One of the greatest rewards of being the co-leader of my daughter’s 2nd grade Girl Scout Troop is having ample opportunity to teach the girls about philanthropy. It is important for them to understand that they are fortunate to have a place to sleep, food… Read More
Sharon and I went to visit St. Jude Children’s Home today and witnessed many exciting changes- both in appearance as well as internal structures. Each time I have the opportunity to meet with the staff and tour the grounds, I am amazed at all the… Read More
When people look and talk so unlike me, it is easy to think of them as different. And it is harder to keep constant the thought that we have exactly the same motivations and goals for life: health, safety, freedom from want, peace. And we… Read More
We have a guest blogger today! Sharon, our executive-director is in Gulu as we speak visiting our partners and seeing first hand all the amazing work they are doing. She is a pro at this as she has traveled to Uganda many times. I am… Read More
Dear Friends, It is that time of year again- runners everywhere have either received a spot in the marathon and have begun their training, or they are searching for a spot in hopes of running. Last year at this time I was training and simultaneously… Read More
It is with a grateful heart that I inform you that Social Promise’s 2015 end-of-year campaign was a success. We asked for help and once again you, our generous donors, answered. In early November we launched our campaign. The goal? To raise $40,000 to purchase an… Read More
Naming a child is a responsibility every parent faces, and one that shouldn’t be taken lightly. Whatever moniker the child is given will remain with him/her for life. It makes me wonder why some American celebrities failed to put a bit more effort into their selections.… Read More
I remember giving birth to my first child like it was yesterday. I spent the first two evenings in the hospital frightened of my new role as a mother and greedily absorbing every bit of advice and information the nurses and doctors would give me.… Read More
In 2009, President Obama re-funded the Global Health Initiative, started by President Bush in 2005, to reduce the burden of diseases and promote healthy living for communities all over the world. An important component of this program was the President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI). PMI was… Read More
My trip has finally come to an end. Leaving Gulu was not easy, and yet, I feel like a part of me is still there. When I left last year, I left two amazing institutions that I was so fortunate to visit and learn about.… Read More
