The Peace for Paul Foundation

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

February Update!

First Visitation Day

Becky went to visit the children on their first visitation day. She emailed, "They did their interviews very well and I am glad to report to you that no one was pushed back to their previous classes." Becky brought treats for the children and they enjoyed the afternoon together.

The children greeted her upon her arrival.

How sweet is this?

Moses

Ajuna Emma

Lomilo

Paul

Second Visitation Day

Emma went to visit the children on the second visitation day. They were of course so happy to see him! Emma wrote about the visit:

"The children are really doing well and right at this point of the term they are preparing for the first elections of the school prefects (highest school honor in Uganda) and a number of them have put in their applications to contest as pupil heads in the school. They are very happy, clean and love the school. This is really good and it will help them to speak good English (Uganda's national language). Now they told me that they are to try very hard to campaign and week for the votes from their fellow friends."

Paul applied for time-keeper

Friday applied for the food organizer

Michael applied for head boy

Longok Agness applied for the compound

Emma and the children at their new school

Angel and Allan at school

Arthur

The girls at school

The Little Ones

Doctor Mufumba has started referring to these four little ones as the "quadruplets."

Too cute!

Apurio, Jonah, Longoli and Chegem enjoying their porridge

Newest Member of the PFP Family!

Welcome Wafula Bosco to the family!

Bosco needs a sponsor so if you or someone you know are interested in sponsoring this sweet little boy please contact Heidi at

hope@peaceforpaulfoundation.org.

To read more about Wafula Bosco's amazing story click here.

Emma Goes to University!

Congratulations to our Ugandan Director, Emma, who has started working toward his degree in social work at Kampala University! Thank you Amphy for sponsoring Emma for his first three semesters! Emma is so excited to further his education and to set a good example for the PFP children. We are proud of you and love you Emma!

The PFP Home

We're upgrading our water tower from a 200 gallon capacity to a 800 gallon capacity. Construction began on February 27th.

Facebook

If you're on Facebook you should "like" PFP! We post regular updates and the latest photos of the kids so it's a great way for you to stay in the loop!

Here's how:

1. Type "The Peace for Paul Foundation" into the search bar at the top of your "Home" page.
2. Under the PFP profile picture on the left you'll see "like this." Just click and you're finished!

Thank you for your support! Ask your friends to like us too!

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

January Update!

Christmas Packages Arrived!

The Christmas packages from sponsors arrived! This includes all of the beautiful pillow cases that were sent. Thank you to everyone who made Christmas so special for the PFP family! Look at the smiles you put on their faces!

Friday receiving his Christmas card

Bosco

Alex, Esther and Joseph reading their cards

Agnes Lotuke

Tikol

Agnes Lotuke and Rose posing with their pillow cases

Luke and Ochola

Natule packing her new pillow case neatly in her school trunk

Luke posing with his new pillow case!

A Trip to the Zoo and Museum

An anonymous donor sponsored a trip for the children to go to the zoo and a museum. Doctor Mufumba wrote to us about the trip. Thank you!

"The children have a lot to tell about the museum and the zoo. They have seen things like the early man, skeletons of birds and animals, casted snakes, the very first car in Uganda, and different attires for different tribes (including the Karamojong). Right now we are enjoying the cool breeze from the lake as we get lunch and then we shall be looking at different wildlife."

Happy Graduation Auntie Becky!

Becky, the new matron, graduated from Makarere University with a degree in IT this month! Congratulations Becky!

Luke and Becky

"It was really a wonderful day for me and the entire PFP family. They really welcomed me back with cheers and also requested to take photos in my gown as a sign of giving them my blessings. They promised to work hard to achieve what I have achieved today and even much more. I have to assure you, these kids have got potential to graduate some day to come, they really got so inspired when they saw me in my gown today. Believe me we will have very many degrees, Masters and even Doctorates in this home."

--Becky

The children posed in Becky's cap and gown. Becky requested that we keep these photos safe and print and give them to each child once they graduate from university. What a great and fun idea!

Apurio

Chegem

Longoli

Career Workshop

The career workshop came to an end as the children have returned to school. Thank you Doctor Mufumba for all of your hard work in executing the workshop!

"The children were so happy to learn of different career opportunities. At the end of the final lesson the following expressed the desire to become specialists:

Tikol wants to become a dentist

Agnes Longok wants to become an anesthesiologist

Agnes Lotuke wants to become an orthopedic officer

Allan wants to become an opthalmic clinical officer

Kure Bosco wants to become a dental officer

Thank you for this program!"

--Doctor Mufumba

A NEW school!

The children are now attending Victoria Junior School, a private boarding school that "offers high quality and comprehensive education to the pupils." It is based in Namutumba Town in the Eastern part of Uganda and is one of the best primary schools in all of Uganda. The children are especially excited for the sports and music programs that the school offers.

Agnes Longok packed and ready for school

Ajuna Emma

Ajuna Emma and Juma signing up for exams

Little Agnes

Moses

Natule

Tikol

The Little Ones

Longoli, Apurio and Chegem are now attending Nakanyoni Day School in Bugembe. Luke and Ochola are the only ones left at home during the day, but they don't seem to mind!

Luke

Best friends: Ochola & Luke

Around the World Raffle

We have raffle tickets left! Only 1,000 are sold and the winner will be chosen at the PFP annual fundraiser in March. Click here for your chance to win two tickets to anywhere in the world for $20!

Second Annual Peace for Paul Dinner

On March 24, 2012 Peace for Paul will host its Second Annual Peace for Paul Dinner in Portland, Oregon! Read about event details and purchase tickets here!

