Driving around Seattle it is hard to miss the construction happening throughout downtown. There are safety fences surrounding these sites and in big lettering reads one word: SKANSKA. However, Skanska is more than a worldwide corporation. For Sister Schools, Skanska is a partner, a supporter, and a builder of hope for children in Uganda. For […]
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A Day in the Life of a Ugandan Student
We hear the stories about life in Uganda. We think we understand. However, as we wake-up in the morning and check Waze for updates on traffic, grumble about the new HOT lanes on I-405, and sigh as (once again) we need to deal with yet a new “calming circle” that has been added next to […]
Back to Schools means Amazon Smile
Sister Schools is signed-up with Amazon Smile! This means that every time you purchase something through Amazon.com you can help out Sister Schools. Find out more about this and our other giving opportunities at http://sisterschools.org/waystogive/
Fernwood Elementary concert rocks! (literally!)
Under the brilliant direction of Katherine Berry, the Fernwood students and the Bad Monkey’s Marimba Band raised over $6,000 to support Sister Schools. It was a packed evening and the concert was enhanced with the legendary Overton Berry and Jeff Davies on Bass. Thank you to everyone who participated and came out to celebrate!
Sister School Benefit Concert
“I believe the Sister Schools program is one of the finest cultural exchange programs, allowing young students both here and abroad to feel a personal connection with each other…I truly believe that the musical benefit concerts present an opportunity for a communal participation in the program, through these musical benefit concerts… I feel both honored […]
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Checking out their Friends in the US
One of our favorite parts of visiting schools in Uganda is showing pictures of their peers across the globe. Kyetume Primary exemplifies this excitement – students were clamoring to learn more about their Sister School, Woodmoor Elementary!
Frisbee is a GREAT game!
Mayangayanga Primary learned how to play Frisbee today thanks to the students at Salmon Bay School. Each Frisbee was personalized with playing tips and kind words for their friends here in Uganda.
Impromptu dancing is the best kind of dancing!
Just ask the students at St. Kizito Primary, partnered this year with Epiphany School
NEW Instagram!
Be sure to follow our new Instagram page so you can keep up with all of the beautiful photos taken by our team and volunteers. A great way to stay up to date with the awesome things happening both in Uganda and Seattle! https://www.instagram.com/sisterschools/