Seeing the Light!

It is a difficult thing to admit you are weak…I do admit it though. It feels arrogant to say that we are doing this work in an effort to change the world, but if I do not believe we can do that, even in some small way, then I should not be involved in this organization.

To effect change, make an impact, to get things done, requires determination, resilience, and a mighty strength that I just do not possess. Yet, if I want to continue to do this work, I will need to be determined and resilient and strong. I am tired, I often find myself frustrated, always trying to find how to have enough time and energy. The frazzled feeling of being overwhelmed can swallow one up, unless one decides to “PRESS ON”. I need to remember where the strength required comes from, and I know it is not from me…

Psalm 73:26
26 My flesh and my heart may fail,
but God is the strength of my heart
and my portion forever.

2 Corinthians 12:9
9 But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me.

And so we press on…

The container is at the border of Kenya / Tanzania, it should be in Uganda Tomorrow. I travel in 1 week… Karine, and the rest of the team depart in just 14 days now. I think of where we were at just months ago, we have come such a long way...we have a long way to go, and when I look up, I know, we will get there.

May God bless Niteo, and its partners as we make our journey to Uganda. May He lead and protect the team as we meet and serve the people of Kampala, and we experience the blessed and beautiful land that is Africa.

Container update...

The container has departed Mombasa on Tuesday, June 24th 2008, and should reach Uganda in a matter of days now. GREAT NEWS!

Container in Mombassa, Kenya...

HOORAY THE CONTAINER IS IN AFRICA!

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE CONTINUED SAFETY AND SMOOTH JOURNEY OF THE CONTAINER AS WE TIE UP THE DETAILS OF THE LOGISTICS SURROUNDING GETTING IT TO UGANDA, AND WE WORK AT SECURING IT'S RELEASE AND DELIVERY TO US.

FAT CAT FESTIVAL

Marissa (on the left) was the energetic 12 year old girl who followed her heart in wanting to make a difference in children's lives in Uganda Africa.  With Fat Cat Festival enthusiasm Marissa and her friends had their faces painted and faced the crowds with never ending smiles.

Personally initiating, communicating with Fat Cat Festival Staff, creating  teams and being there for set up, follow through, and clean up, Marissa helped create exposure and awareness of the work of Niteo to the community of Kelowna.

With simplicity and enthusiasm Marissa was able to communicate her belief that education can help break the cycle of poverty in the lives of children in Africa and that everyone can help make that happen.

Thank you to Marissa and her family and friends for helping make it a great weekend.

Despite cold winds, a little rain there were many smiles and many people stopping, asking questions and showing interest.

You are an inspiration Marissa!!!!!!

Keep following your heart and you will make a huge difference in our world.

Thank you for how you encouraged my heart these last couple of days.

You're Invited

This weekend NITEO will be hosting a booth at Fat Cat organized by a Grade 7 volunteer and global activist.  Hope you can all make it by for a visit!

Cynicism

"What is a cynic? A man who knows the price of everything and the value of nothing."

Oscar Wilde

Millenium Development Goals Indicators

"Series Name: Primary completion rate, both sexes

Goal: Goal 2. Achieve universal primary education

Target:
Target 2.A: Ensure that, by 2015, children everywhere, boys and girls alike, will be able to complete a full course of primary schooling

Indicator: Indicator 2.2 Proportion of pupils starting grade 1 who reach last grade of primary


Primary completion rate, both sexes Last updated: 15 Aug 2007

Country:
Uganda

2001 2002 2003 2004 2005

58.2 60.5 61.1 57.1 56.0 "