May 31, 2024 The Rainy Season It’s hard to know where to start the report this month. May has been challenging, to say the least! The floods in Kyarumba have caused so much devastation that it would seem there is only bad news to report. At least six high-traffic footbridges were either badly damaged or … Continue reading May ED Report
April ED Report
May 1, 2024 Happy May Day and Uganda National Labour Day! Labour Day here in Canada is in September, and not so massively celebrated as in Uganda, but both countries are always happy to show our gratitude to the workers who keep our countries moving. It has been a quiet month on this side of … Continue reading April ED Report
Meet Teddy
The Society is fortunate to have Mrs. Teddy Ithungu on our Board of Directors. Teddy is Head Teacher of Bughungu Primary School, and a founder and key member of the Bukonzo Joint Coffee Collective. A farmer and coffee grower, leader of the school's GEM (Girls' Education Movement) club, and a facilitator for a support group … Continue reading Meet Teddy
March ED Report
April 14, 2024 The snow is long gone from this side of the world, and the weather is starting to warm. It is very welcome. We are not quite as warm as you in Uganda, and are not getting as much rain as you, but we can’t complain. It’s been a very mild winter. Congratulations to … Continue reading March ED Report
February ED Report
February 29, 2024 It has been quite a productive time since January 12 of this year when Omughisa Rwenzori Community Development Society became recognized as an official not-for-profit organization in British Columbia. On February 2 our bank account was opened with some personal funds so that we would have working capital until we are able … Continue reading February ED Report
Introducing Joseph
Joseph is on the Board of Directors of Omughisa Rwenzori, and is at the absolute centre of every project that we undertake here in Kyarumba, Uganda. If you want a job done, he is the man to do it. Joseph is the School Manager of Musasa Primary School, but his responsibilities don't stop there. He … Continue reading Introducing Joseph