads had lost major significance to me because I became so aware …

Traffic Geyser supports Just Like My Child Foundation by supporting Uganda Women

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Here’s a great idea for your next corporate or company event:

You know how every time you go to a conference; you’re given a mass-produced tote bag with the logo of the sponsoring organization?
Well, this year, Traffic Geyser, Inc. did something a little different — and it created a BIG change. Exhibiting …

An Ebola Scare and Political Instability Didn’t Stop Us

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Some people thought I was crazy. But I did it anyway because I knew we’d be fine. Despite an Ebola scare and political instability, I took my husband, Mike, and my 8-year-old son to Uganda to visit Just Like My Child’s projects. My son raised money and delivered nearly $3000 …

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