Yearly Archives - 2012

Rukore: Sponsored and Developing

Last year, we introduced Rukore, a rural town in mountainous, southern Uganda. Dr. Alison Barfoot, our GO Africa Field Director, identified a pressing need there to care for orphaned and abandoned children. Our partner is The Church of Uganda […]

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A dusty day with the Potter and clay

by Marsha Campbell
Our full first day in Uganda, we embark upon our trusty Coaster, which will transport us nearly 1,000 miles traversing the Pearl of Africa, as Winston Churchill deemed Uganda.  Today, we will travel to the north leaving […]

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Water for Desire

by Jenni (GO Fellow)
Many communities in Haiti, like Desire, are in desperate need of clean and affordable water resources. The problem is not that water is in short supply; rather the lack of vegetation from deforestation has created a […]

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Come and go with me to my Father’s house

From Marsha Campbell
Audio Adrenaline’s popular song, “Big House,” celebrates a vision of a big ole house where all are lovingly welcomed into a joyful extended family.
It’s a house with room for everyone– where we can play and run…I don’t […]

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Days are long. Years are Short.

“The days are long, but the years are short.”  An “empty nester” recently made this statement with respect to caring for children.  Parents know it’s true.  It’s true in America, and it’s true in Africa, as validated by a […]

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Walking 3,475 miles for Orphans

How does one describe the adventure Barrett Keene undertook this weekend when he left Miami on an eight-month, 3,475 mile trek across America to raise awareness and support for orphans? “One Step at a Time.” “Cornell Crazy strolls for […]

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Memorable Scenes

From Trace Thurlby
For ten days, I enjoyed the world’s beauty on the Tour d’Uganda. Panoramic views of exotic wildlife and lush, green mountains dropping into pristine, picturesque lakes testify to the Artisan’s creativity and genius. Bicycling on the African […]

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You competed. Kids won.

Recently the GO Threads’ 2011 Team Challenge was highlighted in the Examiner.com
The 2011 GO Threads’ Challenge included 37 teams across the United States who participated in a friendly competition to raise uniform orders and awareness for GO Threads. Collectively […]

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Tour d'Uganda Team heading home changed

From Trace Thurlby in Uganda
The Tour d’Uganda came to a meaningful and memorable conclusion yesterday. After worship at the Cathedral, the team rode a couple hours before stopping to have a picnic with locals after a two-mile mountain climb. […]

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Tour d'Uganda: On The Move

From Trace Thurlby in Uganda
The Tour d’Uganda began with children at GO Project’s partner village in Kyotera and M’Bira. After experiencing the beauty of Uganda at M’buro’s National Park, we are looking forward to more time with children, encouraging […]

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