Solar Panels Installed at the Dorm

Solar panels have been installed at the 52 Kids dormitory thanks to the fundraising efforts of the students at Charlotte Central School in Vermont. Over the past year, three classes of students have been involved in a global studies project. Groups of students researched different aspects of Uganda....

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Volunteering in Uganda

This is a picture of the Champlain Valley High School students who went on last year’s service trip. It’s hard to believe that the time is nearing for our next group of high school students to travel to Kamuli. These students are busy fundraising and you can keep up to date on all fundraising activities...

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Internet Cafe in Kamuli

An Internet Café is now up and running at the 52 Kids dorm thanks to the efforts of Ruarri Serpa. Ruarri worked on assembling computers and all the necessary connections that needed to be in place. He has been volunteering at the dorm since January. Customers can come in and buy internet time. The...

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UVM Nursing Program Studies in Kamuli

So far 2011 has been a busy year for the 52 Kids Foundation. In January, senior nursing students from the University of Vermont traveled to Kamuli for a course taught by Professor Sarah Abrams, on public health nursing. Students attended class in the morning and then worked at the Kamuli Mission Hospital in the afternoon. They also traveled out into the communities to help with building plate stands, hand washing stations, and fuel efficient stov...

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