This is a continuation of updates in my most recent newsletter. If you didn't receive it, or would like to review it, click here!
As stated, repeatedly, I don't like "snapshots" of work in the developing world... however, I do hope that these small stories will give you a momentary glimpse into the transformation that is happening through the work of Cornerstone Veritas, Cornerstone Development and all of our partners in Uganda and throughout Eastern Africa.
Emmaus Center: I was able to visit with our partners at Emmaus Center, which is a retreat center in Luwero which also hosts a 9 month leadership training school for about 20 people (per session) from all over Uganda. It took time and a long term relationship, but I eventually convinced them that they should run the 10 Principles of Leadership during these 9 months. While I lived in Uganda, I lead 2 of these short courses for their students, and they were a success. When I went to visit during this most recent trip, I had the chance to greet the new students who are on this course, and I was told at that time that every class before them had given the staff feedback that the 10 Principles course was one of the best and most practical that they received during their 9 months of training! Emmaus is committed to continuing to run the course as long as the students gain so much from it!
Internship Program: The Cornerstone Veritas Internship Program is one of the things I am most proud of! We have 11 intern alumni, and 6 current interns. ALL of our alumni are doing great things, and the majority of them are still in close contact with us. Through the 12 training sessions, community engagement projects, programs they attend, the reading program we developed and other opportunities, these young people are given skills to put them ahead of their peers in every way. This is our goal because then they can be excellent leaders who are well formed in how to take responsibility, be committed to excellence and integrity in their work, and be true servant leaders! I am grateful to Cornerstone Development for seeing the value of our program and helping us to expand it! We are hopeful for even more expansion in coming years!
More soon!!
