Last few places for Nightrider 2012!
Tuesday 10 April 2012
How about joining us for the Nightrider ?
UDS have a team of 26 taking part in this year's Nightrider event. We still have a few places left for this popular event which will take you through the streets of London during the night of 9th June.
Find out more here or sign up directly on the site here.
Nightrider2012
Wednesday 23 November 2011
Do you fancy a challenge? How about joining the UDS team for Nightrider 2012?
See the sights of London as never before whilst you cycle the deserted streets. On June 9th, a team from UDS will be completing the 100km challenge and raising funds for our work in Uganda.
We have a number of guaranteed places for this popular event - all we ask is that you raise a minimum of £350. Read about last year, find out more about the event and sign up. Any questions call 020 3286 3306.
Book Week in Uganda
Thursday 3 November 2011
UDS has been busy doing its bit for Uganda’s annual National Book Week.
Events are held up and down the country during Book Week, which celebrates reading and literacy in all its forms.
It all began back in 1997, and this year saw a book fair in the capital, Kampala; children’s book tents in towns and villages throughout the land; and reading events in local libraries. The emphasis is on the joy and pleasure of reading, as well as its educational value.
This year’s book week ran from 10-15 October, under the theme “Bridging the Gaps”. UDS’ input got off to an early start, with a visit by our Executive Director Rita Epodoi, who visited St Kizito Primary School in Kamuli. She called for the continued expansion of a reading and writing culture - and these children seem to be taking notice!
Read the Kamuli Blog to find what else happened during book week.
Dr Maitland visits Ealing
Thursday 13 October 2011
Dr. John Maitland was interviewed by the St John's curate - Sally Hitchener, at the 10 am service about his life and experiences in Uganda in the 60s and 70s and the work of UDS. He preached on the theme of "Courage in Action" (Joshua 1 1:18)
A recording of his talk can be heard by clicking here, and the accompanying presentation can be seen here.
If you would like to invite Dr Maitland to speak at your church or social group, please contact him at office@ugandadev.org.uk.
Book Clubs
Friday 2 September 2011
Children attending schools in rural areas surround Kamuli cannot access our library very easily to get hold of books to help them with their studies. To overcome this we provide secondary schools with "Book Boxes".
We are encouraging members of UK book clubs to support this initiative by making a monthly group contribution. Click here to find out more details and to download the forms you need to get this started.