Category Archives: Pay it Forward Projects

These blog entries contain information about or refer to the charity projects for Africa.

Donations for Ugandans

Posted on September 15, 2013 by kbohan

Last year when I visited the Reverend Mother at the Masindi Kitara Diocese of The Church of Uganda to deliver quilts that my friend, Janel’s quilt group had made, I asked her what I could gather and bring to her … Continue reading →

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Quilts for Africa

Posted on October 1, 2012 by kbohan

Hello, I know it has been a few days but the group has returned from our Safari to Murchison Falls, Uganda. It was raining on our way up but once we got about 40min into the park it cleared up … Continue reading →

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3 Days To Go

Posted on June 1, 2011 by kbohan

I received good news yesterday- I found out that I will be be able to take 2 extra suitcases like I had planned to carry all of the charity items, which is definitely necessary to bring everything I’ve received. Originally … Continue reading →

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5 Days to Go

Posted on May 31, 2011 by kbohan

Including today, I have just 5 days until I embark on this adventure. I’m still working through many last minute details but things are coming together. Housing in Kampala: My student and I will be staying at the home of … Continue reading →

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Less than 2 weeks to go

Posted on May 22, 2011 by kbohan

Today I sorted through and bagged all the baby hats and dresses that people have given me. I was amazed to find I have the following: * 57 newborn hats & 21 toddler hats (Total 78) * 75 Little Dresses … Continue reading →

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More Dresses & Hats

Posted on April 25, 2011 by kbohan

Wow, I can’t believe it has been 3 weeks since my last post. Despite the lack of communication, I have been busy working on plans for my trip, specifically working on my research proposal – more about that tomorrow.  There … Continue reading →

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A Day of Sewing Dresses

Posted on April 3, 2011 by kbohan

Janel and Wesley cut fabric for dresses Anna works on finishing touches to her Little Dress for Africa Yesterday I had a few friends gather at my house to sew dresses for Little Dresses for Africa.  At the end of the … Continue reading →

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More Baby Hats & A Book Review

Posted on March 27, 2011 by kbohan

I finished 5 more baby hats.  Yea!!  This next bit of info is for the knitters out there who might be interested in my hat construction and it is written in “knitterese”.  Skip to below this section to get to … Continue reading →

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Pay It Forward Projects

Posted on March 11, 2011 by kbohan

Ever since I started planning my trip to Africa, I have been thinking about what I can do for the people of the country that will allow me and my students into their lives.  I’ve decided on the 2 projects … Continue reading →

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