What does this mean?
It means JAM is no longer getting started. They are no longer small. JAM is officially playing ball with the big boys--- saving the lives of over 600 children, when they had only 14 at the start.
They went from little league baseball and cruised right into the major leagues. And they are force to be reckoned with. TEN YEARS!
Ariyo Bibianah. God Exists.
Ainemebabazi Kevin.
Akankwasa Blessed. He has helped me.
Atuhaire Easter.
Ariyo. Kevin. Blessed. Easter. These are the names of the children my relatives have chosen to sponsor this year.
Check out www.amagara.org. There are still so many waiting. $35 a month to completely transform their lives. Think about it as an excellent diet plan--- $35 a month is the same as buying a soda a day. One of my favorite lessons Ugandans instilled in me is that Water is Life. And we have it so readily and healthily available. Switch to water, lose 5 pounds, and save a child's life. $35 a month can be done.
And.........this proud mama is happy to show an updated photo of Ariyo!
She is growing so fast. Here's what the letter said:
Dear Tiffanie,
Tiffanie how are you?
How did you reach in America?
I miss you so much.
I am happy to tell you that house is finished and we already staying in it.
Thank you so much from my mum and Director for what you did.
Scovia and Aine send greetings.
Greet for me all your family members.
Happy New Year
<3 Ariyo Bibianah
I miss her so much it hurts. Summer 2014 in Uganda in the works. Just can't stay away from this face.
(Photo of Ree and I at the 10 year anniversary event Saturday night)
(Photo of Ree and I at the 10 year anniversary event Saturday night)
Our guest speaker, Herbert Ainemani, said one of the most powerful things I've heard yet:
Ten years have allowed us to prove to you that this works. After ten years we have concrete evidence on the return of your investment in these children. Sponsored children have grown out of the Juna Amagara program and become adults. And they are investing their education and finances and lives into running their own orphan care programs. They leave JAM thankful and they begin to care for hundreds more in return. And inspire thousands in the process. They break the desperate cycle and begin a new one....orphans caring for orphans. The quote I just can't stop replaying over and over?
Ten years have allowed us to prove to you that this works. After ten years we have concrete evidence on the return of your investment in these children. Sponsored children have grown out of the Juna Amagara program and become adults. And they are investing their education and finances and lives into running their own orphan care programs. They leave JAM thankful and they begin to care for hundreds more in return. And inspire thousands in the process. They break the desperate cycle and begin a new one....orphans caring for orphans. The quote I just can't stop replaying over and over?
"One day soon we will see a time when
Ugandans are caring for Ugandans."
So that can just disprove everyone's opinion on foreign aid please. Thank you.
Best. Quote. Ever.
Pick up a sponsorship today and help us create the Uganda that Juna Amagara has envisioned.
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