Rachel's Blog

Happy New Year!

2012-01-01T06:32:00.000-08:00

What does it mean to sponsor a woman in Uganda? It means a life has been changed! Not only the life of one woman but her whole family. There is a saying in Uganda. “Educate a girl and you will educate a nation.” The same is true of the women we support. As we train them in business; Christian principles; budgeting; English and give them business start-up capital—we are

My 3D Movie Experience

2011-01-02T19:22:00.000-08:00

Robert and I went to the latest Narnia movie in 3D. As I always wear glasses when I want to see I had to wear my 3D glasses over my glasses. It was dark in the theatre and I found myself very frustrated when I pulled the 3D glasses out of my purse and they were curved so they didn’t really fit over my glasses. All through the movie I tried to get them to work. I’d take them

Tom's Christmas Sweater

2011-01-01T16:45:00.000-08:00

Our mom had an unusual sense of style and wore REALLY colorful clothing—green checked polyester pants with red flowered tops—you get the idea. She was a writer. . . a bit quirky—she had cats and there was cat hair on everything! She never quite got the hang of housecleaning so when we would stop by for a visit we had to move books and brush cat hair off of the chairs in

November News

2010-11-12T17:44:00.000-08:00

I can't believe it's November already! Where did the time go? Now it's time to start thinking about turkey and pumpkin pie and Christmas decorations, music and fun with family and friends.We are staying home this season. My Roberto starts radiation for prostate cancer on the 15th. At first I freaked out because that is what happens when you hear your husband has cancer. Fears race through your

Safe Birth Project in Uganda

2010-09-13T06:55:00.000-07:00

My friends have joined Hope 4 Women International and will be traveling to Uganda next month to train medical professionals in the safe birth project. This project will help prevent infant mortality as well as save the lives of mothers.We are so proud of what they are doing. Please look at their blog and encourage them along the way. http://www.safebirthproject.blogspot.com/

Here's What Jeanette is doing to Help with the Gardens

2010-07-31T06:55:00.000-07:00

You too can help with Seeds 4 Hope. email rachel@h4wi.org

Demonstration Gardens in Uganda

2010-07-30T22:15:00.000-07:00

Robert started demonstration gardens with three teams in Uganda. The purpose of the gardens are to demonstrate planting, growing and harvesting procedures. From there others will be trained and helped to become successful gardeners--thus being empowered to feed their families and to make money selling their crops. Co-op/Demonstration Gardens Name Unique Eden Co-op The names of the three

Rita's Story

2010-07-14T02:34:00.000-07:00

Rita was married and living in Kenya where she had six children. One night while the children and Rita were sleeping her husband talked with men who wanted a head for sacrificing to the demons. There is a belief that if you sacrifice a head to the demons you will get riches.Rita's husband offered to sell her head to the men. One of the sons pretending to be asleep heard the whole plan and when

Medical Problems at the Tororo Public Hospital

2010-07-09T04:21:00.000-07:00

Our team visited the public hospital where conditions are shocking. As we went from bed to bed praying for the sick and trying to bring smiles to faces without hope. We stopped next to a woman who needed prayer and when we asked why she was in the hospital she showed us a large tumor on the heel of her foot. We asked what they were doing for her and she replied: “

2010-07-09T03:40:00.000-07:00

Party With the Women of Rose’s Village Rose, as you may recall is one of the women Hope 4 Women International helped recently. She had a very large tumor on her neck that was threatening to cut off her air and cause her to suffocate if surgery was not performed. Generous supporters on Face Book and other friends pitched in and raised enough money for Hope 4 Women to pay

Why We Give Lipstick to Homeless Women and Other Women Living in Poverty

2010-06-09T06:48:00.000-07:00

A couple of years ago I received this letter from my friend Jodi Potter and felt it was worth repeating as Hope 4 Women International steps out to put lipstick in our hygiene packets to homeless women here at home and prepare to hold tea parties in Uganda this summer.Here is what Jodi wrote:"I have shared with some that my first reaction to the tea parties held for widows in Uganda--well--I just

Can You Help Little James Owori?

