By Susan Oertle | Co-Founder
At The Angel Projects, we value each and every child in our sponsorship program, and we want them to know that we see them, they matter, and we believe in their dreams. Our Ugandan staff have been working tirelessly to meet with each student in our sponsorship program to get to know them a little better. They've been talking with the children about their academic goals and challenges as well as their dreams for the future. The Angel Projects has been working in Rubuguri, Uganda, for ten years now, and it's so amazing to be able to watch these students grow up and reach their full potential.
One beautiful success story is that of Licky. Licky has been a sponsored child with The Angel Projects since our sponsorships began. She graduated high school and is currently enrolled in a teachers' college. As part of her degree program, Licky is working as a student teacher at a local school in Rubuguri. Last summer, I had the opportunity to work with the teachers at this school, including Licky. As a veteran teacher myself, I was offering teacher training and support for this school's preschool and elementary faculty. As part of this program, I was conducting teacher observations, and I had the opportunity to watch Licky teach her own classroom of children. I was amazed at how skilled she already is as a student teacher and the compassion and warmth with which she taught the students in her class. Licky really impressed me with both her skills and her passion for the profession, and I am so excited to watch her complete her education and begin working full-time as a certified teacher. Her dreams are becoming a reality!
As our sponsorship program grows and evolves, we are putting more emphasis on developing personal relationships with the students in our sponsorship program. The one-on-one meetings between the students and our staff members are an important step, but we've also invited the students to come alongside us to serve their community. Many of the students have helped with our agriculture, conservation, and greenhouse projects. We've also had sponsored students helping with our elderly project, and it's wonderful to watch them interact with the most vulnerable members of the community. This type of participation not only shows the students that we want to spend time with them and get to know them, but it also gives them a chance to experience and understand the importance of giving back to their community and making a difference in the lives of the people around them.
We want to sincerely thank all of our generous donors for helping to make our student sponsorships a success. You are helping to transform the future of Rubuguri through education, and these children are realizing their goals and turning their dreams into reality -- thanks to you!
By Susan Oertle | Co-Founder
By Susan Oertle | Co-Founder
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