Team Trips to Uganda

Each December, Gloria assembles a group of volunteers to accompany her to the orphanage. Team members travel at their own expense for the opportunity to spend about two weeks with the children. The team stays near the orphanage or in a guesthouse on the grounds. It is almost always a life-changing journey for both the volunteers and the kids. Past teams have included social workers, a doctor, a psychologist, a seamstress, art educators, karate and yoga instructors, college and high school students and those who just wanted to make a difference by spending quality time with the children. Some of the team members are experienced travelers; others have never before ventured far from their hometowns. Volunteers help plant gardens, paint dormitories and install mosquito netting. They sing and dance, play cards and read books. They hold hands with and give lots of hugs to children who have lost so much and have so little to call their own. The friendships established are deep and long lasting.

If you are interested in getting more information about joining a team for an upcoming trip, please contact Gloria for details.

Team 1 (2007)

Team 2 (2008)

Team 3 (2009)

Team 4 (2010)

Team 5 (2011)

Team 6 (2012)

Team 7 (2013)

Front Row: Dawn Taylor, Emily Biegelsen, Leah Sosland, Sam Sosland
Middle Row: Cynthia Bittenfield, Jane Sosland, Josh Sosland, Max Sosland
Back Row: Jennifer Smith, Jeff Mildner, Melissa Mosher