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In Uganda, HALO supports over 2000 youth annually by providing education, peer support, housing, medical attention, and various accredited courses. One of these courses is Design & Cosmetology, where many students love showing off their beautiful creations! For these young creators, sewing is a transferable skill that will help them receive jobs and break the vicious cycle of homelessness. The sewing …
Huge congratulations to HALO’s brilliant graduates in Uganda! For over two decades, HALO has provided housing, healing, and education to thousands of kids around the world. Last month, these Uganda Learning Center graduates celebrated a huge accomplishment! They graduated and received certifications in Salon & Cosmetology, Fashion & Design, Computer and Dance courses, setting them up for success in achieving …
A big congratulations to one of our incredible young people from Uganda on their graduation! It is with great joy that we share the inspiring journey of one of our remarkable young men who, through determination, resilience, and the support of The HALO Foundation, has officially earned a degree in Social Work and Social Administration. His heartfelt message of gratitude …
November’s life skill is health! This life skill aims to help HALO youth and staff understand the importance of a healthy diet and physical activity. Lesson plans and activities are created to help our children understand how to have balanced eating habits and the importance of physical activity. Below are some activities hosted by HALO to help our youth better …
Youth participating in our Uganda Learning Center and Community Outreach Program expressed gratitude to every HALO supporter for helping them achieve their goals and providing the love they need.We are profoundly grateful for your generous support towards our program. This has played a pivotal role in our transformation this year. Your contribution has not only helped us achieve our goals …
Our kids in Uganda learn new skills daily at HALO’s Learning Center that better prepare them for their futures. We asked some of our youth where they see themselves in 10 years, and we loved to see everyone’s aspirations!We asked our kids to dream big at our Learning Center in Uganda. We wanted to know where they envision themselves ten …
For many people, holidays bring an opportunity to relax, reconnect with friends and family, have fun, and reflect on those connections and fortunes we value most. Holidays are a time of joy, recreation, and celebration. Many words come to mind when we think about holidays, but by far, the most common is ‘family.’ Your family is always there for you …
HALO goes to work everyday because we know that there are children that are alone.HALO Staff in Uganda show their love for HALO youth through quality time. Have you ever had a grandparent come eat lunch with you during the school day unexpectedly? Have you ever introduced your boss to your family at a work gathering? Moments like these are …
What do you think about when it comes to Thanksgiving?Family?Food?Gratitude?In Uganda, HALO staff and youth celebrated Thanksgiving by coming together for all three! This year, youth from the Lungujja girls’ home joined the youth from the Kibuli boys’ home for their Thanksgiving celebrations.Like a family, they spent the day playing games, eating together, and bonding over a love of music …
HALO teaches homeless and at-risk youth the everyday skills other people learn from their families. At the Learning Center in Uganda, HALO youth are learning the skills to work in fashion and cosmetology. The Fashion and Design department recently got 3 new sewing machine sets. We can’t wait to see what other fabulous outfits the fashion students make with these …
