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Show the Impact
As the school year wraps up, we are also wrapping up another great season of Sister Schools programs... and that means it’s time for...
Jun 14, 20232 min read


Fernwood Concert Fun
When you think “kids concert” do you also think great music? I certainly don’t. When I walked into the Fernwood Elementary Benefit...
Jun 12, 20232 min read


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....
May 16, 20232 min read


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,...
May 15, 20234 min read


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 13, 20232 min read


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...
Feb 12, 20232 min read


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...
Nov 18, 20222 min read


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...
Oct 14, 20222 min read


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...
Sep 30, 20222 min read


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 19, 20222 min read


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’...
Aug 1, 20224 min read


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 22, 20222 min read


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...
Jul 8, 20223 min read
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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 12, 20221 min read
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 10, 20221 min read
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:...
Jun 3, 20222 min read
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 27, 20223 min read
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 20, 20222 min read
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