The Journey Begins!
Over the last three months, Sister Schools has been hard at work running supply drives at schools throughout the Seattle area. Now, we...
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Welcome, Olivia!
UW Board Fellow Program Connects Students and Nonprofits – Everybody Benefits! Over the summer, Sister Schools welcomed our very...
Oct 311 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 313 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,...
Sep 272 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 272 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...
Jun 32 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 32 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 32 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 32 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...
May 201 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 202 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...
Apr 246 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 162 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...
Mar 252 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 252 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...
Feb 212 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 163 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...
Jan 224 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 102 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...
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