On November 5, 2011, Julius Achon returned to his former primary school, Orum Primary in Orum, Uganda, where he and a group of Portland-based Nike volunteers hosted a Nike sponsored XC meet with more than 1000 children attending.

Julius Achon and Jim Fee, AUCF Executive Director, traveled to Northern Uganda September 10th – 22nd. Here are the trip highlights: After a 24-hour trip from Portland, we arrived in Kampala on September 11th and left the morning of the 12th for Nebbi in NW Uganda, close to the DRC (Congo) border. Nebbi is the [...]

AUCF Expands Board of Directors AUCF has added Dr. Stephanie Van Dyke (see photo) to its Board of Directors. Dr. Van Dyke, an OHSU Family Practice Resident, has extensive medical experience in Uganda. In 2006 Dr. Van Dyke founded Engeye Clinic in Southern Uganda and remains CEO. While completing her residency, Dr. Van Dyke  continues [...]

The email came through on July 14th from Julie Smith, International Project Manager, Lifewater International; “Great news- we have just received funding for the deep well at your clinic! I have talked with Deleo (note: owner Divine Waters, Lifewater’s Uganda drilling partner) and we are ready to drill the well very soon.” On Monday July [...]