How five Building Tomorrow Fellows rose to the challenge and became public health advocates. In late June 2021, Uganda began…
November 16, 2020
#1 Roots to Rise fans: Alvin & his parents!
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This is Alvin, a 4th grader at Building Tomorrow Primary School of Buyanja, located in the Lyantonde district of Central…
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November 11, 2020
Akim and Fred are Roots to Rise readers!
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Meet Akim and Fred! Before the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered schools across Uganda, 11-year-old Akim and nine-year-old Fred were enrolled as…
filed under: Other — eric @ 11:30 am
November 5, 2020
2020 isn’t stopping Esther, and it isn’t stopping us
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At the beginning of this year, Esther was a 4th grader at the BT Primary School of Kisaluwoko and struggling…
filed under: Other — eric @ 6:19 pm
April 22, 2020
A special Earth Day #talesoftomorrow
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As a Building Tomorrow Fellow, Herbert Murungi couldn’t help but notice the role nature plays in the life of a…
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April 17, 2020
#talesoftomorrow: A familiar face
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Two years ago, Namata Tendo (bottom left in above photo) joined us at Build-a-School Night 2018 and inspired us with…
filed under: Other — eric @ 3:41 pm
December 12, 2019
Suubi’s Return
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On the banks of the Nile River, 12-year-old Suubi mines sand. Sand is a material highly sought after by Uganda’s…
filed under: Other — eric @ 12:39 pm
October 31, 2019
Chess Kings & Queens in Kiboga
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By Building Tomorrow Fellow Gladys Bahimbisomwe Chess is a game with different pieces—king, queen, pawn, castle, knight, bishop—that are strategically…
filed under: Other — eric @ 9:33 am
October 9, 2019
The Things I’ve Seen
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Who am I? I’m the Storyteller—the girl behind the posts, the one who tries to make you understand, laugh, or…
filed under: Other — Amanda Grossi @ 3:22 am
September 10, 2019
“G” is for Graduate
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Like a sun and moon in orbit, Ahumuza and his little brother Asobora do everything together. And at Bisozi Primary…
August 28, 2019
For the Love of Reading
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Ronald is 16 years old, but he still sits in the third grade at Bisozi Primary School in Western Uganda….
filed under: Other — Tags: active learning, Africa, back-to-school, Bingo, Building Tomorrow Fellows, community education volunteer, Community Education Volunteers, educationforall, fellows, learning, literacy, numeracy, Roots to Rise, uganda — Amanda Grossi @ 11:34 am
August 21, 2019
The Perfect Match
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When you’re under 18 years old, the only thing you should be saying “I do” to is your education. Unfortunately,…
filed under: Other — Tags: child marriage, Child Protection, child rights, early marriage, early pregnancy, fellows, girls' empowerment — Amanda Grossi @ 3:03 am
July 19, 2019
No Limits
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When you think about a third-grader, you probably have a certain image in mind. The tall, lean, 18-year old sitting…
filed under: Other — Tags: Access to Education, education, fellows, OOSC, quality education, uganda — Amanda Grossi @ 3:18 am
July 10, 2019
A Reason to Smile
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Just because you can’t see doesn’t mean you don’t have vision. 11-year old Betty is blind but wants to be…
filed under: Other — Tags: Access to Education, CEVs, disability, fellows, inclusive education, quality education — Amanda Grossi @ 2:32 am
July 5, 2019
A Child Like Any Other
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Curse. Ghost. Ugly. Would you ever use these names to refer to a child? Probably not. But if you’re a…
filed under: Other — Tags: Access to Education, Africa, albinism, CEVs, cultural attitudes, fellows, inclusive education, OOSC, uganda — Amanda Grossi @ 2:41 am
June 14, 2019
A New History
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It’s 2:00 in the afternoon. Children flit about under a mango tree, their feet barely touching the ground as they…
filed under: Other — Tags: access, build schools in africa, community development, conflict, education, schools in africa, sub-saharan africa, uganda, violence — Amanda Grossi @ 7:35 am
June 5, 2019
Fellows Launch Center for Eco-Learning
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If you take a drive through rural Uganda, you’ll notice neat stacks of white sacks piled closely to the roadside….
filed under: Other — Tags: environment, fellows, social enterprises, World Environment Day — Amanda Grossi @ 5:21 am
May 3, 2019
Before the Bricks
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Long before the first brick is laid or a single shovel hits the dirt, Building Tomorrow’s Needs Assessment Team is…
filed under: Other — Tags: Access to Education, community development, construction, Needs Assessment, UPE — Amanda Grossi @ 3:58 am
April 26, 2019
Can I Still Be a Nurse?
