“The Truth is You Paved This Beautiful Way For Me”

Thanks to her loving and devoted sponsors, this COU graduate is on the road to success.

Jane Nanfuka graced stages across America on the Tour of Light and just recently she owned the graduation stage in Uganda – earning her Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and Statistics from Kyambogo University! And, it was a dream come true to share this moment with her longtime sponsor, Nathan Webb.

Nathan and Alison Webb have sponsored Jane for over 8 years. They met for the first time in person on the 2012 Tour of Light (the family drove over 9 hours to meet her at a performance). Since then, Jane has grown incredibly close to her sponsors through letters and pictures.

And so, Nathan was determined to be there for Jane on one of the biggest days of her life. After the graduation celebrations, they had an opportunity to tour Uganda together. One of the most touching experiences for Nathan was visiting Kiwanga – the children’s home where Jane grew up under the care of our late Sister Rose Muyinza. Nathan shared that:

“[The home] is now only for the mentally and physically disabled, but Jane and others that grew up there with her still help out. It was a striking example of how helping just one person like Jane can enable them to help so many others and do much more good than I could alone. I’m very proud not only of Jane’s accomplishments in college, but of the wonderful young woman she’s grown into.”

Jane is currently applying for jobs with various organizations including work in the non-profit sector. She has already had her first interview and is awaiting feedback. We wish her the best of luck, but are more than confident that she will succeed!

“The truth is you paved this beautiful way for me and I can never stop thanking you so much for loving me. I love you so much.”

-Your Daughter, Jane (from a recent letter to her sponsors)

In addition to recognizing Jane, we would like to honor the following Children of Uganda sponsored students who successfully completed their university or vocational studies in 2017:

Joanita Babirye, Kyambogo University, B.S. Education (Economics)

Christine Babirye, Kyambogo University, Bachelors in Procurement and Logistics Management

Anthony Kasozi, Kyambogo University, B.S. Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (awaiting official graduation ceremonies)

Elvis Kato, Makerere University Business School, B.S. Quantitative Economics

Suna Kizito, Uganda Christian University, Diploma in Social Works and Social Development

Pascal Lusembo, St. Kizito Kitovu Technical Institute, Mechanics & Driving Course

Richard Mawanda, Kyambogo University, Bachelors in Accounting

Francis Mubiru, Mutesa I Royal University, Diploma in Civil Engineering

Saddam Muggumya, Buganda Royal Institute, Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Urban Mugume, Mbuye Farm School, Diploma in Animal Husbandry (awaiting official graduation ceremonies)

Ben Mukasa, St. Kizito Technical Institute, Mechanics & Driving Course

Ali Mukesi, Buganda Royal Institute, Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Teopista Nabbuuma, Kyambogo University, B.A. in Social Works and Community Development

Winnie Nakalema, Institute of Survey and Land Management, Diploma in Land Management and Evaluation (awaiting official graduation ceremonies)

Brenda Naluyima, Jimmy Sekasi Institute, Advanced Certificate in Pastry Craft and Baking

Ruth Nanyange, Jimmy Sekasi Institute, Advanced Certificate in Pastry Craft and Baking

John Ssebutinde, YMCA, Kampala, Certificate in Hotel and Institutional Catering (awaiting official graduation ceremonies)

Victor Sserunjogi, Michangelo College of Creative Arts, Diploma in Arts and Design

Baron Wasswa, Makerere University, B.S. in Petroleum Geoscience Production

We are so proud of your achievements and grateful to all of the devoted sponsors who made this possible! Thank you.