Facebook

If you're on Facebook you should "like" PFP! We post regular updates and the latest photos of the kids so it's a great way for you to stay in the loop!

Here's how:

1. Type "The Peace for Paul Foundation" into the search bar at the top of your "Home" page.
2. Under the PFP profile picture on the left you'll see "like this." Just click and you're finished!

Thank you for your support! Have your friends like us too!

Backpacks

Every year the August delegation brings each child a backpack from his or her sponsor or from a generous donor. This year we will ask each sponsor to fill the backpack with the following list of items:

Two outfits
Underwear
Socks
Shoes
Bathing suit
Goggles
1 book
1 toy/game/piece of jewelry (not to exceed $20 and no electronics, please)

The reason we are providing guidelines this year is because in the past some children have received more than others. Let us know if you have any questions or concerns and as always thank you so much for doing something a little extra for the children!

Sunday, January 1, 2012

December Update!

The PFP Board of Directors decided that this year the children should focus less on material gifts and more on giving to others and maintaining tradition. We put your generous donations toward a beautiful meal in the slums of Masese that the children shared with their families. The children also went to Doctor Mufumba's village to dance and feast, on a trip to Didi's World, a local amusement park, and each child received a new holiday outfit.

Thank you for your contributions!

It was a Christmas to remember!

"The relatives were very happy and appreciative for your contribution toward making their Christmas a delicious one."

--Becky

Emma giving his mother food to prepare

Joseph

Apurio

Friday

Juma

Chegem

PFP kids playing with other children in Masese

Hawa in her new dress

Doctor Mufumba's Village

Doctor Mufumba's village welcomed the PFP children for their annual Christmas celebration.

The kids showered and got ready to travel to the village since the long awaited day had finally come. We reached the village at around 9:00 a.m. and the kids were given breakfast before going to church. Then the kids proceeded to church with the rest of the people. Lunch was finally served which composed of matooke, rice, spaghetti, irish potatoes, meat, chicken, chapatti and pineapples. Entertainment then followed where all the kids tried their dancing abilities both in local and western dances. As an appreciation the kids were given jackfruit, pawpaw and some organes that they carried back home. We finally came back home very tired, happy and satisfied.

--Becky

Our children are such good guests!

"I was amazed with the level of involvement in the morning preparations at Budoma just after they had finished taking tea. For example both of the older Agneses plus others decided to go and wash the cups and plates they had used without anyone asking them. Friday and some others offered to join the home children in running after catching the six hens and cocks that were to be slaughtered. Mark was our pastor who prayed for the breakfast and also prayed for forgiveness of one another for our sins.

Thank you for hosting Doctor Mufumba! Thank you to everyone who contributed to this wonderful celebration! The children had such a wonderful time.

We want to thank you and all the supporters for co-funding this big event, your contribution no doubt led to great success."

--Doctor Mufumba

Bosco and Alex at church

Didi's World

"We are right here at the Wonder World (Didi's World). The children have so far enjoyed different games like horse ride, caterpillar ride and sky ride. We (myself, Emma, Becky and Fred) also joined them during the octopus ride. They have just finished swimming and are back waiting to be served lunch then we shall continue with more games.

--Doctor Mufumba

Agnes and Paul eating lunch

Alex

Doctor Mufumba

Emma pushing the little ones on swings

Fred

Hawa and Rose

Irene, Longoli and Natule

Moses and Lomilo

Michael

Chegem and Ochola

Tikol

Holiday

The children received a care package filled with toys!

Luke and Michael

Soccer

Moses leading the way to the soccer field

Becky playing with the young children

Agnes and Rose carrying the soccer gear to the field

Career Workshop

Each holiday PFP hires teachers from the Ugandan community to teach a supplemental course. This term the children will be learning about career opportunities in Uganda. Our hope is that this workshop will encourage and motivate our children to do well in school so that they can eventually attend university and become contributing members of their society.

"I was clad in my white gown with a stethoscope hanging around my neck. I explained what a doctor does and asked Friday to help me demonstrate what a doctor does. I also allowed some of the children to listen to each others heartbeats, it was exciting to them. I emphasized the importance of learning and loving english, biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics in order to attain a degree in medicine or surgery. They asked me questions and I answered appropriately. It was a good exercise and five boys and one girl expressed the desire to become doctors.

--Doctor Mufumba

Reading Program

Becky, the new matron, has started a wonderful reading program for the children while they're on holiday.

"I have drafted a simple database showing the names of the kids and the novels they will be reading. The children will begin reading around 10-11:30 a.m. And to make this reading effective, I have decided that before going to bed, everyone will be giving us a sneak preview of what they read in the morning. At the end of the week, which is next Monday, I will be giving you the names of the best readers in our home."

--Becky

Bad News for Emma

Emma broke his ankle playing soccer with the children on sports day but he is still in good spirits.

Get well soon Emma! We love you!

Sponsorship Opportunities

We'd love for you to join the Peace for Paul family! Please click on the child's name to find out more about them.

Lomilo

$115/month

Michael

$75/month

If you're interested in becoming a sponsor email Heidi at heidi@peaceforpaulfoundation.org

New Member of the PFP Family!

We have a new board member to introduce this month! Welcome to the PFP family Ian Quinn!

Click here to read Ian's bio

Ongoing Fundraisers

Are you interested in helping us build the third building that will provide our children with a kitchen, mess hall, additional toilets and a common area to relax and learn in?

One Brick at a Time

You helped us get halfway to our goal of $10,000 over the holidays! Please think of the PFP children when you're wondering what to get your loved one for their birthday, an anniversary or holiday!

Purchase your brick here!

Around the World Raffle