2010-06-01T07:18:00.000-07:00

Pastor Ruth of Smile Africa Ministries is at it again. She found little James Owori—or should I say they found her. His little feet are twisted and he will need to go for therapy once a week and also have his feet in casts to straighten them. Recently Pastor Ruth took another child who is a bit older than James—in eight months of treatments she is now able to stand. Here

My Mom

2010-05-09T08:43:00.000-07:00

My mom was one of my heroes. I remember as a child wishing I could stay home all day and do whatever I wanted--just like my mom:) I didn't know she had to do dishes, wash clothes and cook for her family of seven kids. I thought she just wrote stories on her typewriter all day.She was a great story teller--we questioned the accuracy of her stories but they were always interesting. I wanted to be a

On My Father's Side

2010-04-02T19:29:00.000-07:00

Lisa Witham Foerster--Director of Women Sponsorship

2010-03-14T06:54:00.000-07:00

Hope 4 Women International is proud to introduce Lisa Witham Foerster as our new director of women sponsorship! She comes to us with a great background in business, management and leadership skills. Her role? Her biggest challenge will be to keep me organizedJ With her attention to detail and ability to problem solve we are looking forward to keeping our personal

Here are a couple of links for you

2010-03-14T06:20:00.000-07:00

My friend Bonnie has been in Uganda since January --teaching women English--her blog is http://teachinguganda.blogspot.com/My friend Linda is in Malawi for three months working on a rape crisis center. You can follow her at http://underatreeinternational.blogspot.com/ Klove's Amy Baumann interviewed me for Dress a Girl Around the World. You can listen at http://

Rose's Surgery a Success!!

2010-02-21T10:18:00.001-08:00

Pastor Ruth took Rose to Kampala as her surgery was more complicated than was first thought. She checked in to the hospital and spent a day or two getting ready and finally the doctors removed her 2.2-pound non-cancerous tumor!! She has already taken tea and will be given mashed potatoes for her first meal. When she woke up from the surgery Pastor Ruth was by her side and said: “That

An Update from Bonnie in Uganda

2010-01-18T06:07:00.001-08:00

Bonnie, Leah, Pastor Ruth, KathyMy friend Bonnie is in Uganda for three months and is teaching the women English! Here is her first report:Notes from UgandaAfter a journey that started 8:30 Monday morning, Jan. 11, we arrived at our destination on Wednesday, 2:00 p.m. January 13. Needless to say we were exhausted. "We" is Leah, a 26 year old nurse from Minnesota, Kathy, a 66 year old nurse from

Udate on Rose

2010-01-15T06:17:00.001-08:00

Rose at home with her neighborsRose went for a biopsy. Once they receive the results she will once again meet with the surgeon. I’ve added here the preliminary report from her doctor.Please continue to pray for Rose. She has three children who need their mom.Rose with her three children

A few new speaking titles for 2010

2010-01-13T07:02:00.001-08:00

Dress a Girl Around the World Goes to Uganda

2010-01-07T05:23:00.001-08:00

If you haven't been to our website http://www.dressagirlaroundtheworld.com please check us out and help us dress girls around the world.

Can You Help this Lady?

2010-01-02T08:02:00.000-08:00

Recently I have been feeling fatigued. I chalked it up to traveling around the world and working all hours on my Hope 4 Women International/Dress a Girl Around the world projects.My friend Victoria from South Korea is highly trained in Korean medicine and ran a test on me. Her findings were that my energy was low and suggested I may have a problem with my thyroid. I dismissed it as I have blood

Hope 4 Women 2009 in Review & Looking to 2010

2010-01-01T09:59:00.000-08:00

2009 was a great year for Hope 4 Women International!Learning to make Pillow Case DressesIn March my sister Joan and I arrived in Uganda armed with pillowcases, bias tape, elastic, and sewing supplies. We taught the women at Smile Africa Ministries how to make pillowcase dresses on treadle sewing machines. We then turned the women loose to create their own designs of the pillowcases. We chose to

