It's definite! On December 2nd, I am heading back to Uganda. I will continue working on my body of photographs and learning about ways we can help the children at the orphanage. I will also be bringing along some folks who will make their own contributions to the cause.
Ann is a social worker who is doing ground breaking work in the realm of “play therapy.” She plans to do therapy with some of the kids who have been traumatically affected by their situation, to the point where it is difficult for them to move forward. She will also spend several hours each day instructing a handful of teachers and staff members so that they can continue this innovative work after she is gone. Ann works at Operation Breakthrough in Kansas City, a not-for-profit provider of day care and social/medical resources for children of Missouri’s working poor.
Melissa is also a social worker at Operation Breakthrough. She will assist Ann and will also assess possible opportunities for building a partnership between the orphanage and Operation Breakthrough. She’s got a million wonderful ideas!
Lynne is a budding filmmaker from Kansas City. She will put her artistry to work by documenting the work being done at the orphanage. We will be able to use her film to tell the story of St. Mary Kevin’s at future fund raising events and presentations.
Carol is a dear, old (she’s not old, but our friendship is!) friend from New York who has asked to come along simply to learn more about the situation in Africa. She has been a solid supporter of Change the Truth from the very beginning and is especially interested in finding more ways to help. Carol has offered to assist in any way she can while we’re there, and I happen to know she is particularly good at doling out hugs and kisses to little kids in need!
Last, but not least, accompanying this mighty band of caring and talented women will an artist who will conduct classes in several different mediums for the children at St. Mary Kevin’s. We are close to finalizing this, and once the person is named, I will pass along the information. Our purpose here is twofold: the children will benefit mightily, and we will have very special artwork made by the children themselves to auction at future fundraising events!
Most of this is being made possible by a very generous donation from a friend of Change the Truth, an amazing friend at that.
If you would like to follow along as we make our way in Uganda, we will be posting daily journals here on the blog.
Also, if you have not visited the Change the Truth website lately, please do so. The store is up and running! Check it out here.
Rosemary, the founder of St. Mary Kevin, recently wrote in an e-mail to me, “Indeed my dream of helping the needy has come true because of your support.” She is so grateful for our help.
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