Girls love to take part in our seamstress-training program for the simple fact that sewing is a very natural home business in the Ugandan culture. Uganda is known for its wide array of handcrafted products. During my 2011 visit, I chatted with the girls while they were preparing their exam projects. They practice old … Read more

  Springtime is a busy one for ours girls training in hospitality and culinary arts. That’s because graduation festivities are abound! Saint Elizabeth Girls’ Academy opens its doors to hosting area festivities, along with SEGA’s own graduation celebration. The girls in our culinary and hospitality programs gain practical hands on experience. Careers in the hospitality … Read more

  Hope for Hearts joined Nevada’s Big Give last week. So how did Nevada rank? Well, 4,482 donors came together to raise $554,182. Although the giving day did not double funds from the previous year, it was a gallant effort. Enough money was raised on our site to support more than one girl at St. … Read more

  There is a fantastic philanthropic opportunity happening in our state on next Thursday, and I am proud to say Hope for Hearts will join the cause. Nevada’s Big Give is a one-day online giving initiative. The goal is to raise more than $800,000. Let’s help spread the word and in one 24-hour period, grow … Read more

  I had a theme going this week on Hope for Hearts social media pages – quotes. Yes, quotes from a saint, newscaster, philosopher, musicians and so on.  Quotes on volunteerism – it makes the world go around.   April is national volunteer month. A time to help others, as well as a time to … Read more

Today some of us are celebrating Easter. We are celebrating a man who I choose to walk with daily, who came to earth more than 2000 years ago, and died so that we might live forever. Like many holidays, sometimes the meaning behind Easter gets lost in the celebration of Easter bunnies, baskets and egg hunts. … Read more

We had a question on Facebook about our new campus and why the cost to complete had a $4.5 million dollar price tag. The supporter, who also works with orphanages in Africa, wanted to know why not build cheaper structures that would be more attainable? Kuddos to this supporter for asking! That is an excellent … Read more

The month of March celebrates women – International Women’s Day, Women’s History Month – all the mountains we have climbed, and the needed efforts to progress to global gender equality. We have it in our power to eliminate gender inequality in this lifetime. Education is key. In our small piece of the puzzle there are … Read more

  Wow February flew by! We have been busy with Random Acts of Kindness, Generosity Day, and now a BIRTHDAY! St. Elizabeth Girl’s Academy turned 15 years-old this month. Check out these reasons to celebrate.   Father Mugagga – an advocate to give a home and hope to at-risk girls. Intervention – nuns find girls … Read more