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West Shore Middle School Sponsors Walk for Water
West Shore Middle School 7th graders sponsored a Walk for Water for Uganda Farmers, Inc. This was the culmination of a long unit of study within the social studies curriculum learning about water scarcity in Africa and what it means to be a humanitarian. The students researched the many humanitarian crises and developed websites encouraging others about how to support people both here and abroad. The students chose Uganda Farmers Inc. because it was founded by two Milford residents which helped the students’ make a “real world” connection. The founders of the organization, Jane Holler and Dan Marecki, came and shared with the students about how the monies raised through their organization provide pumps for clean, running water changing the lives within a whole village. The students designed buttons, logos, fliers, t-shirts and bulletin boards to raise funds. Through all of their efforts, the students and teachers raised over $1,300!     |
Meet Our Newest Team Member
After being diagnosed with cancer at the age of sixteen, Danielle Burns was granted the opportunity to have a wish come true via the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Danielle's wish was to bring water to those in need in Africa and has since joined the team at Uganda Farmers, Inc. Here's Danielle's inspiring story: Danielle (middle) with her mother and Father Godfrey Musabe |
Sixth Annual Running Water for Africa 5K
Thank you to all participants, sponsors, and volunteers for helping make our sixth annual Running Water for Africa 5K a great event! ***** ***** Thank you to our sponsors! Holler Law Firm Attorney Tara Galbo Dr. Deidre Galbo, DVM Attorney Jane Holler & Attorney Dan Marecki Betty Geller, Artist Frank Scott Bunnell High School, Michele Croteau Cindy & Bill Bevan Julie Manginelli Debbie and Rich Stinchcomb Shelly & Dave Gibson Judge Beverly Streit-Kefalas Nicholson Associates, Charles Cullen Veronica & Donald Thomas Hilda & Dick Wilson MS Running, Marty Schaivone St. Gabriel Church First Baptist Church Trumbull Congregational Church M.J. Gleason, Seabreeze Pizza Plus Dr. Christine Lathuras, Sunrise Family Dental Care Susan Patrick, Walnut Beach Creamery Jennifer Greene Fred Petrella, Connecticut Realty Group, LLC Erma & Larry Canty Jennie and Mel Aden John Powers & Robert Powers, Musicians Subway South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority American Medical Response Julia’s Bakery Dunkin Donuts |
We're in the Paper!
Click here to read an article in the New Haven Register about our most recent water projects! |
Drilling has Begun in Nganiko
During the last week of December, 2014, the drilling company we have hired, Draco (U) Ltd., traveled to Nganiko to survey the land and to begin drilling the borehole. The project is underway and completion is expected in January 2015, in time for the opening of the medical clinic. Thank you to all who have donated and helped out to make this possible for our friends in Uganda! We are very excited to keep you updated on the progress. Please check back for more details. **UPDATE: As of winter 2015, the water project in Nganiko is complete. During their visit to Uganda in May when they spent time Nganiko, UFI officers signed the contract to expand upon the Nganiko water project after learning the borehole and well are capable of producing enough water to benefit hundreds of more people in the area on a daily basis. |
New Haven Register Article
Click here to read an article about our water project in Ihunga published by the New Haven Register. |
Our 3rd annual 5k race was a great success!
We are thrilled to announce that we have reached our goal and water will be running in Ihunga very soon! Thank you to all participants, donors, and volunteers! You may view the race results here. |
Kyle Holler Nominated for Kohl's Cares Scholarship Program
 Kyle Holler has been nominated by Jane Holler, President of Uganda Farmers, Inc., for the 2014 Kohl's Cares Scholarship program. Kyle has been volunteering with Uganda Farmers for the past few years and has put much effort in assisting us prepare for our annual 5K among other fundraising events. Best of luck to Kyle! |
Update on Ihunga
Uganda Farmers, Inc. is excited to announce the water project in Ihunga, Uganda has been completed and clean water is now flowing within the village! Jane Holler and Dan Marecki of Uganda Farmers, Inc. recently returned from a trip to Uganda where they attended the inaugural ceremony of the newly finished water project that took place in the village.  Jane, Dan, government officials, and village leaders gave speeches at the ceremony while several groups of women and children entertained with sing and dancing. It was an all-day event in which Jane and Dan toured the various water taps in the forest and examined the water tanks and solar pump. Villagers rejoiced as the water was blessed and flowed for the first time in Ihunga, just in time for Christmas.
Thanks to the wonderful support of you and all of Uganda Farmers’ donors, sponsors, and volunteers, we are able to help villages like Ihunga receive the gift of water and change their lives for the better. Uganda Farmers, Inc. would like to sincerely thank you for your support and share with you photos from the inaugural ceremony. We hope you enjoy them and know what an integral part you have played in making this happen.  Jane and Dan at the ceremony  Local children in Ihunga  Turning on the tap  Local residents attending the ceremony  |
Notre Dame Student Researches Rural Ugandan Farmers
Follow the link below to read the article about Notre Dame student Greg Yungtum, who spent time at Kyembogo Farmer's Assocation and interviewing rural Ugandan farmers to understand more about their struggles. |
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