Mount Kilimanjaro

Joseph in Kyangwali

World Cup by Generator

Watching the World Cup final by generator in Kyangwali refugee camp in Uganda - awesome!

Sugarcane

Traveling through East Africa this summer, I discovered a skill that positively lack: chewing sugarcane. My students attempted to give me a tutorial, but in the end, they just shook their heads and laughed.

Joseph

Joseph was one of my students at ALA for the last two years where he lived on my hall and studied hard for my Biology class. He has also become one of my heroes. Originally from DRC, Joseph grew up as a refugee in Uganda in a large camp called Kyangwali. In a hopeless situation, Joseph and his friends created a culture of hope through forming Coburwas, an organization that has transformed the camp through education, health, women's empowerment, care for orphans, and much more. Even at ALA, Joseph continued to work those in the camp, raising money to build an elementary school - the school is now almost done and can be seen behind Joseph in the picture. In July, I had the privilege to visit Joseph in Kyangwali and see for myself all the work that he and his colleagues have done there - amazing!

To learn more about Joseph's story, watch the videos below of the speech he gave at ALA's Inaugural Graduation. (Or read the transcript.)

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