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Giving Honor to whom Honor is due! Tom Fjermadel Shalom Clinic

  The Story of the Tom Fjermedal Clinic and Shalom Namutere Project The Shalom Namutere Project (Uganda) has been a beacon of hope in our community, addressing critical education, health, and development needs for nearly two decades. This progress has been made possible by the unwavering support of dedicated friends, churches, partnerships, and different groups to whom we are greatly indebted.   In this issue, we highlight Tom Fjermedal, whose generosity has indelibly impacted countless lives. A Friendship That Sparked a Movement In 2006, while living and working in Norway with IFES Norway (Laget), the director of the Shalom Namutere Project met Tom Fjermedal.  Tom’s kindness was evident from the start as he took on the role of a guide and friend, ensuring a smooth and welcoming experience during the director's time in Norway. This friendship became the foundation for a partnership that would later impact an entire community in Uganda. Inspired by a vision to address pove...
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14YEARS OF SHALOM NAMUTERE YOUTH CAMP!!!

  Shalom Namutere Youth Camp: 14 Years of Transforming Lives The Shalom Youth Camp dream was born in 2010, inspired by an experience in Norway that reshaped our director's vision for engaging with young people.   While in Norway, our director participated in youth camps and saw firsthand how camps could be spaces for learning, building community, and having fun—a concept often misunderstood in our community.  This revelation ignited a passion to create a similar environment for the youth back home, paving the way for the first-ever Shalom Youth Camp. The Beginning of a Vision Returning home, the director was determined to engage the youth in ways distinct from the traditional perspectives.    The idea was simple yet bold: to create a space where young people could envision a future beyond their immediate surroundings and be part of shaping it despite initial hesitations from parents who were unsure about the idea of “fun” being part of youth development, the fir...

The Journey to Transform Education in Namutere

When we first noticed a few children in the community not attending school, we had no idea how deeply God would open our eyes to the greater need. Initially, our response was simple: to address the frequent non-attendance of children in the community. We asked ourselves, "Why, with free education provided by the government of Uganda, were so many children still not attending school?" Conversations with parents and guardians revealed the harsh reality: while tuition was free, families were required to provide uniforms and supplies—expenses many simply couldn’t afford. In response, we began partnering with a few needy families, supplying uniforms and educational materials to help the children access school. Mobilizing support from friends and family, we collected extra supplies and distributed them to these children. The Growing Realization Despite these efforts, it became evident that attending school wasn’t enough. Learning was not happening. Through evaluation, we discovere...