Hope 4 Women International Victory Gardens

2010-01-01T09:06:00.000-08:00

Hope 4 Women International’s goals are to bring dignity, joy, health, and God’s Love to the women of Uganda. In a society where women are so devalued we want them to know that God cherishes them. One method of providing dignity is by teaching them to be self-sufficient and by growing proper food so they and their children can eat and be healthy.Victory gardens became popular during WWII when the

Soap Making in Uganda

2009-11-23T07:41:00.000-08:00

By: Catherine Spears:A few weeks ago I had the privilege of participating in a humanitarian mission to Uganda with Hope 4 Kids International. This was an incredible experience. Although this is referred to as “vacationing” with a purpose, I must say for me it was “educating” with a purpose. I had heard that there was poverty; many orphans; no clean water; government corruption; and few

Change

2009-11-22T08:23:00.000-08:00

If you have ever thought you could change the world--watch and listen to this.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgwO8Nordnw

Women Waiting to be Sponsored

2009-11-18T19:42:00.000-08:00

Here is a quick look at women who need to be sponsored. Program is explained in the next blog.Thank you for your consideration. Rachel@h4ki.org

Hope 4 Women's Sponsorship Program

2009-11-18T12:41:00.000-08:00

Ajambo Alumerida –55 years oldIs a widow living with HIV/AIDS. She has five children and seven grandchildren whom she struggles to support by selling fish, charcoal and tomatoes. With your help she can become self-reliant and offer her children and grandchildren a life disconnected from poverty.Sponsorship ProgramFor $36 a month you can send a Ugandan woman through our business training course

Catherine's Neighbors

2009-11-18T07:32:00.001-08:00

When we finished walking through Catherine’s garden they led me to their neighbor who received seeds from Smile Africa. She proudly showed us her garden and said, “Not only have I benefited from my own garden but I am a hairdresser. When the women have extra money from selling their vegetables—they pay me to do their hair.” WOW! How’s that for putting prosperity into motion?This neighbor led us

Catherine's Victory Gardens

2009-11-18T04:08:00.000-08:00

Catherine is on the far left--her friend Grace on the far rightSome months ago my husband Robert encouraged the women at Smile Africa Ministries to began victory gardens much like those Elenor Roosevelt began during WW II.We partnered with Smile Africa women and funded a project in which 300 women participated. We were able to visit some of the gardens this trip and hear the stories of

New Website Dress A Girl Around the World

2009-10-05T06:03:00.000-07:00

Check out our new website and help us Dress a Girl around the world!

Hope 4 Women Art Show Preview

2009-09-27T11:54:00.000-07:00

I hope you enjoy this preview video of our upcoming art show benefiting Hope 4 women International. These are photos of SOME of the art you will be able to purchase on October 24th. We'll be located at the West end of Main Street at the Shops at Norterra. You will find the Shops off of I-17 and Happy Valley Road in North Phoenix. The fun starts at 5PM.Art 4 a cause. . . Blues 4 reliefThe shops

David Van Gorder--Artist

2009-09-27T06:12:00.000-07:00

I met David Van Gorder yesterday. He was twenty-two years old when a construction accident paralyzed him leaving him without the use of his arms and legs. A determined young man studied until he received his doctorate in clinical psychology. He taught and established a respected clinical Psychotherapy practice.In 1998 David began painting and drawing. David uses special tools that adapt to his

Victory Gardens from Uganda to Iowa

2009-09-18T12:43:00.000-07:00

Victory gardens became popular during WWII when the president’s wife encouraged people to grow crops in order to feed their families. They once more became popular in the US as our economy seems to be suffering. Hope 4 Women decided to try victory gardens in Uganda and provided funds to Smile Africa, one of our Ugandan partners, to purchase seeds and supplies. Pastor Ruth called together

A hero--a Ugandan widow

2009-09-11T10:03:00.001-07:00

My friend, Wendy Stokes, is extremely involved in our projects at Hope 4 Women. When I am unable to travel to Uganda with our Hope 4 Kids' teams Wendy is right there and organizes our outreaches to the women of Uganda, checks on widows and tries to meet many of the overwhelming needs.The following is one of her reports:In May before the first team left for Uganda we learned from Pastor Ruth

