This years half way  highlights.
1.  Farouqs treatment will be complete next month.  The doctors are amazed at the progress he has made. 
2.  We provided the teachers a 50% raise and have been able to raise enough money to cover it every month
3. Unexpected- We purchased the land next to the school.  This was unexpected because we had been renting this land. The owner died and his surviving children decided to sell it.  We had to act quickly.  God answered my prayers- we raised $12,250 in 3 months to complete the purchase.
4. Sent 10 boxes in 3 shipment filled with toys and pillow cases for the ladies sewing business.  They go by slow boat. The first shipment has arrived.
5. Goal of 100 children sponsored by the end of the year July we reached the halfway mark.  49 to reach 100.
6.  All 8 secondary students are sponsored for their high school education.  Early 2013 goal is for this graduating class of ~13 students (If they pass) to receive sponsorship for their secondary eduction
7. All the children are fed lunch now.  Still need to coordinate getting them mats for a nap before they walk home.
8.  We received a very generous donation. Every family at the school will receive the gift of an animal goat, hog or chickens.
9.A team of 5 people will be going to Uganda the end of October.