TGIS! Today was graduation for the recent Skills Development Class. This was the fourth class to graduate with skills from tailoring, knitting, pastry baking and business learning in order to be self sustaining. After this class there have been about 160 women to have gained skills through Musana. These women are incredibly grateful for the opportunity to learn their skill, as well as being empowered to go out into the world to start a business. I was so inspired to see community members and families rally around the women in order to encourage them to hold their heads high and to be proud of their accomplishments!
Before the ceremonies began there was some time to visit with the secondary students. I was able to reconnect with Hannah, a sweet girl I met two years ago. We bonded over our favorite scripture, Psalms 23. She reminded me of that today in our conversation. A sweet reunion!!!
The official schedule noted the start time for graduation at 8:00, however we were highly encouraged to arrive by 9:30. I think the start time was close to 10:30. We snuck away around 1:00 to meet up with Kyemba. We planned a day in Jinja to eat at The Source Cafe and shop for Ugandan souvenirs. It was a beautiful day!!! Unfortunately, Laura stayed behind but she'll have a chance to shop in Jinja next Saturday.
Some highlights of today...
- Every speaker at graduation spoke Lusoga and English or their language was translated for us.
- Reuniting with old friends.
- Eating at The Source Cafe.
- A few teammates didn't realized they couldn't be found while shopping!!! (Don't worry, we returned with everyone!)
- Kyemba knows where to buy the BEST chipati!!! He hooked us up tonight!!!
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