Innocent of Uganda

2009-08-21T13:45:00.001-07:00

I’d like you to meet Innocent. He was born with Hydrocephalus, a condition that is sometimes known as water on the brain. He has an abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the cavities of his brain. He has an abnormally large head, excluding his face because the pressure of the fluid cause his skull bones—which have yet to fuse—to bulge outward at their juncture points.If left untreated

My Friend Louaine

2009-08-03T09:19:00.000-07:00

My friend Louaine is a talented artist who lives near Forest City, Iowa. She donated two paintings and a painted clay pot to our Hope 4 Women Art Show that will be held in the Phoenix area on October 24th.Louaine and I have been friends for thirty-six years. We lived in Iowa and were pregnant with our daughters at the same time. We both wanted to name our daughters "Jennifer" and argued over who

Hope 4 Women/Hope 4 Kids Internationl in Uganda

2009-07-18T08:34:00.000-07:00

On the third Thursday of each month Hope for Women International holds a conference call with those who are involved or want to become involved in the projects of Hope 4 Women. This past Thursday our conference call included a special treat. Wendy Stokes who is an active promoter of Hope 4 Women is in Uganda for a month with team members traveling with Hope 4 Kids International. She and Pastor

Use Your Artistic Talent for a Good Cause

2009-07-13T13:06:00.000-07:00

In October 2009, Hope 4 Women International will be holding an art show in the Phoenix area. We have several talented artists lined up who are donating their work with all proceeds going Hope 4 Women International. We will also feature art created by the women of Uganda - baskets, necklaces, etc. There will be award quality photos ready to hang in you home or office. We would like to invite YOU

Hope 4 Kids video by Kent Dirks

2009-06-25T07:42:00.000-07:00

My Friend Betsy

2009-06-17T19:31:00.000-07:00

This is the first in a series about my fabulous friends.God has blessed me with many great friends. I have friends who support my dreams and projects. Friends who love to get together and brainstorm. Friends who let me be who I am and love me anyway. People I don’t even know have come alongside of me and supported projects in Uganda—they have collected pillowcases, purses, hygiene kits, lipstick,

God, Why Don't You Hear Their Prayer?

2009-06-04T10:29:00.000-07:00

A Walker for Martha

2009-05-30T14:41:00.001-07:00

Martha, a widow who cannot walk on her own pushes a flimsy, plastic chair from her one room apartment to the community latrine. Making it to the latrine is slow work as she pushes the chair out in front of her and takes two steps, stops, breathes heavily and starts again. She struggles across the broken and often cluttered walkway. The chair leg catches in a large crack; the chair bends and

Victory Gardens In Uganda!

2009-05-23T13:55:00.001-07:00

Hope 4 Women International’s goals are to bring dignity, joy, health, and God’s love to the women of Uganda. In a society where women are so devalued we want them to know that God cherishes them. One method of providing dignity is by teaching them to be self-sufficient and by growing proper food so they and their children can eat and be healthy.Robert has talked to several of our Ugandan friends

Welcome to Uganda

2009-05-18T08:17:00.000-07:00

Tea Parties in Uganda

2009-04-28T07:26:00.000-07:00

Several years ago Hope 4 Women International began holding tea parties in Uganda. These vary from a few women in the bush to as many as 175 women beneath a large tent. The object is to bring dignity, joy, health and God's love as Hope 4 Kids International has strived to do for the past 35 years.We gather the women and set a basin of soapy water before them. As they soak their feet they sip tea

Little cookbook for Hope 4 Women International

2009-04-17T11:15:00.000-07:00

I'm so pleased to announce our little cookbook honoring the women of Uganda is now available! It's so cute and filled with stories from Uganda, recipes from women who have worked with the women of Uganda as well as their highlights. It's a fun little book and best of all the proceeds go to our projects with the women of Uganda. Just click on the book on the left side of my blog. It will take you

