UA Teachers visit Uganda

A group of 5 UA faculty and administrators recently visited Uganda with the purpose of  meeting with Ursuline's new partner, the Catholic Archdiocese of Kampala, in order to plan and organize future trips for our students. The visit was highly successful and our group learned a lot not only about the work of the Catholic Church in Uganda but also about how women are working to lift themselves and others out of poverty. Many of our encounters and visits confirmed that Uganda is working hard to be a world leader in entrepreneurship, animal conservation and education. 

Our happy group: Ms. Haley, Ms. Chinuntdet, Ms. Smith, Mr. Poellet and me (Ms. Nipp)  

Below are a few photos of the wonderful people and places that we encountered in Uganda - we cannot wait to share this experience with our students! 

We were welcomed  warmly at the airport by many old and dear friends including UA Alum, Agnes Kasule, Father Joe Luzindana and Natal Glora, who visited earlier this year in Dallas. 

One of our first stops was St. Peter's Catholic School - a marvelous school!
These are the members of the student council

The Sisters at the Nsambya Babies home were most grateful to receive a computer from UA Technology 

Ms. Smith and Ms. Haley entertained the babies at the Nsambya Babies Home

We were thrilled to see so many elephants, including baby elephants, at Murchison Fallls National Park 

 

Visiting with the counselors at Mulago Hospital Children's Malnutrition Ward

Staff meeting at the Catholic Hospital, St. Raphael of St. Francis Hospital

The talented women of Paper Craft, an employee-owned company

Mass with Father Joe and Father Simon Peter

Great times at Bead for Life

With Father Joe and his staff at the YES (Youth Encounter the Savior) Center

The adorable children of African Children's Choir

The Catering Vocational School at the YES center 

Our old friends, Sr. Anne and Sr. Gretchen, came over from Kenya to greet us

A happy Reunion with our friends from Empower African Children

With Father Joe and Father Joseph, the Chancellor of the Archdiocese at the Archdiocese offices
 

 

Our trip to Africa was intense, enlightening and inspiring. In particular, the youth and the women of Uganda have great potential and are working hard to improve lives in their country. It was amazing to see the work of the Catholic church in Africa. We are back in Dallas now but our memories of Uganda live on in our hearts and minds. We are already making plans and looking forward to November when we plan to return to Uganda with our students.