Ross Young
In Memory of Bishop Emeritus John Wilson Ntegyerize
Late last week, we were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Bishop Emeritus John Wilson Ntegyerize. Not only was Bishop a wonderful...
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Ross Young
- Nov 9, 2019
- 3 min
A Milestone.
I finally received some good news from the surgeon regarding my leg. He said that it’s OK for me to start walking short distances and he...
Ross Young
- Oct 26, 2019
- 5 min
Uganda 2019: Arden Academy – Student Reflections
Last week I promised to share with you reflections of the students that visited Uganda as part of the Arden Academy trip of April this...
Ross Young
- Oct 25, 2018
- 3 min
What have I learned this year?
(Councillor Brian at the secondary School site) What an outrageously difficult question to answer! I’m sorry the blog hasn’t been updated...
Ross Young
- Mar 23, 2018
- 3 min
A difficult year.
As I sit here mulling over a freshly brewed cup of coffee in the suburbs of Birmingham, I’m finding it really difficult to set the tone...
Ross Young
- Dec 31, 2017
- 5 min
Reflections on 2017
It’s been an eventful year for The Zuri Project Uganda – a true mixture of highs, lows and everything in between. In true Zuri fashion,...
Ross Young
- Apr 26, 2017
- 3 min
Celebrating the past to build our future
It was just over a month ago that we first heard the devastating news of Herbert’s death. Although we’ve had time to grieve and come to...
Ross Young
- Jun 22, 2016
- 5 min
“Small but powerful:” Being part of #teamzuri in Uganda & the UK
Zuri ambassador Jenna, who has been with us from the very start, shares her thoughts on the two months she spent in Uganda this Spring in...
Ross Young
- May 23, 2016
- 3 min
Uganda, take 4.
I’ve been trying to write this blog post for a month. Every time i’ve opened up the document, i’ve deleted stuff, changed sentences and...
Ross Young
- Mar 10, 2016
- 3 min
Evaluating The Zuri Allstars Sports Project
It’s been a few months since we last posted a blog, but that doesn’t mean we haven’t been busy! Quite the opposite actually. Last week...
Ross Young
- Dec 4, 2015
- 2 min
My time in Kihembe: OPADS, football & community led projects
In this blog, CharityWorks alumnus Hayley Gardiner talks about her experiences volunteering in Kihembe, SW Uganda, and talks about how...
Ross Young
- Oct 26, 2015
- 2 min
My first trip to the pearl of Africa
In this week’s blog post, Danielle reflects on her first trip to Uganda, and tells us how getting involved in the projects was a truly...
Ross Young
- Oct 19, 2015
- 2 min
Our Pilot Projects, 2015
Since I came back from Uganda at the start of September, everyone involved with The Zuri Project has been incredibly busy co-designing...
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