Change Uganda's children's lives - Change The Truth

Can you believe I've never set foot in Uganda? You would be forgiven for thinking I have and loved it, as we are going to stay there again this week.

The birth of a non-profit organization

Now, a question: what do you do when you're an American photographer and return to the US after a trip in East Africa? Answer: you set up a charity to help Ugandan children who have become orphans because of war and HIV/AIDS. Oh wait, maybe this answer only applies to Gloria Baker Feinstein.

Gloria went on a trip to Africa in 2006 as a photographer in an NGO workshop revolving around HIV/AIDS, and what she saw there changed her life forever. She then proceeded to set up a non-profit organization called Change The Truth, to send orphan children in Uganda to school and support St. Mary Kevin Orphanage Motherhood, home to around 190 children having lost one or both parents. 

Changing the truth to change the world

Change The Truth is now sending 28 pupils to secondary school, and of course their goal is to send even more. Education is key in this region, but the children need food, school supplies, clothing, a bed to sleep in. The orphanage / school raises some funds by its activities such as bead making and farming, but they could use some extra support.

Every year in December since 2007, a team of ten volunteers travels to Uganda to work on the field and offers assistance to the children and the staff of the orphanage. Team 4 is already up and ready to leave for ten days, taking with them the items donated throughout the year to Change The Truth. This will be an exciting journey, and you will be able to read all about it in Gloria's blog!

Kids in yoga class led by a team volunteer  - you know me, I'm a sucker for all things yoga, could not pass this one out! Source

You too can be a part of this adventure, by donating, buying a book made by Gloria and the children of the orphanage, participating in the annual fundraiser, or even, why not, travel to Uganda as a volunteer!

Kutuuka, the book! Source

"Mostly, we wish for love" 

And if you want to give love, check out these sites:

- Gloria's blog: http://gloriainafrica.blogspot.com

- Change The Truth: http://www.changethetruth.org  - watch the video by Lynne Melcher on the homepage, and you might hear the quoted sentence ;-) 

You can also subscribe to the newsletter for more information on the items you can donate, or fundraising activities.

- Gloria's gorgeous portfolio: http://www.gloriabakerfeinstein.com

THANK YOU!