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Message from our new Executive Director

June 14, 2022

Dear 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…

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Quarterly Newsletter: Spring 2022 Edition

March 28, 2022

SPRING 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

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Give Us Wings welcomes Peter Carlson as next Executive Director!

March 9, 2022

March 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…

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Quarterly Newsletter: Winter 2021 Edition

December 18, 2021

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. WINTER 2021   PAST ISSUES

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Executive Director Therese Anderson to retire in May 2022. Board begins search for successor.

December 10, 2021

The 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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Quarterly Newsletter: Summer 2021 Edition

June 18, 2021

SUMMER 2021 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

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Board of Directors Opening

June 4, 2021

Give Us Wings International Board of Directors Opening We are seeking 2-3 new board members at this time. Deadline to apply is December 31, 2021 APPLICATION FORM Organizational Summary: GUWI programs focus on: HEALTH CARE – We offer accessible, high quality health care to over 18,000 people annually through our clinic in Kayoro, Uganda. EDUCATION…

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Quarterly Newsletter: Spring 2021 Edition

March 25, 2021

Spring 2021 Edition

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Standing in Solidarity against Asian Hate: Official Statement from Give Us Wings

March 21, 2021
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Quarterly Newsletter: Winter 2020 Edition

December 17, 2020

Check out the latest news from Uganda and learn more about what your generosity is making possible.

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Year End Letter from our Executive Director

December 17, 2020

December 2020 Dear Friend, I don’t need to tell you that 2020 has been a difficult year. However, thanks to your support, Give Us Wings had the resources to help our partners in Uganda weather the pandemic-related challenges! The events of 2020 forced Give Us Wings to pivot from our planned programs to developing new…

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Gifts of Joy!

November 23, 2020

Our online Gifts of Joy catalog offers many ways to honor the special people in your life this holiday season. Choose from a variety of impactful gifts, and we’ll send beautiful, personalized cards to your friends letting them know of the life-changing gifts you made in their names. A perfect way to give joy to…

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Quarterly Newsletter: Fall 2020 Edition

October 5, 2020

Check out the latest news from Uganda and learn more about what your generosity is making possible. FALL 2020 Newsletter

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Give Us Wings Videos!

September 20, 2020

If you missed our 21st Annual Virtual Celebration on September 19th, you’re in luck. The online auction is now closed, but you can still support Give Us Wings by donating. ENJOY.

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Quarterly Newsletter : Summer 2020!

August 8, 2020

  Details about our upcoming virtual event and programs in Uganda.    

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