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Share a Give Us Wings memory! In honor of our 25 year anniversary, we’re asking Give Us Wings supporters to share an impactful memory. Maybe you travelled with Give Us Wings on a volunteer trip. Maybe you have an impactful message from your partner family in Uganda. Or perhaps you have a special memory of…
Read MoreWe can’t wait to celebrate at this exciting, reimagined version of our annual celebration — with a new venue, new activities and, of course, the Uganda updates and voices that you’ve come to love. You won’t want to miss all the fun…or the chance to meet Anthony Munene, our Health Care Program Manager, who will…
Read MoreThank you to everyone who tuned in on Friday for our live online forum on the topic of health in Uganda, and specifically the ways in which Give Us Wings is addressing all types of health challenges in Tororo and Kayoro. We enjoyed talking with our Program Officer for Health, Anthony Munene. With ten years…
Read MoreSUPPORTING GIVE US WINGS CAN MEAN MUCH MORE THAN A ONE-TIME GIFT! Give a gift of stock. It’s quick and easy! Just call our office to get our account numbers for the transfer. We’re also happy to walk you through the process. Direct funds from your IRA or 501K. Money goes directly to Give Us…
Read MoreSUMMER 2023 NEWSLETTER Welcome to the latest edition of our quarterly newsletter: Updates from Uganda, upcoming events, and more. Take a few moments to read all about how your partnership is positively impacting families living in extreme poverty in Uganda. JOIN OUR MAILING LIST PAST ISSUES
Read MoreVolunteer at a concession stand at Target Field for Give Us Wings! VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Friday, Sept 22 4:00 pm volunteer arrival 7:10 pm game time The Minnesota Twins are giving us the opportunity to volunteer at concession stands during games to raise money for Give Us Wings! No experience necessary — you’ll get all…
Read MoreGive Us Wings’ first-ever live online forum via Zoom was a success! Executive Director Peter Carlson and Program Coordinator Betsy Davies moderated a conversation with Moses Obenen (Country Program Director) and Grace Mary Alweny (Family to Family Program Officer) live from their office in Tororo, Uganda. Moses and Grace shared latest from Tororo, told us…
Read MoreFALL 2022 NEWSLETTER Welcome to the latest edition of our quarterly newsletter: Stories and Updates from Uganda and Upcoming Events. Take a few moments to read all about how your partnership is positively impacting families living in extreme poverty in Uganda. PAST ISSUES JOIN OUR MAILING LIST
Read MoreSUMMER 2022 NEWSLETTER Welcome to the latest edition of our quarterly newsletter: Stories and Updates from Uganda and Upcoming Events. Take a few moments to read all about how your partnership is positively impacting families living in extreme poverty in Uganda. Past Issues JOIN OUR MAILING LIST
Read MoreIt’s summer! Let’s get together! Join us on July 27 between 5:30 – 7:30 PM at The Lab Brewery, Pilot Facility and Taproom in Saint Paul. If you’ve been to The Lab, you know there are lots of great choices at the self-pour wall. Fill your glass with a favorite or test a few ounces…
Read MoreDear Donors and Friends, As the new Executive Director of Give Us Wings, it’s my pleasure to present this report on our activities in 2021. I hope you’ll take a few minutes to explore the great activities that you helped make possible with our partners in Uganda. I’m honored to be a part of this…
Read MoreSPRING 2022 NEWSLETTER Welcome to the latest edition of our quarterly newsletter! Important updates about COVID-19 cases in Uganda, updates from St. John’s Kayoro Health Center, Family to Family, as well as upcoming events in the Twin Cities. PAST ISSUES
Read MoreMarch 9, 2022 Give Us Wings is pleased to share that the Board of Directors has unanimously voted to appoint Peter Carlson as the next executive director. Peter will assume this important role on May 16, 2022, succeeding current Executive Director, Therese Anderson who announced her retirement in November 2021. Peter’s background as a…
Read MoreWelcome to the latest edition of our quarterly newsletter! Important updates about COVID-19 cases in Uganda, updates from St. John’s Kayoro Health Center, Family to Family, as well as upcoming events in the Twin Cities. WINTER 2021 PAST ISSUES
Read MoreThe Executive Director position has now been posted. You can view it here. About Us –> Careers. Saint Paul, MN, November 8, 2021– Give Us Wings International (GUWI), a nonprofit partnering with people living in extreme poverty in Uganda, announced today that it will be commencing a search for a successor to the organization’s…
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