Pillow Case Clothing

2009-04-03T11:03:00.000-07:00

Today was a fabulous day at Smile Africa. My sister, Joan and I arrived with a loaded suitcase of pillowcases and supplies donated by the women of Grace and Community Church of Joy. I showed the women in the Smile Africa tailoring class how to make a dress out of a pillowcase. They gathered around and watched my every move as I sewed on a treadle sewing machine. I remembered teaching myself to

Jeremiah

2009-04-01T21:59:00.000-07:00

Several years ago I dropped in on my favorite baby care facility in Jinga and met Jeremiah. He had been fished out of the bottom of a 90 foot latrine. Sad to say this sometimes happens when a young mother has a baby and no means of raising it so she will toss the baby into the latrine. Unfortunately Jeremiah ingested waste into his lungs and body before being rescued and has multiple problems. He

Sunday in Uganda

2009-04-01T21:56:00.000-07:00

Kingdom Preparation Center is a wonderful small village church pastured by our dear friend, Pastor Peter. It opened in January of 2008 –meeting beneath a mango tree. They hung a piece of an old tent to block the view of the street so people wouldn’t be distracted by those passing by. They had four chairs and the rest of the people sat on the ground. After some months they asked the railroad

Smile Africa and the Karamojong

2009-04-01T21:54:00.000-07:00

This figurine was purchased for me by my brother Tom. He found it at a shop located on the Nile river. Why did he buy it? It's called "the Suffering Karamojong".Nineteen months ago Pastor Ruth introduced me to the Karamojong people. She said the are among the despised population and are considered to be filthy thieves—viewed much like the gypsies of Europe. They appeared to be a people without

Our Photo Safari

2009-03-30T12:01:00.000-07:00

Queen Elizabeth Park boasts thousands of acres where elephants, lions, waterbuck, water buffalo, wart hogs, hyenas and other creatures roam. Innumerable species of birds flit from tree to tree and glide above the earth. We drove through the park and caught such sights as a family of wart hogs running with an apparent purpose in mind. There was a big one in front, three babies in the middle and

Landing in Uganda

2009-03-30T11:58:00.000-07:00

We landed in Entebbe Uganda late in the evening and stepped into the refreshing cool air. We had arrived! It was so good to be in the land many of us have grown to love. For Jonathan, Doug, Joan and John it was a first step toward a new and glorious adventure.Pastor Ruth, Andrew—our tech guy, and our driver Bobby, met us. After an exciting exchange we loaded the bus and headed to our hotel and a

I'm in Uganda

2009-03-29T22:20:00.000-07:00

I’m in Uganda. It was kind of a last minute opportunity and I kept as quiet as I could about it because I wanted to surprise Pastor Ruth with my visit. It worked. She thought she was meeting my brother at the airport and was totally shocked when she saw I was with him.This is my twelfth trip to Uganda in a little over five years. This is the first trip without Robert. I hated to say goodbye to

Pillow Case Dressses for the Children of Uganda

2009-03-17T09:35:00.001-07:00

I just made this dress from a pillow case. Isn't it great? I will be taking pillow cases to Uganda and will teach the women in the tailoring programs to make them for the many little girls who desperately need clothing. If you would like to be a part of this program and can send pillow cases, bias tape, and/or elastic please let me know.Also if anyone has ideas/patterns for making something for

Pastor Ruth meets the President of Uganda

2009-03-13T17:46:00.000-07:00

Representatives throughout Uganda gathered to hear the president speak on the memorandum of understanding with the government. Pastor Ruth was asked to give the opening prayer.After the speech the representatives from each town were to gather and pose for a photo with the president. For some reason Pastor Ruth was delayed and when she arrived outdoors to the photo shoot was told, “The

Divine Intervention of Prostitutes Program

2009-03-13T17:27:00.000-07:00

Pascalina has started school! If you remember she was forced to drop out in fourth grade in order to help support her family. She wanted desperately to return to school and didn’t mind that she is 26 and will be in class with fourth graders. The school tested her and placed her in the sixth grade. She catches on quickly and is eager to learn.Doesn't she look great in her new uniform and school

Karamojong Children of Tororo Uganda

2009-02-03T14:47:00.000-08:00

Pastor Ruth of Smile Africa in Uganda introduced me to the Karamojong tribe in July of 2007. She told me they are a despised group of people and are considered to be dirty and have a reputation of stealing--much like the gypsies in Europe. The cycle continues because of their reputation no one wants to hire them or be near them so they have to steal to survive. . . well you get the picture.

