Education Programs & Schools,Empowerment 29 September 2009

The girls are very happy and doing extremely well with school and in their studies (L to R) Claire, Veronica, Vivian, Nyangoma, Monica, Nalubombwe, Namata, Dena
I have already been working and living here in Uganda for a month and we are moving forward with many exciting projects with our community …

 Daily Life,Empowerment,Microenterprise,Women 5 March 2009

Foundation for Women welcomes Just Like My Child Founder, Vivian Glyck
After about 30 hours of ridiculous travel, I found my host in Liberia, Deborah Lindholm, founder, Foundation for Women.
I was brought to meet a wonderful group of microcredit (small loan) recipents who welcomed me in true African style: jubilant dance …

 Empowerment,Medical & Health Programs 5 March 2009

Just Like My Child Foundation has donated hundreds of moon beads to Bishop Asili Hospital. The hospital will sell the moon beads at a subsidized rate to women  interested in family planning methods. Uganda Health Marketing Group delivered moon beads to Bishop Asili today.
Women use moon beads to help …

 Empowerment,HIV/AIDS,Medical & Health Programs,Microenterprise,Microenterprise Programs,Women 22 February 2009

January 22nd, 2009
SHANTI UGANDA is a Vancouver based organization dedicated to helping children, women and communities in Uganda find peace and health. It is their belief that in order to overcome trauma and conflict within a community, we must first allow individuals to heal and uplift their minds, bodies and …

 Empowerment,International Development 12 November 2008

November 12th, 2008
I traveled to Katikamu today to see if the community was collecting stones as they had determined at their last meeting and to take some photos. There was a big number of the community there when I arrived. Everyone was diligently working on collecting hard core. …