It’s been two weeks now since I returned from my trip to Uganda with the Ryan’s Well Foundation, but it is still constantly on my mind (and not just because I have so much editing to do!). What I experienced well-exceeded the hopes and expectations I had for the trip. I was thrilled to visit the communities and schools where Ryan’s Well and their partners work and directly see the impact of their work on the people in these areas.
(both photos taken by Julie Truelove)
One thing that really struck me was the reception we received when we arrived at some of the communities – they really celebrated the opportunity to thank Ryan’s Well for bringing water to their communities. They were so grateful. In the words of one young man from the Obutu Village, “Ryan’s Well Foundation, thank you a lot. You have already saved our lives.”
I myself am sincerely grateful to all those who donated to my project, donated directly to the Ryan’s Well Foundation, attended the fundraiser on such a cold night, donated items for the auction, and offered such encouraging and supportive words! And a huge thank you to the Ryan’s Well Foundation board members, the Hreljac family and Julie Truelove for having allowed me to embark on this trip.
Apwoyo Matek!
- Boris Foto
Budds’ BMW Oakville
C’est What
Cudmore’s Garden Centre
Geosoft Inc.
Jo-Anne McArthur Photography
Keja @ Toronto Bodyworks
Lush
No Voice Unheard
Noah Mintz, Lacquer Channel Mastering
Ryan’s Well Foundation
Sadie’s Diner
Saw-Whet Golf Course
Snap-on Tools
Starbucks
Sweets From the Earth
Vivendi Entertainment
Watermark Irish Pub
adam evans
alison porter
dave & susan clark
dean marino
katie & her mom
kellie johnson
lynda clark & karen joyce
mike patterson
ryan clark
several geosofties
suzanne day
wade vroom
…and many, many others!