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In this guest blog post, Building Tomorrow Fellow Catherine Nansubuga recounts the story of a 16-year-old girl named Josephine who…
filed under: Blog,News,Other — Tags: Child Protection, educate51k, fellows, girls' empowerment, OOSC, Thriving Schools — Amanda Grossi @ 5:20 am
April 11, 2019
Ready, Set, Mobilize!
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Who is a Building Tomorrow Fellow? It is often said that it is someone who makes impossible things possible, ignites…
filed under: Blog,News — Tags: CEVs, community mobilization, construction, fellows, OOSC, UPE — Amanda Grossi @ 3:15 am
March 7, 2019
Women on the Move
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Click. Tap. Send. If you’re a woman reading this in a developed country, this is probably how you transfer money…
filed under: Blog,News — Tags: access to finance, Building Tomorrow Fellows, empowerment, international women's day, mobile money, refugees, social entrepreneurship, women — Amanda Grossi @ 8:59 am
January 30, 2019
The Power Within
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There is a famous quote by author Janice Trachtman: “Everything is within your power, and your power is within you.”…
December 20, 2018
O Come All Ye Literate, Joyful and Triumphant!
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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and over at Building Tomorrow Primary School of Kamukanga, 10-year-old Jonas just…
December 7, 2018
Raise Your Voice!
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Because we’re playing our part, 10-year-old Albert can now play his! A participant of our Teaching at the Right Level…
December 5, 2018
Of Minds and Miracles
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and while Santa is in his workshop making presents, we’re over in…
September 14, 2018
From Crisis to Opportunity: Teaching at the Right Level
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Just because a child is in school does not mean he or she is learning. In Uganda, where third grade…
August 9, 2018
Making Connections at Mahani Primary School
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Through their extracurricular initiatives at Mahani Primary School, Building Tomorrow Fellows Lucky Natukunda and Namata Tendo are connecting teachers and…
August 3, 2018
Linking Refugees with Learning
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Through our Thriving Schools Program, Building Tomorrow is harnessing Community Education Volunteers to help Congolese refugees in Western Uganda access…
July 6, 2018
Fellows Create Gender-Positive Ecosystems
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As a winner of the World Bank #Blog4Dev contest on ending gender-based violence, Building Tomorrow Fellow Namata Tendo had the…
filed under: Blog,News — Tags: #Blog4Dev, #childrights, #financialempowerment, #GBV, #gender, #girls, #girlsempowerment, #WorldBank, fellows, women — Amanda Grossi @ 8:10 am
June 29, 2018
Celebrating 100,000+ Students Served: A Note from Building Tomorrow’s Founder
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This week, Building Tomorrow has been celebrating a major milestone—we now serve 101,832 students every day through our Building Tomorrow…
filed under: Other — Olivia Schneider @ 12:48 pm
June 20, 2018
Putting Down Roots in Adjumani District
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Through the construction of three new primary schools in Adjumani District, Building Tomorrow is bringing quality education closer to the…
filed under: Blog,News — Tags: construction, education in emergencies, groundbreaking, host communities, refugees — Amanda Grossi @ 2:34 am
June 13, 2018
From Participation to Agency: Reimagining the Role of Youth for the Future We Want
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June 11, 2018
Fruits of Their Labor
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Nestled in a farming community of Nakasongola District amongst rows of cassava, sweet potato, and maize, you will also find…
filed under: Blog,News — Tags: community development, construction, education, students — Amanda Grossi @ 2:53 am
June 5, 2018
Catching Drops, Catching Drop-Outs
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“Water, water everywhere and not a drop to drink.” Perhaps nowhere is this classic paradox more true than in…
June 1, 2018
A Call for Courage
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In this guest blog post, Building Tomorrow Fellow Henry Mulondo recounts the story of an 11-year old girl named…
April 21, 2018
Taking a Stand for Education
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The earth gives a lot to those who inhabit it—food, water, air, and shelter. But thanks to a new initiative…
March 16, 2018
New Beginnings
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Tucked in the hills of Lyantonde District between rows of beans and corn and rummaging cows is the Building…
filed under: Other — Amanda Grossi @ 8:23 am
March 9, 2018
Wonderwomen
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This International Women’s Day, Building Tomorrow is celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women by highlighting…
