Esther Schagen

Years ago my parents already told me lots of stories about Uganda. When I visited Uganda myself in 2001 ... my heart was stolen. It's a beautiful and fascinating country. I decided to go back to Uganda and Jinja. In 2004 I joined the Mame Jane family for 4 months. I've really enjoyed my time there and learned a lot about about a complete different world. There was a need for improvements in the orphanage and the staff had plenty of ideas to do so. Only the money to implement them was not available. We provide this through the foundation. I'm glad I can contribute in this way, without pushing Western stamp. Great to see improvements at Mama Jane and really nice to have people here helping with enthousiastic and kind sponsoring. Achieving things together makes me feel good. The ideal situation would be when our support is no longer needed!

Mariska van Esveld

As a volunteer I have been at Mama Jana's in 1995. I had just completed my study Social Pedagogy and wanted to broaden my horizons. Mama Jane, Uganda, actually never left my mind! After those six months I went back to Mama Jane but now for longer time. For more 18 months I lived in the orphanage, I sympathized with the children and staff. It has shaped me and I'm looking back with pleasure of that special time. The last 20 years I went back regularly for a short or longer time and have seen Mama Jane orphanage expanding into what it is today. Now, in 2015, I am still actively involved with Mama Jane. Obviously in a different role and a different perspective. As the Mama Jane Foundation we are trying to support the orphanage as good as possible. It's the foundation's 10th anniversary! I am particulary proud about our achievements.

Frits Walraven

...coming soon