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July 17, 2007 Newsletter Human Rights Empowering those without power is the best way to protect human rights. Our community building project heals Our dynamic, transformational education program is unique Our leadership program advances international justice and reconciliation by giving marginalized individuals the skills and confidence to lead their communities. We know our students will become future leaders because our students are showing extraordinary leadership right now. Their schools, their fellow students, and the media are noticing their achievements. Student achievements The magazine chose only eleven students for this honor: one from each of the best high schools. Our students were picked from the top two schools -- Namugongo and Budo. Kasozi Hilda was appointed assistant head girl (student body vice president) at Uganda Martyr's Senior Secondary School — Namugongo. Three years ago Hilda was stigmatized and out of school. Her HIV-positive mom did not have money for school fees. Hilda's mom, Then Hilda and her mom joined Concern for the Future. Hilda is now one of the best students at Uganda's top high school, " I'm able to get Distinctions (A grades) in all my subjects. Last year, I became the top student in my class." Hilda has big plans for the future, "I have always had a dream of becoming a doctor. I want to treat patients, especially the AIDS patients. I want to become a job creator, not a job seeker, by building my own hospital." Donate on PayPal Bayona Victoria studied at The John Baidu ranked #1 academically in his Senior 1 class at Uganda Martyr's Senior Secondary - Namugongo last term. Ntege Paul was 5th. Katongole Godfrey, who used to work in a rock quarry, ranked second in his Senior 5 class at Namugongo. Bayona in New York City Nantongo Madina, Ssekanjako Musa, and Moses Kusasira, received 8 out of 8 aggregates in Senior 1 last term, the equivalent of an A-plus average. Ssekanjako Musa, a former street kid, got a score 0f 6 on his Primary Leaving Exam. This may be the best score ever achieved by a street kid in Uganda. Wetaka Brian, Kimbowa Julius, and Amos Amoya were 2nd in their class. Pinyoloya Patricia, Nantayi Sarah, and Frank Senyage Kanizio were in the top ten. Donate on PayPal Otto James, a night commuter from Gulu, whose two older brothers were abducted and forced to become soldiers, Wasswa Charles, and Okello Ronald were made prefects (presidents) of their class. Nantayi Sarah is a dormitory mom (similar to being a prefect) at her primary school. We are particularly proud of Ronald, who was abducted, saw his father killed, and lost his right arm. During his first term he cried often, avoiding other students. By the end of the term, he had been named class prefect. Wasswa Stephen received a school service award for his work in music, dance, & drama. A Force for Good in Uganda Otto James at a Gulu shelter for night commuters. The students, their guardians, and our community partners, are a force for good in Uganda. They burn with the desire to help other disposed people achieve their place in the sun. They will work to set up structures that protect human rights and empower the disadvantaged. Our program advances human rights in a long term, very effective way. Our students will become lawyers, judges, journalists, doctors, aid givers. Giving them the best possible education, while training them to be leaders, advances human rights and promotes justice. See what your donation accomplishes Donate on PayPal Help Concern for the Future's Students We rely on the generosity of donors to support the dreams of the children, and we need your help. A donation of $150 a month covers Total Care for one high school student - tuition, room and board, books and clothing, tutoring, medical, and other essentials. $100 a month provides Total Care for a primary school student. Please consider making a donation of $100 or $150 a month for a year to guarantee one of these children the educational and psychological support they need to recover and flourish.
drawing: Otto James In return for a total care donation, you will receive a photograph of your sponsored child, and regular school updates. If you can't give $100 a month, please give what you can. All contributions make a difference. Donate on PayPal Photography ©2007, Stephen Shames
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Visit our site: Donate on PayPal The Stephen Shames Foundation locates forgotten children with innate talents and molds them into leaders. We do this by partnering with Concern for the Future, an indigenous Ugandan NGO (non-profit) — raising money, providing financial oversight, and assisting with staff development. Concern for the Future finds bright, motivated AIDS orphans, child soldiers, and other vulnerable children in Uganda who want to go to college but can't because of poverty, AIDS, and war. Concern for the Future pays their school fees and prepares them for university. Concern for the Future runs all aspects of the program in Uganda. The CFTF board and staff, all native Ugandans, select and nurture of our young scholars. Concern for the Future sends them to the best schools and provides them with everything they need to succeed including books, school supplies, medical care, food, clothes, and emotional support. In addition, we teach our scholars 21st-century skills such as web design and video production. However, our most significant gift is spiritual.CFTF's nine volunteer "moms" and “dads” provide our traumatized scholars with a warm and encouraging family, while imbuing them with a strong work ethic and a desire to serve. |
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traumatized children and their communities. We give a voice to those who are nor heard. 
Margaret, remembers, "I tested HIV-positive in 1993. I was so scared I started thinking of my death...Neighbors would not let their children play with mine."
Brooks School in Massachusetts for six weeks this spring. Victoria was one of two Ugandans selected to be exchange students. 
was first in his primary school.