Every community dreams of health. In Uganda, that dream feels both close and heartbreakingly far. Each morning, doctors and nurses rise with courage, walking into rural clinics where families arrive on foot from miles away, children carried in tired arms, mothers clinging to hope. Too often, what greets them is…
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Wishing Everyone a Fantastic Start to the Year!
Hello, beautiful community! As we step into a brand new year, let’s embrace the opportunities and challenges with open hearts and minds. Every day is a chance to grow, learn, and make a difference in our lives and the lives of others. “Service to others is the rent you pay…
The Benefits of Basic Healthcare for Vulnerable Women and Children in Rural Uganda
The Benefits of Basic Healthcare for Vulnerable Women and Children in Rural Uganda Healthcare is a fundamental human right, yet access to even basic medical services remains a challenge for many in rural Uganda. This is especially true for vulnerable populations such as women and children, who face unique health…
Friends Under One Sun Progress Report for 2023
Life had been challenging post the Covid Pandemic and coming out of 2022. We continued to progress and grow at a steady pace, always focused on our mission and goal, investigating the best ways to get there and be of service to humanity. The committee looked at their strengths and…
Understanding Land Ownership in Uganda for Friends Under One Sun
In rural Uganda, land is not just a piece of property; it’s a cornerstone of livelihoods, culture and identity. The process of acquiring freehold titles on land in these areas can be fraught with challenges and complexities. One of the primary challenges stems from the coexistence of customary and formal…
Recent travels to Uganda Feb/March 2022
Hi from Bronwyn Australia opened her borders in November 2021 and I started looking at returning to Uganda to do some groundwork for Friends Under One Sun. It had been two years since my last visit and I was so excited to return, catch up with friends and see what…
Welcome! How Friends Under One Sun came about….
Once upon a time there was this nurse named Bronwyn whose children had all grown upand she was feeling bored with her job and her life and dreamed of a change. Somethingdropped in from The Universe, an opportunity she heard about volunteering for two weeksin Uganda and she jumped at…