LAKE EYASI, TANZANIA
We have a long relationship with Lightness in Lake Eyasi that extends almost 20 years. Over the years we have done many, many projects, wells, schools, loans… We continue to support the girls school in Lake Eyasi, but in this newsletter we are highlighting Teresia’s family. As you can see in the picture we have known Teresia for many […]
SHERPA FAMILIES – Nepal
We have an over 30 year relationship with our Nepal families. We have an over 30 year relationship with our Nepal families. We have helped re-build a house destroyed by an earthquake, helped to improve the potential earnings of our Sherpa friends by supporting scholarships for English Training lessons, and have provided scholarship support for kids […]
WISHING YOU WELL NUTRITION PROJECT – UGANDA
In Uganda, 4 in 10 children under five are stunted, meaning that their malnutrition has been so chronic that it has impacted their bone growth. In rural areas, where levels of poverty and ill-health are higher, these numbers increase dramatically. In rural communities around Jinja, WYW’s project leader Semei Jolley is working to empower mothers […]
YUSUF’S FAMILY – TANZANIA
For almost 30 years we have been supported on visits to Tanzania in many ways by Yusuf, and by guides and porters on Mt. Kilimanjaro climbs. In return we have helped Yusuf’s family and guides and porters with a variety of volunteer projects to improve their lives. Today we are sharing updates on scholarships for two of Yusuf’s children, Aziza and […]
NAMANYA MEMORIAL CENTER – UGANDA
Namanya Memorial Center (NMC) started as a dream of providing Ugandan children with access to books and educational opportunities. Thanks to you, the Namanya Memorial Community Library opened its doors to the public in July 2022. Today, the library helps 60 visitors a day learn to read, complete homework assignments, borrow books, and master computers. When […]
Widows of India Update
As you know, besides our Om Shanthi Old Age Home, we also support about 200 young widows with about 300 children, who live in many villages around our town. We take care by repairing their houses, their medical needs and above all the education of their children. Their education is the only way to fight poverty and the stigma of […]
Construction of Solola Home underway
As final details of the land purchase are completed, Pedro and Laura are working with the seller…
Bringing it Home Art Sale Fundraiser
Join us for a beautiful Spring night in Honeoye Falls for our first annual Silent Auction Art Show Fundraiser – and help support care homes serving vulnerable women and children in India, Guatemala and Uganda. Enjoy locally-sourced wines and cheeses and the company of fellow art-lovers while bidding on stunning artwork generously donated by Rochester […]
The Friends Project
The Friends Project is honored to celebrate the graduation and hiring of Julius Sairowua, a young Masai man who we provided a full $2,200 scholarship to attend the esteemed Koiyaki Guiding School in Kenya. It is for Masai and upon graduation, they are certified for safari guiding. He was chosen by elders to attend. He […]