filed under: Other — Amanda Grossi @ 8:33 am
February 23, 2018
The IT Girls
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Information and communication technology (ICT) plays an increasingly important role in economic development, especially for developing countries that have the…
filed under: Blog — Amanda Grossi @ 3:52 am
February 2, 2018
Power to the People: Fellows Bring Clean Energy and Environmental Literacy to Rural Uganda
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In a village, a boy and his homework sit swallowed in darkness. Beside him, a kerosene lamp burns dimly. Inside…
filed under: Blog — Amanda Grossi @ 6:50 am
January 18, 2018
Hungry for Education: Fellows’ Initiative Addresses Food and Nutrition Insecurity in Rural Uganda
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Uganda’s children are hungry for education. And we mean that quite literally. While the nation abolished all tuition fees…
filed under: Blog — Amanda Grossi @ 4:05 am
January 12, 2018
Putting the Men in Menstrual Hygiene Management
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It has often been said that if you educate a girl, you educate a nation. The statement is hardly disputable,…
filed under: Blog — Amanda Grossi @ 10:08 am
December 14, 2017
‘Tis the season to empower students
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When Building Tomorrow Fellow Sharon Nakyazze first came to Walukunyu Primary School, she found a high rate of absenteeism among…
filed under: Blog — Tags: best gift ever, bt fellows, education, Fellow, fellows, girls' education, girls' empowerment, holidays, knitting, sewing — eric @ 11:09 am
December 13, 2017
Banking on Uganda’s Youth
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Almost 70% of children in Uganda who enroll in primary school are likely to drop out before finishing the prescribed…
filed under: Blog — Amanda Grossi @ 11:55 am
December 5, 2017
The Gift that Keeps on Giving
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Thanks to Building Tomorrow Fellow John Kimbugwe, the students of Nabigoye Primary School now have a school garden! John worked…
filed under: Blog — Tags: best gift ever, bt fellows, education, Fellow, garden, holidays, hunger, Nabigoye, school garden, school lunch — eric @ 4:46 pm
November 28, 2017
Join James on #GivingTuesday
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For #GivingTuesday, we’d like to celebrate the generosity of an outstanding Building Tomorrow community ambassador named James, pictured above with…
filed under: Blog — Tags: best gift ever, community ambassador, education, Giving Tuesday, kisaluwoko, out-of-school children — eric @ 4:14 pm
September 20, 2017
Phiona Continues Her Journey
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The walk to Phiona’s old school was so far she used to make most of it in the dark. And…
filed under: Blog — Tags: back-to-school, education, kisaluwoko, out-of-school children, phiona, uganda — eric @ 5:15 pm
September 19, 2017
Out-of-School Siblings
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Through meetings with leaders of the Makukulu community in Uganda, BT Fellow John Kimbugwe discovered siblings Steven, Sylvia, and Margaret…
filed under: Blog — Tags: back-to-school, bt fellows, education, Makukulu, out-of-school children — eric @ 1:20 pm
August 31, 2017
Out-of-School to the Top of the Class
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Just a few months ago in the rural Kinuuka community of Uganda, 10-year old Stephen was out of school. Not…
filed under: Blog — Tags: back-to-school, education, kinuuka, out-of-school children, primary school, re-enroll, uganda — eric @ 12:19 pm
February 3, 2017
Using VSLAs to meet education needs of children
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Katende Stephen and Daisy Naluwugge are two graduating fellows of the Building Tomorrow Fellows program. While conducting in home visits…
filed under: Blog — Tags: bt fellows, fellows, financial education, financial skills, funding, loans, micro funding, microfinance, saving, social enterprise, VSLA — eric @ 1:10 pm
January 24, 2017
A Supporter’s Perspective: The Blantons
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For the groundbreaking of the 50th Building Tomorrow Primary School in October, Building Tomorrow had the privilege of celebrating at…
filed under: Blog,Other — Tags: bt fellows, build-a-school challenge, fellows, groundbreaking, joseph kaliisa, kyambogo, lutisi, school 50, sentigi, supporter perspective, value, visit — eric @ 10:20 am
April 20, 2016
Regina knows how to Build Tomorrows
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Regina Ntongo, Architect in Residence (pictured above, center in blue hat) We love sharing the work Building Tomorrow is doing…
March 23, 2016
Chief Dreamer Check-In
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BT Fellow Stephen Katende Typically, my visits to see our team in the field provide ample material on which to…
filed under: Blog — Tags: bt fellows, dropout rate, education, opportunity, out-of-school children, pupil retention, universal primary education, world bank, youth — eric @ 3:11 pm
March 15, 2016
Meet the New BT Fellows!
