Here are some thoughts regarding my time spent at the school this past June… The memory of children running to greet us with large smiles and laughter as we traveled to the school is one that visits me often. As does the memory of getting to know the students. I recall their initial shyness which soon turned to laughter and shared stories, including discussions about what the students hoped to …be when they had completed

Visiting John Paul School in Uganda was an experience that I may never be able to put into words.  The feeling of standing amongst all of those children who are embracing the opportunity to learn in the midst of such poverty was eye-opening.  I can now understand and appreciate the ongoing dedication of Mr. and Mrs. B to provide these students and this community with the seeds of education.  I’m looking forward to my next

During my recent trip to Africa a priest explained that undergarments are very expensive there and owning them is out of reach for most poverty stricken African women.  In fact, the African women that do own them are considered to be more independent and assertive, they have a degree of prestige and men are less likely to assault these women. After returning from a visit to John Paul School in Chelekura, Uganda several of my

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Dedication of the new Science Center The new Daryl D. Wittich Science and Learning Center is Dedicated Paul and I recently returned from our annual visit to John Paul Secondary School and we are very happy to share the news that construction of the Science and Learning Center is now complete!!  Msgr. Paul Buyela, Vicar General and Education Secretary of the Archdiocese of Tororo dedicated the building on November 6, 2012 and when the ribbon

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The pictures. Look at the pictures. The kids smiling, slapping hands. Constantly saying, “How are you?” Almost like an echo. Spend five days with them. Hear them sing. See them dance. The young ones are future students. The older ones are the students, the ones who will be role models for the youngest of the young. These kids don’t have the swollen bellys you see on late-night television ads that ask for aid to a third-world African country. These kids

The last place I thought  I would ever visit on vacation was Africa.  When my wife decided to go on the November 2010 Uganda safari with Paul and Nancy, I reconsidered and followed her lead.  It turned out to be a great decision. As it turned out, the whole trip was one unexpectedly fantastic experience after another.   There were fabulous accommodations in a variety of unspoiled beautiful African settings.  The wild animals were incredibly plentiful including

“I was fortunate to have traveled to Uganda with Paul and Nancy in November, and experienced a trip of a lifetime!  John Paul Secondary School is a very exciting work in progress and an example of what faith, commitment and dedication can yield.  The people of Uganda are so gracious and the country is beautiful beyond description!  I am honored to share in supporting such an important project.”   Danna Dokmo

November 1, 2012 saw us leaving once again for our annual visit to John Paul Secondary School in Uganda. This year there were only four of us, but we were thrilled to have our nephew Michael Berrigan and his wife Blair as our traveling companions. They are strong supporters of the school and were anxious to visit it and meet the students as well as tour this beautiful country. This was a trip that had