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There are no photos of our first staff meeting at RUHU. It was just Sonja, Patrick, William and I at a Japanese restaurant in Kampala, up on Nakasero Hill.
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Throughout the Pandemic, school was a big focus for us at Beautiful Response, as it was all over the world. The interruption of in-person class came near the end of 2020 Term 1, leaving students with two terms to complete.
Sonja and I welcomed a baby boy into the world Monday evening. Birth puts everything into perspective, doesn't it?
At birth, I become acutely aware of two things. There are big expenses and little expenses, larger fees and smaller fees, higher salaries and lower salaries. But there is one thing that makes them equal--
What is the end goal? What is the purpose of providing education, food, and sponsorship?
Early on, I imagined a pipeline of excellence. I dreamt up stories of kids... 2020. The words sounded nice. The symmetry of the words and the numbers made us look forward to leaving 2019 behind.
In the end, it taught us a lot. In 2020, we commemorated a decade of partnership between Beautiful Response and Raising Up Hope for Uganda. It also became the first year since 2010 that we did not go to Uganda.
Next week Tuesday (12/1) is a day dedicated to giving, a day to celebrate generosity. People around the globe are inspired by the power that their generosity has in making a positive change in the lives of others. On Giving Tuesday you can make the choice to show your generosity to a non-profit that you believe makes a difference. Beautiful Response is fortunate to be partners with two such organizations.
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