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Fellows Left to Right: Namisi Allan, Okello Ibrahim, Nakyazze Sharon Violet, Ssesanga Paul (back), Kukundakwe Edna, Sanyu Angella, Adikini Sharon,…
March 8, 2016
International Women’s Day 2016
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Women outnumbered men 10-2 at a BT Primary School of Nyamirama Building Committee meeting last year Strongly committed to gender…
filed under: Blog — Tags: education, equality, gender equality, girls' education, international women's day, women — eric @ 11:36 am
February 9, 2016
Chief Dreamer Check-In: Terribly late, yet all is not lost
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Under the shade of three mango trees, the community of Somba sang and danced to the news of the opportunity…
November 17, 2015
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Clearing and grading of the land donated by local community member Wasswa Adidas continues in preparation for school construction.
filed under: School Update — Tags: kyantamba — eric @ 5:05 pm
October 1, 2015
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Groundbreaking in Kyantamba! Members of the community, school construction committee, and BT Uganda join together for a ceremony celebrating the…
filed under: School Update — Tags: kyantamba — eric @ 5:01 pm
September 17, 2015
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The bathroom building has been completed and Wangoma is ready to open for the first school term of 2016 in…
filed under: School Update — Tags: wangoma — eric @ 5:06 pm
August 24, 2015
eric
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Originally from Warsaw, Indiana, Eric relocated to Indianapolis to join the BT team as Digital Coordinator in their Indy office….
filed under: staff — eric @ 9:39 am
August 8, 2015
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Construction on the school blocks is complete! Once the bathroom buildings are finished, Wangoma will be ready to open.
filed under: School Update — Tags: wangoma — eric @ 5:04 pm
August 5, 2015
College members, sign up now to attend the BT National Conference!
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Join the Building Tomorrow team in beautiful Nashville, Indiana Friday, September 18th through Sunday, September 20th for our annual leadership…
July 14, 2015
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Raise the roof! Both school blocks are now covered with tin roofs and now the finishing touches to the inside…
filed under: School Update — Tags: wangoma — eric @ 5:00 pm
June 23, 2015
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After some slight delays to construction, the walls on both blocks of the Wangoma school have been raised completely.
filed under: School Update — Tags: wangoma — eric @ 4:57 pm
April 29, 2015
Building Tomorrow, Inc. Welcomes New Board Members; Michael Stayton Elected Chairman
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The Board of Directors of Building Tomorrow, Inc. has elected four new board members. They are Melanie Fitzgerald, Ken Kobe, Karen Jung and Jim McClelland. Michael Stayton has been elected Chairman of the Board of Directors.
April 2, 2015
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ground breaking is being planned
filed under: School Update — Tags: nyamirama — admin @ 4:47 pm
March 23, 2015
Educate A Child partners with buildOn and Building Tomorrow
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Educate A Child (EAC), a programme of Education Above All (EAA), has partnered with two NGOs, buildOn and Building Tomorrow,…
filed under: Headlines — Tags: educate51k — admin @ 6:28 am
willy
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Willy Kajubi has been working closely with Joseph and our Jack of All Trades in the US office to develop…
filed under: staff — admin @ 10:43 am
vivek
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Vivek holds a Bachelor’s degree in Technology and Master’s degree in Education from India. He has more than half a…
filed under: staff — admin @ 10:42 am
vincent
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Vincent Luboobi comes to the Building Tomorrow team after completing studies in electrical contracting at Kisuubi Technical Institute. While Vincent…
filed under: staff — admin @ 10:41 am
joseph
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Joseph Kaliisa Bagambaki holds a Bachelors of Business and Administration and a Diploma for social work and project management &…
filed under: staff — admin @ 10:35 am
jjumba
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Jjumba Cyprian just finished working in Mukono District, where he oversaw the completion and opening of BT’s NA Barakat Primary…
filed under: staff — admin @ 10:33 am
george
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George Srour, 30, is the Founder and Chief Dreamer of Building Tomorrow, Inc. (BT). Srour attended the College of William…
filed under: staff — admin @ 10:31 am
william
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William Burungu, better known as Burungu to his colleagues, is currently in charge of overseeing construction in Luwero District for…
filed under: staff — admin @ 10:25 am
allan
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Allan Kamoga is BT’s newest member of our team and has taken up residence in Lyantonde District as our on-site…
filed under: staff — admin @ 10:23 am
March 12, 2015
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The foundations for each block of the school are complete! The walls will start going up soon!
filed under: School Update — Tags: wangoma — eric @ 4:55 pm
March 3, 2015
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groundbreaking is set!
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January 12, 2015
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Community members from in and around Wangoma made a formal commitment today to support the construction of a new primary…
filed under: School Update — Tags: wangoma — eric @ 4:35 pm
December 22, 2014
Chief Dreamer Check-In
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Ten years ago this evening, two friends and I embarked on a mission to deliver a Christmas in Kampala. With…
December 19, 2014
We’re hiring a US-based Director of Operations!
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Building Tomorrow invites interested individuals to apply for our Indianapolis, IN-based Director of Operations position. This position will afford the…
December 5, 2014
Announcing School #27!
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Thanks to the efforts of BT chapters & supporters from across the US and, now, the community of Oyomai, Uganda…
November 24, 2014
Announcing School #26!
