Glory's Story
While in Uganda, I had the pleasure of meeting many of the students we serve, and today I’d like to introduce you to 13-year-old Glory....
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- May 15
- 4 min
From the Slum to Success
For me, the most powerful part of our journey to Uganda was seeing the variety of schools we partner with. We visited the whole spectrum,...
- Feb 13
- 2 min
You're Invited!
This April, join us in Uganda to see firsthand the difference you are making with your gifts! Join our staff as we visit our partner...
- Feb 12
- 2 min
Pencils, Crayons, and Books, oh my!
We’ve been anxiously waiting for this day since March 2020. Covid lockdowns – either in Seattle or in Uganda have prevented us from...
- Nov 18, 2022
- 2 min
Welcome New Staff!
We are so excited to announce the addition of two new staff members to the Sister Schools team. Jaime Dubrulle will be our new...
- Oct 14, 2022
- 2 min
Board Corner: A Q&A with Carolyn Kelley
Although she’s new to the Board of Directors, Carolyn Kelley is not new to Sister Schools! She first met us working as an Occupational...
- Sep 30, 2022
- 2 min
Board Corner: A Q&A with Ruby Englund
Ruby certainly has learned to adapt over the past few years. Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, she reverted to walking instead of...
- Aug 19, 2022
- 2 min
Board Corner: A Q&A with Payal Hegde
Payal was one of the very first candidates we spoke to when we began recruiting for the Sister Schools Board of Directors this spring –...
- Aug 1, 2022
- 4 min
A Special Message from Executive Director, Ella McGill
After a lot of thoughtful consideration, I have determined that it is time for me to step back from my position as Sister Schools’...
- Jul 22, 2022
- 2 min
Thank you Melissa, Liz, & Khetiwe
At the end of June, Sister Schools bid farewell to three members of our Board of Directors: Melissa Pendleton, Liz Silva, and Khetiwe...
- Jul 8, 2022
- 3 min
Phase One = COMPLETE!
The first two projects in Phase 1 of our COVID-19 Capital Campaign have been completed! As Ugandan schools reopened to all students in...
- Jun 24, 2022
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- Jun 12, 2022
- 1 min
Why are libraries so important in Ugandan schools?
In this special clip from the 2015 Fernwood Benefit Concert, Sister Schools' own Asia Kamukama gives her testimony as to why libraries...
- Jun 10, 2022
- 1 min
You Are Welcome to Lutengo School!
Fernwood Elementary Schools' benefit concert in 2013 helped fund the building of a Resource Center at St. Kizito Lutengo Primary School...
- Jun 3, 2022
- 2 min
How Pura Vida Coffee "Creates Good"
Jeff and Donna Martin have been involved in Sister Schools since the very beginning. Their work has often been behind the scenes:...
- May 27, 2022
- 3 min
The Literacy Training Program and COVID-19 response
Sister Schools' mission is to teach compassion, service, and social responsibility to children and young adults. The dual-impact nature...
- May 20, 2022
- 2 min
Taking Literacy to New Heights
Ruth Nakkidugge has taken Sister Schools' Literacy Training Program to new heights through her regular workshops and visits to our...
- May 13, 2022
- 2 min
"A Totally Changed Teacher"
Sister Schools knew that we needed consistent support in our Literacy Centers - more than American teachers could offer in a few weeks...
- Apr 15, 2022
- 2 min
Improving by Leaps and Bounds
Katherine, Jean, and Kate had so much fun during their first trip to Uganda in 2016, the trio returned again in 2017! In the Resource...
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