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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


McDonald International Students Shine
One of our Seattle partners this year was McDonald International Elementary School. This community gave incredibly generously to support...
Dec 13, 20232 min read


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 read


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...
Nov 22, 20232 min read


Lincoln High Student Provides a Glimpse of Seattle’s Bright Future
There’s a stereotypical assumption that most high school students are shallow, self-absorbed, and unable to focus on anything beyond...
Oct 23, 20233 min read
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