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Thanks to the efforts of students at DePauw University & William & Mary and, now, the community of Akolodongo, Uganda…
November 9, 2014
Announcing School #25!
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Thanks to the BT’s network of chapters & supporters and, now, the community of Kisaluwoko, Uganda – construction has started…
October 17, 2014
Announcing School #24!
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Thanks to the BT Chapter at UNC-Chapel Hill and, now, the community of Guyaguya, Uganda – construction is scheduled to…
September 29, 2014
Building Tomorrow, Indianapolis-based nonprofit, launches initiative to enroll 51,000 out-of-school students in Uganda
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For immediate release INDIANAPOLIS – Today, Building Tomorrow announced plans to embark on its most ambitious project in its eight-year…
filed under: Headlines — Tags: construction, educate51k, fellows, press release, schools, uganda — admin @ 9:46 am
September 22, 2014
Announcing School #23!
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Thanks to the friends & family of Kathy Ellis-Inman and, now, the community of Angerepo, Uganda – construction is scheduled…
September 12, 2014
Building Tomorrow | It Takes A Village
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(Excerpt below – Read the full article by Megan Fernandez in the Indianapolis Monthly) Oprah started one school in Africa….
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September 6, 2014
Announcing School #22!
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Thanks to the generosity of anonymous supporters of the University of Notre Dame and, now, the community of Isingo, Uganda…
filed under: Headlines — Tags: educate51k, groundbreaking, isingo, schools, uganda — admin @ 2:18 pm
August 14, 2014
Announcing School #21!
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Thanks to the generosity of anonymous supporters of the University of Notre Dame and, now, the community of Kongota, Uganda…
filed under: Headlines — Tags: educate51k, groundbreaking, kongota, schools, uganda — admin @ 12:57 pm
August 6, 2014
Punch Burger, Weber Grill top the 2nd Annual Indy Burger Battle
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More than 350 attendees enjoyed plenty of burgers and beer under sunny skies this past Saturday at the Second Annual…
July 18, 2014
Creative teaching at Kabasegwa
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Starting last year, Building Tomorrow teamed up with STiR Education – an organization working to develop teachers as changemakers by…
June 18, 2014
Chief Dreamer Check-in | June 2014
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Last Wednesday, as we made our way to the community of Butiiti, Henry Katongole, our Chief Community Development Officer let…
June 12, 2014
BT Digest | June 2014
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Meet Kate! | Hiring in UG | Construction | Father’s Day idea | Chicago Event | Thanks NW Elementary! Welcome…
April 22, 2014
It’s auction week!
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We’re pretty excited. Despite the fact that our office is a sight for sore eyes, things are falling into place!…
April 9, 2014
#giveusyourtomorrow
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Before we say anything else, we want to say thank you. In the past, your support has helped us to…
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March 24, 2014
Chief Dreamer Check-in | Mar 2014
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Where do I begin? We’ve had an awesome two weeks at Building Tomorrow. REAL awesome. On a sun-filled Friday in…
March 20, 2014
School #20…and counting!
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Thanks to the generosity of Indiana University, DePauw University, Hope College and, now, the community of Kibimba, Uganda – construction…
March 14, 2014
Tunaalabagana
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This time four years ago, graduation was quickly approaching and I still was a bit unsure of what was next….
March 10, 2014
Kabasegwa is open!
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In the remote village of Kabasegwa, Uganda, where there once existed little more than a grass-thatched hut, now stands a…
March 3, 2014
Education is…
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UNC Building Tomorrow created a chalk board with the phrase “Education is…” The organization members were the first to fill…
February 28, 2014
Statement on recent legislation in Uganda
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We were disappointed to learn that the Anti-Homosexuality Bill has become law. At Building Tomorrow, we envision a world where…
filed under: Blog — admin @ 6:23 pm
February 25, 2014
Spread the word…we’re hiring!
