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Occasionally Ugandan mothers or grandmothers of students in CARITAS' child sponsorship programs are seen wearing the traditional dress of Uganda, called the gomesi.

"I want the sponsors to know that by sponsoring some of these children they have brought meaning and hope to many families especially in the life of these unprivileged children in our region," said CARITAS' Location Coordinator in the Nsukka region of Nigeria, fondly known to us as Miss Nelly.

“The whole country of Uganda is on tension for we don't know what will come out after elections...pray for us.” That is the request from Sr. Carolyne, the coordinator for CARITAS’ child sponsorship programs in Nkokonjeru in light of presidential elections in Uganda today, Thursday, February 18^th.

One of the treasures of CARITAS' child sponsorship programs is the rich cultural diversity of everyone involved. We are truly offered a global perspective from our encounters with our friends in Africa, Poland, and the Caribbean. The varying traditions of Christmas celebrations throughout our CARITAS program locations are also fascinating to consider.

This week a singing, debate, and theater competition was held at St. Paul Primary Boys School in Nkokonjeru. Students from Stella Maris Primary Boarding School, St. Alphonsus Demonstration School, where many CARITAS supporters sponsor a child, and St. Paul all presented songs, skits, and debates to be judged.

by Jennifer Ostrowski, CARITAS For Children Intern

Some of the “original” CARITAS children, the very first to be sponsored who have been with the child sponsorship program for many years have now graduated from secondary school (high school) in Uganda. The sisters call these girls “the pioneers”. I had the opportunity to sit with some of these young women and discuss their plans for the future. Today’s post features my conversation with Lestetutah (nickname Resty), sponsored by Mary Ann M. Resty's answers to my questions appear below in an interview format.

by Jennifer Ostrowski, CARITAS For Children Intern

Some of the “original” CARITAS children, among the very earliest to benefit from the child sponsorship programs in Uganda have now graduated from secondary school (high school). The Sisters call these girls “the pioneers”. I had the opportunity to sit with some of these young women and discuss their plans for the future. Today’s post features my conversation with Sarah, sponsored by Carol R. Since 2008 when she was in Primary Six, Sarah has had Carol's care and support. Sarah's answers to my questions appear below in an interview format.

by Jennifer Ostrowski, CARITAS For Children Intern

Some of the “original” CARITAS children, the very first to be sponsored who have been with the child sponsorship program for many years have now graduated from secondary school (high school) in Uganda. The sisters call these girls “the pioneers”. I had the opportunity to sit with some of these young women and discuss their plans for the future. Today’s post features my conversation with Joan, sponsored by Charbel D. Joan’s answers to my questions appear below in an interview format.