God, Why Don't You Hear Their Prayer?

2009-02-01T13:30:00.000-08:00

Book OverviewWhen Tom Eggum arrived in a village in Uganda he met beautiful children who were dying of treatable diseases like dysentery, measles and malaria. Still in the midst of their suffering, they believed in a God who could make it all right.Alone in his hotel room he cried out, “God! Why don’t you hear their prayer?”It took Tom time to realize God had heard their prayer and He expected

Seven Prostitutes Ask for Help to a New Life

2009-01-09T08:54:00.000-08:00

Fiona sat quietly on the floor of the dress shop and regarded me somberly with her massive, dark and mournful eyes. She smiled shyly when I introduced myself but her smile did not reach her unforgettable eyes. We waited in silence for other prostitutes to show up for our meeting. I wondered hold old Fiona was. She looked young in her form fitting denim capris and her western style hat. She was

Happy New Year!

2009-01-01T19:38:00.001-08:00

What a year 2008 was. Robert and I traveled twice to Uganda, several times to parts of California, Iowa, Minnesota, Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, Florida. . . I've put together a video of a shortened version of our life in 2008!

Christmas Memories

2008-12-23T08:40:00.000-08:00

Christmas is my favorite time of year. I have so many great Christmas memories. We didn't have much money but that wasn't what made Christmas exciting--it was just "in the air". I remember crunching on the snow crusted sidewalks of Thompson--the manger scene atop the REA building and the speakers blaring Christmas music as we walked down main street. People who never spoke to you any other time

A stroll down memory lane

2008-12-04T18:10:00.000-08:00

Smile Africa women make Ugandan Rag Dolls

2008-10-29T21:25:00.001-07:00

My friend Angie took Rag doll patterns and materials to Uganda and the women in the Smile Africa tailoring program gave them their own brand of creativity. We are hoping to bring back dolls to sell in November. Aren't they the cutest??There were some lucky Americans on hand to purchase the dolls as quickly as they were made!

My Nightmare Bike Ride!

2008-10-25T16:45:00.000-07:00

This was my first group bike ride—a fundraiser for bicycle safety awareness and I was so excited. Yesterday I went over my bike to make sure it was in top condition—checked the brakes—oiled stuff—checked the tires, etc. Then my granddaughter Jordan and I went for a short seven-mile ride to make sure it was in good working order.This morning I was up by 5:30AM and ready to go by 6:30! Robert

The Walls are going up!

2008-10-02T06:02:00.000-07:00

I'm amazed and so excited to see the walls of the Bethel Medical Clinic rising at Smile Africa! Soon the rooms will be filled with people seeking treatment.

Anna

2008-09-24T11:02:00.001-07:00

“Rachel,” Robert burst into our Ugandan hotel room as I was finishing the day at my computer. “Do you want to meet Anna, a 140-year-old widow?”“Seriously?”“Yes. I was just talking with Pastor Amos and he says she lives in his village. Even when he was a young boy she was very old. And he believes she is around 140 years old.”I grabbed my phone and dialed our Uganda partner, Pastor Ruth. “Pastor

Gerda Weissman Klein--Holocaust Survivor

2008-09-14T20:42:00.000-07:00

This afternoon Robert and I along with our daughter and granddaughter attended an extremely moving talk by Gerda Weissman Klein. She is a holocaust survivor and has written several books. Her book All But My Life was made into a documentary (One Survivor Remembers)for which she won an academy award. You can read more about her at her website http://www.kleinfoundation.org/She talked about her

Breaking Ground for new clinic at Smile Africa

2008-09-11T17:33:00.000-07:00

Here is the beginning of a new clinic for Smile Africa ministries. It amazes me that they do all this by hand!! Keep checking back for updates on what God is doing in Uganda.