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do you… have experience of successfully working alongside a team of diverse individuals? have a passion for education equality and…
February 13, 2014
Announcing Construction on BT’s 19th Primary School in Uganda
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Building Tomorrow is excited to announce the start of construction on our 19th primary school in Uganda! Follow its progress…
February 10, 2014
Global Education & Skills Forum: Guest Post
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*Written for and originally posted to the Global Education & Skills Forum Blog As humanity continues to digest the astonishing…
January 24, 2014
Chief Dreamer Check-In | Jan 2014
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The commissioning of Building Tomorrow’s 15th primary-level academy started just like any other. Dignitaries offered welcomes as future students organized…
January 10, 2014
Mabaale is finished! (And a few favorite photos)
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Earlier this week, members of our Board of Directors, in Uganda for our first international board meeting, had the opportunity…
December 30, 2013
BT Fellows: Empowering Head Teachers as Changemakers
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In 2011, Uwezo-Uganda collected data indicating the percentage of P3-P7 students competent in English, Math, and both. On average, in…
December 23, 2013
The Blueprint
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If you were to ask any member of our team, I am confident they would agree with the sentiment that…
December 19, 2013
Innovation
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On a site visit earlier this year, Henry Katongole, now our Chief Community Development Officer brought me over to a…
December 16, 2013
Keeping the end in mind
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Samford University Chapter’s Building Tomorrow Focus Week 2013 When it comes to logistics, the Samford University chapter of Building Tomorrow…
December 11, 2013
Perspective and a ‘Walk to Uganda’
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“My goal for Building Tomorrow at Pinecrest is not only to raise money to build a classroom but to raise…
December 3, 2013
We’re not just building schools anymore.
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We’re partnering, empowering, innovating, sharing and learning every step of the way as we work to provide access to a…
November 14, 2013
Thankful
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A few weeks ago, I took a trip to the post office to mail some ‘getting started’ items to Emory…
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October 9, 2013
Welcome New Board Members
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Indianapolis, IN-The Board of Directors of Building Tomorrow, Inc. has elected three new members. They are Jean S. Blackwell, Elizabeth…
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Introducing the Building Tomorrow Fellowship
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In a few months, Building Tomorrow will open the doors on its 18th Academy in Uganda, signaling the completion of…
September 19, 2013
Chief Dreamer Check In | September 2013
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The buzz words ‘monitoring and evaluation,’ have become so hip within international development organizations we’ve coined them a nickname: ‘M&E.’…
September 12, 2013
Back to School
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When you work for an organization like Building Tomorrow, where we focus on giving children the opportunity to go to school, it’s hard not to be reflective about your own educational journey.
August 28, 2013
2012: A Year in Review
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On behalf of the growing team at Building Tomorrow, we are thrilled to share with you our 2012 year in…
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BT Road Trip 2013
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This fall, I will be taking another BT Road Trip to connect with as many students as possible on new…
August 14, 2013
Indy Burger Battle = Huge Success!
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Thank you, thank you, thank you! The first annual Indy Burger Battle was a huge success! More than 300 people…
July 23, 2013
Katie Zarich Joins Building Tomorrow USA!
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It is with great excitement that we announce the addition of Katie Zarich to the Building Tomorrow USA team! Katie…
July 11, 2013
Is this really my job?
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Brittani Russell, a 2013 Masters of Civil Engineering graduate of the University of Notre Dame, recently joined the BT team…
July 8, 2013
Power Africa
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To all the students and former students out there, imagine having only until sunset, or around 7 PM, to complete…
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July 1, 2013
Finding Another Way
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Each day walking to the site included a stop at the house of Godfrey, a member of the Bugabo community….
June 27, 2013
Another Visit to Bugabo
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This summer, I was given the opportunity to lead five students involved with BT chapters on a trip to Uganda….
June 25, 2013
It takes a village
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On a gently sloping hill, just off a dirt road, in a little village a couple hours drive outside of…
June 17, 2013
Chief Dreamer Check-In | June 2013
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As our car pulled up to a brand new Building Tomorrow site at Mabaale on the Western edge of Uganda’s…
June 6, 2013
Kidula is Open!
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On May 25, 2013, four University of Chapel Hill students joined families, students, community leaders, and Ministry officials to open…
May 15, 2013
Meet our interns!
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Yesterday was the first day in the office for our summer interns and we couldn’t be more excited to have…
April 28, 2013
Help Others Through Education
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Originally posted by Lucy Reser on April 28, 2013 on the Wofford College Blog Through my interviews and experiences in…
April 5, 2013
Commitment Day!
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At a commitment-signing ceremony in Kalungu, Uganda – home to BT’s 15th and newest academy, supported by One Day’s Wages…
March 20, 2013
BT-Uganda
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Our entire team in Uganda last week after a long day of hands-on construction training with UVA architecture grad-student, Megan…
March 14, 2013
Truer words…
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pictured – Shelley, a P3 student at the new BT Academy of Kyeitabya
March 11, 2013
Chief Dreamer Check-In | March 2013
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Seven years ago on my first trip to Uganda representing Building Tomorrow, I took out a pen and paper as…
February 21, 2013
We’re hiring!
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We invite interested individuals to apply for our USA-based Director of Development (aka Financial Optimist) position. This newly-created position will…
February 5, 2013
Now in stock.
