I would like to start off this blog entry by simultaneously apologizing for the long delay between posts and the lack of photos in this...

I am writing you all with the wonderful news that Ota’s SIXTH program is underway! We have officially now been offering school break...

Dear Friends of Ota, I would like to extend a giant thank you to everyone who attended our Spring for Ota FUNdraiser or donated online...

Last blog we shared the sad news about a fire destroying most of Kayanga’s market. The community is coming together to help those...

News reached us this week that a large fire burned through more than 150 shops in Kayanga Monday night. The town’s entire market area has...

Between holiday travelling and the rainy season knocking out cell reception in Kayanga, it's been a bit hard to receive updates from our...

Ota’s stocking was hung by the chimney with care, and guests of Christmas in Karagwe stuffed it full with $587 in donations! First, I...

I am writing you all on the eve of our fifth program as today our head teacher and five veteran group leaders gathered together to begin...

In our last post you heard from one of Ota’s group leaders, Fahimu, about how The Ota Initiative has positively impacted his community....

Group leader Fahimu pictured with his group of students and the tree they planted together while studying the importance of protecting...