UCU Alum Stories in Bwindi, Uganda

Originally posted at: https://www.ugandapartners.org/2019/02/ucu-alum-stories-in-bwindi-uganda/

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Some of many UCU graduates working in Bwindi, Uganda (UCU Partners photo)
Some of many UCU graduates working in Bwindi, Uganda (UCU Partners photo)

(NOTE: In September 2018, UCU Partners Communications Director, Patty Huston-Holm, visited Bwindi, Uganda to interview a handful of UCU alumni, including UCU Partners scholarship recipients. The list coming out of this remote, Western Uganda area was larger than expected. At that, it is believed there are even more UCU success stories than these 15 compiled and shared here. The story of one UCU graduate – Robert Kamugisha, academic registrar at the Uganda Nursing School – is not captured below; it will be published in expanded form this Thursday, February 7.)

UCU graduates and UCU Partners scholarship/financial aid recipients

Sylvia Kokunda
Education officer, Batwa Development Program

“The best part of UCU was what I learned about spiritual morals. UCU is the best university in educating a complete person.”

Sarah Tumuramye
Cashier, Batwa Development Program

“At UCU, I not only got knowledge but I learned to know Jesus Christ better.”

Rev. Elizabeth Abanelinela
Director of finance and administration, Bwindi Community Hospital

“At UCU, faith is integrated into all aspects of the profession and social life.”

Nahabwe Haven
Public health worker, Bwindi Community Hospital

“At UCU, I learned to respect people regardless of their backgrounds and values.”

Orikiriza Patricia
Volunteer, Bwindi Community Hospital

“The best part of getting an education at UCU is the Christian values.”

Ritah Katumba
Kinkizi Diocese health coordinator

“At UCU, I learned to work with commitment, compassion and respect for all. I recommend parents send their children to UCU because of the education focused on wholeness in all aspects of life.”

Praise Joyce Mugisha
Accountant, Bwindi Development Program

“I am passionate about accountability. If I am faithful to God and do the right thing, I will be with the Father.”

Rev. Canon Jovahn Turyamureeba and his wife, Penny (UCU Partners photo)
Rev. Canon Jovahn Turyamureeba and his wife, Penny (UCU Partners photo)

Rev. Canon Jovahn Turyamureeba
Executive Director, Batwa Development Program

“At UCU/Bishop Tucker Theological College, I was trained to be a servant leader who is called to serve and not to be served.”

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UCU graduates but not UCU Partners scholarship recipients

Constance Koshaba
Manager/instructor, Women’s Craft Center, Batwa Development Program

“I feel I am giving back by helping women learn skills like sewing, weaving and jewelry making.”

Samuel Okello
Clinical instructor (nursing), Uganda Nursing School, Bwindi

“At UCU, I not only got knowledge and skills but had moral values reinforced and instilled.”

Geneva Masika
Warden, Bwindi Community Hospital

“UCU improved my chances of having a career by exposing me to opportunities. I’m happy to be part of the UCU family.”

 Barnabas Oyesiga
Communications team leader, Bwindi Community Hospital

“It was a friendly environment with holistic teaching that reinforced Christian values in academic and social life.”

Niwaha Bright
Communications officer, Bwindi Community Hospital

“Being able to work on the student newspaper better equipped me with skills and expanded opportunities for my career.”

Kabasomi Harriet
Personal assistant to executive director, Bwindi Community Hospital

“The Christian environment at UCU helped me spiritually and emotionally. It’s the best university that I would recommend someone to join.”

Rev. Caleb Turyabagyeni
Chaplain, Bwindi Community Hospital

“The most positive aspect of UCU is the Christian environment.  I’m proud to say I’m a UCU alum.”

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