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Order your Building Tomorrow t-shirt today! + American Apparel + unisex fit + 50/50 cotton blend (aka – super soft!)…
January 23, 2013
Moving Forward
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On the dusty roads of rural northern India, as camels pass carrying loads of bricks and the paved roads give…
January 16, 2013
BT Chapters Go Global
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“If you want the true American college experience you should become part of a student organizationâ€. This is what our…
December 18, 2012
Forbes 30 Under 30: Social Entrepreneurs
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Original article featured on Forbes by Randall Lane Building Tomorrow’s Founder & Chief Dreamer, George Srour, was recognized as one…
December 13, 2012
Kabasegwa Updates
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Check out construction progress on the future Building Tomorrow Academy of Kabasegwa, supported by Kappa Kappa Gamma at the University…
December 10, 2012
Looking for an internship?
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Are you outgoing? A go-getter? A problem solver? A think-on-your feet, up-to-the-challenge kind of person? More importantly, do you believe…
December 7, 2012
What’s on your wishlist?
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Bricks? Cement? Desks? A chalkboard, maybe? Or how about a new school in Uganda? Jackie, Annika, Abby and countless others…
December 3, 2012
Building Tomorrow Fundraises for Global Education
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original article by Thomas Davis, The Ramapo News Building Tomorrow is a national organization aimed to provide students in Uganda…
November 30, 2012
‘Expired’
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20+ dads working their tails off at the future Building Tomorrow Academy of Kidula. In their words, their time has…
November 28, 2012
Who needs more stuff?
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This holiday season, give a gift that’s always useful, never goes out of style, and keeps on giving year after…
November 5, 2012
Bear Hugs
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I’m a huge Alabama football fan. If you know me, you’re probably rolling your eyes right now. But I seriously…
November 2, 2012
Kabasegwa Construction
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Construction is definitely a community effort at the future Building Tomorrow Academy of Kabasegwa, supported by Kappa Kappa Gamma at…
October 24, 2012
You’re the missing piece
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Building Tomorrow’s work is only made possible by the cumulative efforts of countless individuals. In essence, our work is one…
October 22, 2012
Empowered
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Below is a guest post from Erin Owenby, Director of the Building Tomorrow chapter at UNC-Chapel Hill: When I provide…
October 17, 2012
Ready for the ring beam
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The first classroom block at the future Building Tomorrow Academy of Bugabo, jointly supported by Davidson College and Virginia Tech,…
October 15, 2012
Reimagining Education in East Africa
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At the 2012 CGI Meeting President Clinton delivers a Commitment Announcement on behalf of Building Tomorrow, Chopper Trading, Masimo Corporation,…
October 10, 2012
‘Bike to Uganda’ in the Pit to build schools
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By Jordan Bailey for The Daily Tarheel (originally posted 10/08/12 9:31pm) Students started the more than 7,000-mile bike ride to…
October 2, 2012
Day 13 of my road trip!
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Today is one day before the 2 week mark of this crazy road trip. I’ve driven over 1600 miles, through…
September 24, 2012
HUGE news from CGI 2012
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Earlier this morning, right after Secretary Clinton addressed the crowd at the 2012 Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting in NYC,…
September 21, 2012
Groundbreaking #14!
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Earlier today the community of Kabasegwa, Uganda celebrated the official groundbreaking of the future Building Tomorrow Academy of Kabasegwa, supported…
September 19, 2012
…and we’re off!
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And so the road trip has begun! I’m officially reporting from my first stop, Nashville, TN hanging out in the…
September 11, 2012
International Literacy Day
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This Saturday was International Literacy Day – celebrated by many with the act of snuggling up with a book. Following…
September 6, 2012
Apollo on Kyeitabya
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Last month, community members in the village of Kyeitabya, Uganda celebrated the completion & formal commissioning of their new school,…
September 4, 2012
Updates from Lukindu
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Taken earlier today in Lwengo District, Uganda, masons are hard at work laying bricks for the walls of the future…
August 29, 2012
BT meets the South.
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Last semester, we switched things around in the office and I was invited into the role of “Chapter Person” –…
August 23, 2012
BT’s looking for an Engineer in Residence
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Building Tomorrow is currently seeking an Engineer in Residence to oversee a significant scale-up in the construction of our academies….
