Carolyne's story is typical of the children who are looked after by R.E.A.CH. Carolyne is an orphan and was found by Sr Theresa in a local village when she was three years old.
Rather than place her in an orphanage, Sr Theresa took her in and provided love and shelter and nursed her back to health. By means of generous donations she was able to send her to school from nursery to Primary 7.
In 2014 Carolyne achieved some of the highest scores in the country in her school exams (which was announced on Ugandan national radio and television!)
R.E.A.CH has helped pay for Carolyne to go to school, where she has gone from strength to strength and is now regarded as one of the most gifted children in her school. With our help in supporting her ongoing education, we hope that she can achieve her goals.
R.E.A.CH supports 14 children like Carolyne; we provide funds for care, uniforms and schooling.
Children supported by this project have benefitted by accessing an education that will raise their status and value within their community, foster their long-term self-sufficiency and help to protect them from exploitation. They also benefit from vocational training, health education, a balanced diet and living in a safe and secure place.