These are difficult days for our Evie, her mom is very ill. We marvel at how she remains positive, patient, generous, and kind, in the midst of a personal crisis, but we also know she is hurting. Please keep Evie, her mom, and the rest of their family and friends Read more…
For the last several months Evie has been struggling to get Outreach to Africa’s work done without the benefit of a reliable vehicle, an impossibile task in a rugged place like Uganda. If you have been involved with OTA over the past several years, then you have likely driven from Read more…
Studies have shown that giving does something to the “feel good” part of your brain. MRI technology reveals that activity is increased in parts of the brain that respond to rewarding stimuli. Voluntary giving and being charitable actually makes you feel good, according to “Why Giving Feels Good – Your Read more…
By now most who follow this blog know the story of OTA and Evelyn Komuntale. But what is it really like to manage the work and projects the organization does in Uganda? What most of us will never know is the tremendous sacrifice, commitment, and pressure involved with doing this Read more…
OTA Volunteer Gina Efstathio in Bristol, Quebec Canada As a Canadian, I can relate to the frustration of silly stereotypes. Contrary to popular belief, Canada’s people do not all live in igloos, drive dog sleds, or eat mountains of Tim Horton’s donuts (ok, that one might be true). The narratives Read more…
Labor Day is defined by Wikipedia as an annual holiday to celebrate the achievements of workers. Nobody works harder as an advocate for those coping with HIV/AIDS than OTA’s own Kathi Winter. On this Labor Day we recognize Kathi’s contribution, courage, and commitment. Her story is a powerful, inspiring testament Read more…