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Welcome, Olivia!
UW Board Fellow Program Connects Students and Nonprofits – Everybody Benefits! Over the summer, Sister Schools welcomed our very...
Nov 20, 20243 min read


Thank You for Celebrating With Us!
Ray’s Boathouse, with picture perfect views over Puget Sound, was a wonderful setting to celebrate Sister Schools at our annual auction....
Oct 31, 20241 min read


Back to School!
In October, our program year kicks off with Seattle school presentations, supply drives, and pick up days in quick succession. This year,...
Oct 31, 20243 min read


Meet Carol
As a retired elementary school principal, Dr. Carol A. Coram brings wonderful insight and expertise to our Board. The only challenge is...
Sep 27, 20242 min read


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...
Sep 27, 20242 min read


"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 3, 20242 min read


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 3, 20242 min read


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 3, 20242 min read


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...
Jun 3, 20242 min read


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 20, 20241 min read


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...
May 20, 20242 min read


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 24, 20246 min read


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...
Apr 16, 20242 min read


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 25, 20242 min read


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...
Mar 25, 20242 min read


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 21, 20242 min read


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...
Feb 16, 20243 min read


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 22, 20244 min read


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...
Jan 10, 20242 min read


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 18, 20231 min read
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