Farewell, for Now
Julia Leitman's first experience with Sister Schools would go on to shape the rest of her life. From her penchant for travel to her...
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Jun 4, 20214 min read
Staff Spotlight: Q&A with Asia Kamukama
In this week's Staff Spotlight, we are featuring Asia Kamukama! From her first encounter with Sister Schools in Primary 5 through...
May 28, 20214 min read
Staff Spotlight: Q&A with Terry McGill
What is a typical day/week for you as Program Director? It really depends on the time of year. In the fall it’s presentations at schools....
May 21, 20216 min read
Staff Spotlight: Q&A with Ella McGill
In this next round of Feature Friday interviews, we’re shining a spotlight on the people who keep Sister Schools’ wheels turning: our...
Apr 30, 20213 min read
Tour Reflections: Q&A with Alison Fast
Alison Fast traveled to Uganda with Sister Schools in 2018. She cherishes the memories from that trip and found life-long friends in her...
Apr 16, 20211 min read
These Are A Few of My Favorite Things
A couple of weeks ago, we shared the remarkable story of Martha Birabwa, a former student at Mukono Boarding School who visited us on the...
Apr 9, 20213 min read
Tour Reflections: Q&A with Carol Lycette
Carol Lycette lost track of how many times she’s traveled to Uganda with Sister Schools. That’s a testament to her dedication and...
Apr 2, 20212 min read
Tour Reflections: Q&A with Kellie Eaton
This week's Feature Friday shines the spotlight on Kellie Eaton. A secretary and registrar at Samantha Smith Elementary School, you may...
Mar 26, 20215 min read
How One Sister Schools Student Realized Her Dreams
Martha Birawba has always been a go-getter: from her leadership on Sister Schools' 2008 Ssuubi Tour, to her dedication to her education...
Mar 19, 20213 min read
Family Fun: Q&A with the Murawski Family Part 3
In Part 3 of our interview series with the Murawski Family, we are hearing from Claire Murawski, a Junior at Eastside Catholic High...
Mar 12, 20212 min read
Family Fun: Q&A with the Murawski Family Part 2
In Part 2 of our interview with the Murawski Family, we are catching up with Alex Murawski! We have missed him this year as he started...
Mar 4, 20212 min read
Family Fun: Q&A with the Murawski Family Part 1
Over 12 years, the Murawski Family has done it all with Sister Schools! They have spent countless hours sorting in our warehouses,...
Dec 18, 20201 min read
Joy Nakafeero and Her Tailor Shop
We're almost there. In just two short weeks, 2020 will be behind us - or maybe they'll be the longest two weeks of the year. Who...
Nov 25, 20201 min read
Thank you from Lydia Katushabe!
Donations made during our 2020 Virtual Gala funded interventions in Uganda that will allow students to safely return to school. One...
Oct 23, 20201 min read
One Week Away from the Virtual Gala!
We are less than a week away from our Virtual Gala! Like every year, there's still a lot to do and the nervous yet excited butterflies...
Oct 9, 20201 min read
"Now More Than Ever"
This week's Feature Friday looks a little bit different. I have been talking for a couple weeks now about our upcoming Gala on October...
Oct 2, 20201 min read
"Children Just Like You"
For this week’s Feature Friday, we are sharing one of our favorite videos “From the Archives.” I am so excited for our upcoming Virtual...
Sep 25, 20201 min read
"I Started Thinking For Others"
For this week’s Feature Friday, we are sharing one of our favorite videos “From the Archives.” The opening video from our 2014 event has...
Sep 18, 20201 min read
"It Makes Me Want to Give More"
For this week’s Feature Friday, we are sharing one of our favorite videos “From the Archives.” The ongoing pandemic may have thrown off...
Sep 4, 20201 min read
"We Love Sister Schools!"
For this week's Feature Friday, we wanted to do something a little different and feature one of our favorite videos "From the Archives."...
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