Would you like to be an advocate for stellar Ugandan nursing students? Uganda Nursing School Bwindi (UNSB), an affiliate of Uganda Christian University, opened in 2013 with the help of Kellermann Foundation supporters. It is currently flourishing with 45 students at four different levels of the diploma-level (RN equivalent)...
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Above: Constance Koshaba, instructor, sews a uniform. The Batwa Women’s Center (BWC) was recently invited by Compassion International’s Rutenga Child Development Center to make school uniforms for students in the Compassion sponsorship program. This project generated income for the Batwa women who participated and helped m...
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Dry season is a time of vacation for students in Bwindi, but in January, teachers from two schools spent that time sharpening their skills in a week-long workshop sponsored by the Batwa Development Program (BDP) and funded by the Kellermann Foundation. Seven teachers from the schools at the Batwa settlements of Byumba and Mukong...
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The eQuality Health Bwindi, a local insurance program created by Bwindi Community Hospital (BCH), is unique in its approach to providing high-quality healthcare for a minimal investment. Health insurance is a relatively new concept in Uganda, with only about 5% of Ugandans countrywide enrolled in such plans. Currently, a subscri...
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This spring, Seth and Megan (Meg) Frenzen will return for the sixth time in six years to volunteer at Bwindi Community Hospital (BCH) to host a week-long orthopedic camp. Seth performs 15-20 surgeries and sees 60+ patients in clinic. Meg manages the clinic, schedules operations, and works as a tech if necessary. In a recent inte...
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