Happy Friday, Friend,

Devis writes songs (even taking first prize in a major competition in the rap category). Talk to him for a minute, and he will tell you how grateful he is for Mustard Seed. He has written many songs expressing his love for the school and the people who support it. One includes the lines: "Long time struggling, long time struggling... but we went to school, and life is good. Thank you, Mustard Seed."

Another verse:

Informal education and formal education

Come at Mustard Seed.

We thank God;

Thanks for Real Partners Uganda.

Mustard Seed is there for our bright, bright future.

It will never let us fail

Cause everything is good here at Mustard Seed.

Before joining Mustard Seed Primary School, Devis lived in poverty with his mother and could not attend school or maintain basic hygiene. Now, he's headed to university, likely on a government scholarship.

From struggle to a "bright, bright future" — that's the transformative power of education at Mustard Seed.

Gratefully, 

Elaine

P.S. Your generosity has already brightened so many futures, but we face urgent challenges:

1. The long drought has ended, only to be replaced by flooding.

2. Bridge repairs have reduced town traffic, leaving many parents who are street vendors without income.

3. Food scarcity has led to soaring prices.

These compounding issues have created a critical need at Mustard Seed. Your $22 gift will ensure a student like Devis stays nourished until the school year ends on December 1st). Click here for an easy and secure donation process.