David Oaks
Geoffrey Ojok: Transforming Lives Through Education in Uganda
With the help of the Empowering Ugandans giving community, Geoffrey has turned a once-empty room into a vibrant hub of knowledge and growth.
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Teaching Marketable Skills In Uganda
STORIES OF HOPE AND BRIGHT FUTURES
Jeff & Yvonne Weinstein
- Sep 4
- 2 min
Deanna, One Laptop & Changed Lives in Uganda
This is the story of a friend named Deanna and how one laptop became a catalyst for change in Uganda.
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David Oaks
- Aug 22
- 2 min
You & Dominic Toonekalit are Revolutionizing Ugandan Ministry
Dominic Toonekalit is spearheading a digital revolution in Ugandan pastoral ministry.
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Jeff & Yvonne Weinstein
- Aug 16
- 2 min
From Security Guard to Sewing Instructor: Gabriel Obwoya’s Journey with Empowering Ugandans
We celebrate Gabrielle Obwoya, a shining example of the resilient, hardworking, and generous spirit that defines the Ugandan people.
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Jeff & Yvonne Weinstein
- Aug 5
- 2 min
You & Akello Lillian Aol: A Story of Determination and Growth
Akello Lillian Aol’s determination, skill, and entrepreneurial spirit shine brightly thanks to the Empowering Ugandans giving community.
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Jeff & Yvonne Weinstein
- Aug 4
- 1 min
Hard-Working Crode Mugisha: A Beacon of Hope in Uganda’s Digital Revolution
Because of the Empowering Ugandans giving community, hard-working young men like Crode Mugisha are transforming Uganda’s future.
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Jeff & Yvonne Weinstein
- Jul 24
- 1 min
And Poof! Just Like That, You've Changed a ViIllage
Village women gathered for a sewing workshop led by Shirley Moran and myself. Starting with fewer than 25 participants, each woman...
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Jeff & Yvonne Weinstein
- Oct 18, 2023
- 1 min
My Goodness! Look at What You’ve Done!
Do you remember the Raincross Quilt Guild meeting back in 2019 when so many members presented donations to begin sewing classes in...
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Jeff & Yvonne Weinstein
- Jun 9, 2023
- 2 min
From Zero to 750 in a little more than 4 months!
We have some fun good news about the library at Hope of Glory Christian School in Uganda. The library is now open! It is so good to see a...
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Jeff & Yvonne Weinstein
- Apr 22, 2023
- 1 min
How 2 Soccer Balls and 2 Jump Ropes Changed a School
Jeff and Jacob visited Pastor Edward Mosingi and a school he started in his village. They gave the gifts of 2 soccer balls and 2 jump...
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Jeff & Yvonne Weinstein
- Jul 8, 2022
- 1 min
Sandra- From Bricklayer to Seamstress
There are so many people in Uganda who touch our hearts. One is Sandra, a young woman hard at work in the hot sun, mixing mortar, loading...
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Jeff & Yvonne Weinstein
- Feb 11, 2022
- 2 min
I Almost Stepped on a Humble Baby
Meet Joyce.and her sweet baby Wilma. They are the stars of the show. I almost stepped on a humble baby. It was a very close call! Helping...
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Jeff & Yvonne Weinstein
- Jan 11, 2022
- 1 min
Standing by Herself for the First Time!
Take one small 7 year old girl from a village in Northern Uganda who has never walked (Apiyo), Add 2 compassionate...
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Jeff & Yvonne Weinstein
- Nov 13, 2021
- 2 min
Our Love Story of Uganda
Do you know when and how and why Jeff and I fell in love with Uganda? Funny thing, we know that many of our friends don't know what...
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Jeff & Yvonne Weinstein
- Jul 17, 2021
- 2 min
A Wheelchair for Apiyo
Greetings from Riverside! Yes, in case you missed the news, we returned to Riverside July 9. Uganda is on a full lockdown due to a marked...
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Jeff & Yvonne Weinstein
- Jun 28, 2021
- 1 min
Food Purchased by Donations are Delivered by Boda
Generous people keep donating money for food for Ugandans who are being impacted by the harsh lockdown. We were able to deliver some food...
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Jeff & Yvonne Weinstein
- May 22, 2021
- 1 min
Feeling Loved in Adjumani
A surprise of mammoth proportions! and I went to Adjumani yesterday with Okello Charles Odoch, Dominic Toonekalit and his wife Nancy,...
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Jeff & Yvonne Weinstein
- Jan 20, 2021
- 2 min
A Sweet Story of Success
Nancy and Dominic are a young married couple with three small children living in Gulu, Uganda. When we arrived to begin our ministry,...
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Jeff & Yvonne Weinstein
- Jan 18, 2021
- 1 min
New Year, New Website, Different Blog Address
The thought never crossed my mind that I would be spending so much time in front of a computer screen working on a website to just to...
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