In March 2015 we will leave to Uganda to talk with Agnes and the Board about the developments at the orphanage and future expectations. What has now been achieved, what challenges lie and what can we do that?!? In the 10 years that we are almost there, we saw many beautiful changes at Mama Jane. All initiated by the staff and the Board of Mama Jane in Jinja. And made possible thanks to our loyal regular sponsors, fundraising and special gifts from companies. The purpose of the foundation: Mama Jane self, seems to be truly within reach. Amazing right? After our trip, we place a comprehensive report with pictures of course!
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From now on it is possible to directly support Mama Jane by donating by Ideal or credit card.
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Agnes was a very wise woman. She inspired and motivated. Brian, who grew up in the home, put it like this: "She was a mother to me and many. To us she wasn't just a caretaker, but a mother who sacrified a lot and did all she could to see that we reach somewhere.
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A wonderful week in Jinja
Mariska and Esther were in Jinja for a week this October. It was a great week; talking with Agnes and Seith, attending Peter's wedding and being part of the Mama Jane family and the Ugandan life.
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Mama Jane is doing good :)
Last may I visited Mama Jane. I spend a week in Jinja to see how the children, Agnes and the staff are doing. So great to be there and see so many positive developments again.
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"A group becomes a team when each member is sure enough of himself... to praise the skills of others."
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On March 9th, these heroes in Akersloot defied bad weather for Mama Jane! 50% of the proceeds to the orphanage!
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In Zoetermeer primary school called 't Schrijverke organized an action for Mama Jane. Students at this school are Teun and Gijs. They visited Mama Jane in April.
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Seith from Mama Jane wrote a newsletter about Mama Jane. Very nice! Click on this link to read it: Newsletter Mama Jane 2015
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Where do children play in Africa play with? And do they make toys themselves? Children from primary school Christopher were very curious to find out. They tried to make toys made of wood, as they thought toy woud look like in Afrika. Teacher Dorine than arranged for toys to be send to Mama Jane. This week, the huge parcel arrived in the home.
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Soon all children of Mama Jane will be sleeping well again! Thanks to their loyal friends from Akersloot. This year a sponsorrun was organized again to collect money for Mama Jane. Almost all children of the 2 primary schools participated. They did a wonderful job with a great result. Half of the proceeds will go to Mama Jane Foundation: no less than € 2,100.00 !! WOW!
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We are very pleased with our brand new website. Thank you very much: www.Fun2DeSign.nl for selflessly designing and building it with a lot of creativity. Superb!
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Mariska and Esther have been a week in Jinja. It was lovely to be there! A fantastic week with an extensive feast on Sunday. Laughing, dancing, singing , eating ... really enjoyable !
There was also time to talk about developments at Mama Jane and Uganda.
In future we have a big challenge. There's a new law in Uganda. Care of children has to done by families and communities. That means no longer an orphanage as Mama Jane. That's quite a turnaround for the orphanage and its organization. However, it's very much in the interests of the children. We have had good conversations with Agnes and her son Seith. In June they will attend a conference in Johannesburg to discuss with sister organizations and other stakeholders about the approach and execution.
An exciting development which we support wholeheartedly .
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Achmea clients who terminate their account may choose to donate a residual amount to charity. Recently Mama Jane foundation was that charity!
With the collected amount Tibendi (15 years) will be able to continue his training for another semester. We are happy to contribute good education, to enhance his future opportunities.
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Yvonne asked for her 65th birthday a contribution for Mama Jane. It earned a whopping € 600.00. What a very nice gesture!
Yvonne en Piet: Thanks a lot!
How to use this contribution best, we will ask Agnes (matron Mama Jane). We definitely let you know!