Smile Africa News

2008-09-04T13:00:00.000-07:00

Hope4Kids International partners with Smile Africa Ministries in Uganda. Pastor Ruth, the founding president is an incredible Ugandan woman with a vision to change the face of Uganda. We have come alongside her to feed the karamojong children and have started a number of women in business.Currently our donors have provided funds for a state-of-the-art kitchen named Marty's Kitchen in memory of

My Purpose Driven Bucket List

2008-08-09T10:05:00.000-07:00

With all the attention the movie "Bucket List" is getting lately many people are making their own bucket lists--things they want to do before they die. My husband, Robert came up with a "Purpose Driven Bucket List". If you click on the comments following this posting you can add your own bucket list. I'd love to see it.Here's mine:My Purpose Driven Bucket List1) I turned 55 in June. For my 55th

Rachel is available for Speaking

2008-07-28T19:39:00.000-07:00

Conference TopicsWhile Rachel makes her home in Chandler, Arizona she travels throughout the country speaking to churches, civic groups, and conferences alerting people to the plight of the Ugandan widow and her children. You will be moved to laughter and tears as she relates such topics as:1) Don’t Slaughter the goat! I’m a Vegetarian! 2) What am I going to do with Jesus? 3) In Japadohla Culture

Rachel's Blog

Happy New Year!

My 3D Movie Experience

Tom's Christmas Sweater

November News

Safe Birth Project in Uganda

Here's What Jeanette is doing to Help with the Gardens

Demonstration Gardens in Uganda

Rita's Story

Medical Problems at the Tororo Public Hospital

Why We Give Lipstick to Homeless Women and Other Women Living in Poverty

Can You Help Little James Owori?

My Mom

Sponsored Women of Uganda Receive English Participation Certificates

On My Father's Side

Lisa Witham Foerster--Director of Women Sponsorship

Here are a couple of links for you

Rose's Surgery a Success!!

An Update from Bonnie in Uganda

Udate on Rose

A few new speaking titles for 2010

Dress a Girl Around the World Goes to Uganda

Can You Help this Lady?

Hope 4 Women 2009 in Review & Looking to 2010

Hope 4 Women International Victory Gardens

Soap Making in Uganda

Change

Women Waiting to be Sponsored

Hope 4 Women's Sponsorship Program

Catherine's Neighbors

Catherine's Victory Gardens

New Website Dress A Girl Around the World

Hope 4 Women Art Show Preview

David Van Gorder--Artist

Victory Gardens from Uganda to Iowa

A hero--a Ugandan widow

Innocent of Uganda

My Friend Louaine

Hope 4 Women/Hope 4 Kids Internationl in Uganda

Use Your Artistic Talent for a Good Cause

Hope 4 Kids video by Kent Dirks

My Friend Betsy

God, Why Don't You Hear Their Prayer?

A Walker for Martha

Victory Gardens In Uganda!

Welcome to Uganda

Tea Parties in Uganda

Little cookbook for Hope 4 Women International

Pillow Case Clothing

Jeremiah

Sunday in Uganda

Smile Africa and the Karamojong

Our Photo Safari

Landing in Uganda

I'm in Uganda

Pillow Case Dressses for the Children of Uganda

Pastor Ruth meets the President of Uganda

Divine Intervention of Prostitutes Program

Karamojong Children of Tororo Uganda

God, Why Don't You Hear Their Prayer?

Seven Prostitutes Ask for Help to a New Life

Happy New Year!

Christmas Memories

A stroll down memory lane

Smile Africa women make Ugandan Rag Dolls

My Nightmare Bike Ride!

The Walls are going up!

Anna

Gerda Weissman Klein--Holocaust Survivor

Breaking Ground for new clinic at Smile Africa

Smile Africa News

My Purpose Driven Bucket List

Rachel is available for Speaking