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How my Experience at AAH led me to start Bright Books

March 1, 2017

books, Bududa, social enterprise, solar, solar lights, uganda

By: Amy O’Shea, former AAH Volunteer & Bright Books founder Hi, everyone! I am a proud AAH volunteer and now the founder of a social enterprise. I’d like to share my story because I can honestly say my short time in Bumwalukani changed the trajectory of my career. (Yes, really.) I was fortunate enough to…

I’ll never forget arriving in the village late at night…

November 28, 2016

Laura Barrantes

Bududa, clinic, givingtuesday, health, hospital, matuwa, rural, uganda

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By Beatrice Tierney, long-time friend and supporter of AAH I got connected to AAH in 2004 when I met John Wanda at Bethel Church. I was born in Italy and came to the US at an early age. I had to work very hard to get to where I am today. I feel very lucky and blessed. …

Never Too Old to Learn

November 1, 2016

Laura Barrantes

adult education, Bududa, education, outreach

By: Olivia Schneider and Daphne Mabonga Francis Wamusi is a 38-year-old father of 8 who also happens to be a 7th grade student at Bulobi Primary School. Not only does Francis tower over his 14-year-old classmates, but he is also older than his teacher and one of his children is actually a 5th grade student…

Returning to Uganda

August 11, 2016

Laura Barrantes

Bududa, high school, Marymount University, teen trip, teens, travel, trip, uganda, volunteer

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By: Sophia Melideo, sponsor and Teen Trip 2016 participant My first experience at Arlington Junior School was completely eye opening. I had known what to expect once I arrived to the village, but I had never imagined the amount of kindness and love I would soon receive from each student and teacher. In February of…

How my Experience at AAH led me to start Bright Books

I’ll never forget arriving in the village late at night…

Never Too Old to Learn

Returning to Uganda

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