When we shared our 10-year accomplishments, we got such wonderful feedback, I wanted to share with you all. I'm grateful that our efforts are appreciated locally, and most importantly, by the Batwa.
Shivan, one of our Batwa students who we have supported in school and at home for many years, says why he loves RSF.
I'm very grateful for all that you have done. I can believe that it is already 10 years down the road when shared this idea with me, I am impressed for your determination to hard work. -Tomas Acidri, program officer, Jane Goodall Institute Uganda
Phenomenal! The impact you have had on the community is monumental. - Dr. Asaph Owamukamaeli, physician (& formerly, Executive Director) at Bwindi Community Hospital
We're forever grateful for the life changing opportunities you're giving to the Batwa community. Empowering Batwa means empowering us as well because we live in the same community. RSF has visible projects on site and your interventions have transformed the Batwa community. -Elisa Twebaze, Businessman from Bwindi region
Moses B had dropped from school during the pandemic and lost his sponsor from another organization in the region. After a random encounter with RSF Director Wendee, she encouraged him to go back and he did! Just finished Primary 7 and will start secondary school next year. He needs a 2nd sponsor so we can afford secondary school. Read more about his story on Instagram here!
Thanks Wendee for such a tireless commitment to empower the Batwa. May the good Lord continue to bless your endeavours. And congratulations upon finishing a decade with the Batwa! - Richard Magezi
Nice work Wendee. You are a woman of great heart. -Bill Toone, Director of Ecolife Conservation
Angel, an 8-year old Batwa student who we have supported since birth, says why she loves RSF.
Congratulations!!! Well done Wendee. As town council we are proud of you... May you continue to serve the community for many more years to come. - Moses Basheija, Buhoma Town Mayor
Nazil, a 12-year old Batwa student who we have supported in school and at home says why he loves RSF.
Wow !! Wonderful !! We thank God who brought you into our lives and may He bless your work and your hands abundantly. - Charity Ninsiima, former assistant manager for RSF
I would wish to applaud Madam Wendee Nicole for transforming the Batwa through her organization, Redemption Song Foundation, which has surely done a lot both in transforming them in their homes, way of living and in promoting their education, but most importantly giving them hope and confidence that yes they can also be successful. -T. Mwajuma Twaha Adams, Kanungu District Communications Officer
Luke, a 20-year old Batwa young man tried to drop out of school in 6th grade (P6) but we hired a special tutor to get him back and he worked very hard, passed P7 and just finished Senior 1 at Kihihi High School and will enter Senior 2 next year.
Flora, wife of the Kalehe Village Chairman, says why she loves RSF. Her Rukiga native language is translated into English by our Manager Charity. She is Luke's mother.
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