13/2/2024 - A little bit of everything

Today some of us had the privilege of chatting with Ugandaid students who had started at NVI a year or 2 ago. They talked of their appreciation of their sponsors and how greatful l they are that they have this opportunity. Some were so proud to tell us their achievements in class and learning in their industrial placements so they can support their family in the future. The value they place on their education shone through. Some of the quotes from our students: “I wish to thank my sponsor for helping me build toward my vision to reduce road traffic accidents using my skills learnt in motor vehicle mechanics”, “Thank you my sponsor, I never had hope before, now I can be a man”, “I am hoping to get a job, to help my family”, “I hope to open my own workshop”.

The other members of the team either went to visit the nursery (see blog post 13/2/2024) or continued the decorating. We are so pleased with the progress of the textiles centre and will be uploading photos when it is completed. David and Joan spent their time decorating and we are extremely thankful for them.

In the afternoon most of the team wondered down to Jinja centre to do some shopping. As mentioned in the thought of the day, we were accompanied by Julius to the Deli for a pre-shopping drink. We also had the honour of Isaac joining us. It was great getting to chat to them and the rest of the team while enjoying the delicious drinks at the Deli. A lot of shopping got done by the team, we were able to buy gifts for the families we are visiting tomorrow and also some bits and bobs to take home with us. Two members of the team visited a fabric shop to buy fabric to be made into dresses by the talented textiles department at NVI.

The day finished with an evening meal. We were delighted that Edison, the director of NVI, joined us for dinner. It was lovely getting to chat to him about various different things. The relationship Ugandaid have built with the staff at NVI is strong and a lovely thing to be involved in.