March Memories in Uganda
Wondering what the boys and girls in Uganda have been up to lately? March was filled with fun every weekend! Here’s what happened at the Bukesa, Makerere, Kibuli and Mengo homes last month: First weekend: The children learned how to make some delicious pizza -a rare treat because cheese is expensive in Uganda- and who doesn’t love pizza?! Second weekend: …
Mengo Girls Home February Update
Hello from the Mengo Girls Home! This has been a great month for these ladies, with many celebrations and fun times. At the beginning of the month the girls had a secret day! They each drew names before Christmas and bought gifts for one another. The game before each person opens their gift is to pretend the gift is for …
January Update from the Mengo Home
At HALO, January’s life skill is “goal setting,” and the girls at the Mengo Home in Uganda have already gotten to work. They’ve resolved to improve their academic grades by waking up earlier and have formed study groups for subjects they’re struggling in. HALO is proud of its Mengo girls and their achievements! Read more to see what they’ve been up …
Mengo Home Update
An update from the Mengo ladies! The ladies at Mengo Home were in the holiday mood during November after participating in a gift exchange. Each person drew the name of another girl or mentor in the home for the exchange. From there they either made a gift or found something small and meaningful to give to their person. November began …
Mengo Home Girls Visit the Zoo
This past October, our girl’s in Mengo home were surprised with a trip to the zoo! A very generous donor that made a special connection with the youth at Mengo presented HALO with the funding necessary for the day trip to visit the exhibits. The youth and mentors at the home couldn’t have been more thrilled for the opportunity to …
Visiting Uganda
I am back in Uganda after nearly 2 years to visit our HALO supported homes. I arrived last week but have been so busy running all over Kampala I am just now getting a chance to sit, breathe, and write. This time around I am visiting our new HALO Ambassador, Mary Pryse, who after only 6 months of serving as …