Meet Carol
As a retired elementary school principal, Dr. Carol A. Coram brings wonderful insight and expertise to our Board. The only challenge is...
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You're Invited! Join us for Sister Schools' Benefit Brunch October 19th at Ray's Boathouse.
Tickets are now sold out. To be added to the waitlist, contact info@sisterschools.org.
Sep 272 min
Global Exchange Inspires 5th Graders
At our Return Presentations this year, McDonald Elementary students had the chance to see the items they’d donated in the hands of...
Jun 32 min
"Bringing the Globe to Our Little School"
Sister Schools thrives because of the amazing community of donors that supports our work. Today, we’re catching up with Andrew, one of...
Jun 32 min
From Dalton to Seattle – The Circle of Transformation
Every morning, 15-year-old Dalton wakes up early. He lives close to the school in his village, but there are many chores to do before he...
Jun 32 min
Marimbas, Ukeleles, and More!
Thank you to everyone who joined us at Fernwood Elementary’s Sister Schools Benefit Concert last month! We had so much fun listening to...
Jun 32 min
Welcome back, Lew!
We are very excited to welcome Lew Dickert back onto our Board after a few years break. Lew spent nearly 45 years serving students in the...
May 201 min
All About Connection
At first glance, many people assume that Sister Schools’ program is all about students in Seattle giving school supplies to their peers...
May 202 min
School Profile: Sittankya Primary
During our latest visit to Uganda, we had the chance to visit Sittankya Primary School, where we’ve been partnering since 2015. It is so...
Apr 246 min
Stories from the Road
by Asia Kamukama, Uganda Program Manager Our U.S. team was just in Uganda delivering backpacks and school supplies to our partner...
Apr 162 min
Meet Yeen
Yeen is one of our newer Board Members, but already she’s making a big impact. It was her kids who first introduced her to Sister...
Mar 252 min
A Hello and a Farewell
Stewarding your donations well and maintaining the highest standards of financial transparency is one of Sister School’s top priorities....
Mar 252 min
Charity the Book Lover
At 12 years old, Charity already knows how to advocate for herself and her education. She attends Ntawo Primary school in Uganda, one of...
Feb 212 min
A Fond Farewell
After 35 years of dedicated service, Founder Terry McGill is retiring from Sister Schools. Don’t miss this special announcement from him...
Feb 163 min
A Life of Giving Back
Asia manages the Sister Schools program in Uganda, and the story of how she got here is pretty incredible. She is a committed advocate of...
Jan 224 min
Board Spotlight: Sameer Sankaran
The Sister Schools Board of Directors is populated by a talented number of individuals from all walks of life. Sameer Sankaran joined our...
Jan 102 min
The Journey Begins
The latest shipment of supplies for Uganda is on its way, and we’re celebrating the impact on both sides of the globe. Seattle students...
Dec 18, 20231 min
Thank you for joining us for Brunch!
THANK YOU to everyone who joined us at our Benefit Brunch in November. The event was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate Sister Schools...
Dec 13, 20232 min
McDonald International Students Shine
One of our Seattle partners this year was McDonald International Elementary School. This community gave incredibly generously to support...
Nov 22, 20232 min
A SEASON of GROWTH
As we look ahead to 2024, Sister Schools is so excited by what the future holds. Renewed Focus on Literacy Centers Sister Schools has...
Nov 22, 20232 min
CELEBRATING BARNABAS
On 19th September, we lost a truly remarkable man. Barnabas Mwesigwa was a pillar to the Sister Schools community in Uganda. He was one...
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