August 15, 2012
Meet Allen
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Last but certainly not least, we bring to you the final student in our “10 People You Need to Know 
August 13, 2012
Special Olympics Volunteer Inspired by Fearless Athlete
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by: guest blogger, Special Olympics via The Case Foundation In June, we released what we believe are five elements to…
August 10, 2012
Meet Medie
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With the Olympics in full spring, it only seems appropriate to introduce Medie. When it comes to this sporting event,…
August 8, 2012
President Clinton is Building Tomorrow
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President Clinton and his daughter Chelsea visited the Building Tomorrow Academy of Gita on July 20, 2012. The Academy of…
August 6, 2012
Project Funded with One Day’s Wages
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reposted from One Day’s Wages’ blog Another fully funded project! We love sharing news about funded projects. We’re proud to…
August 3, 2012
Nine & Ten
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Friday couldn’t have come soon enough, so the community of Kyeitabya decided to party early. A kasiki—an overnight Bugandan celebration…
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August 1, 2012
Meet Justine
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“I want to be a nurse,†said Justine. Think of the nurses you know, friends, family members, or the lady…
July 30, 2012
News from UNC
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Hear from Julia Heelan, current Co-Director of the Building Tomorrow chapter at UNC-Chapel Hill, about why she got involved, what…
July 26, 2012
‘Building Tomorrow’ – one school at a time in Uganda
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By Chelsea Clinton, NBC News KAMPALA, Uganda – The Building Tomorrow Academy of Gita, about an hour outside of Uganda’s…
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July 25, 2012
Meet Moses
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Sweet. That’s all I can think about when it comes to Moses. Now the word sweet can mean many things….
July 20, 2012
President Bill Clinton Visits Building Tomorrow Academy of Gita
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Visit highlights commitment to build 60 academies and provide improve quality of education. KAMPALA, UGANDA—On his first trip to Uganda…
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July 19, 2012
Meet Ritah
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Sometimes when the word education is used, things like books, homework, lessons and exams are what come to mind. It’s…
July 16, 2012
President Clinton to Visit Building Tomorrow Academy of Gita
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Visit reinforces commitment to provide access to quality education in 60 academies by 2016 INDIANAPOLIS — On Friday, July 20,…
July 13, 2012
Meet Paul
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GOALLLLL!! Ahh that magical moment when the soccer team you’re cheering for finally scores. Joy, overwhelming joy is what this…
July 9, 2012
Have a summer birthday?
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So your birthday is coming up soon, you know the exact number of days until the special event arrives. Pure…
July 6, 2012
Indianapolis for the summer…?
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I never imagined spending the summer after my Junior year of college in the cornfields, a.k.a Indianapolis. But here’s how…
July 4, 2012
Meet Agnes
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1862 – Abbe Giovanna Caselli becomes the first person to transmit a still image over wires 1900 – Constantin Perskyi…
July 2, 2012
Commitment
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It’s hard to imagine what 20,000 hours of labor looks like. Having been apart of the BT staff for 2…
June 29, 2012
News from Furman University, Greenville, SC
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Our chapter of BT at Furman University has just gotten started. I first heard about Building Tomorrow when George came…
June 28, 2012
Meet Ronald
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As the summer has officially begun, many people use this season to take a little time to travel. College students…
June 25, 2012
A Student’s Dream: Class Inside
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In the U.S. when our teachers decide to take class outside for the day, smiles and excited faces are the…
June 22, 2012
Kyeitabya – getting close!
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The Building Tomorrow Academy of Kyeitabya is close to completion! The land is now full of freshly planted maize, ground-nuts…
June 20, 2012
Meet Elizebeth, aka ‘Betty’
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Being a college student about to embark on my Senior year, I get asked this question all the time, ‘What…
June 18, 2012
Meet Mama Victor
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While the community donates the land and 20,000 hours of labor to the construction project of any of our BT…
June 15, 2012
Cutie-pa-tutti
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As much as this adorable future BT student loved to smile, he wasn’t much for talking. What he did tell…
June 13, 2012
10 People You Need To Know
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Many of you may be wondering who these children are that attend the Building Tomorrow Academies. Well you’re gonna find…
June 11, 2012
The Ultimate Community Man
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“I did it for the next generation.” John, one of Christine’s twin sons, is a member of the generous family…
June 8, 2012
I’m an idiot.
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Last week, our very own Financial Optimist, Liz Braden, traveled to Uganda with BT for the first time to check…
June 5, 2012
Vantage Point
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Looks like things are wrapping up well for our 10th Academy, the Building Tomorrow NA Barakat Academy of Nakaseeta! The…
May 31, 2012
You Can Do It, Too
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Today is the last day for CH2M HILL Harambee Network R.E.A.CH.back Campaign. They’ve done a wonderful job raising money and…
May 25, 2012
Never Stop Learning
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What are you doing this summer? In the past few months this question has been the topic of discussion for…
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May 18, 2012
2011 Annual Report
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Check out our 2011 Annual Report for stories, statistics, highlights, photos and financials from the last year!
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May 3, 2012
Introducing Kabasegwa
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Today marks the start of the future Building Tomorrow Academy of Kabasegwa (#14!), supported by Kappa Kappa Gamma at The…
April 30, 2012
Teacher housing, latrines, roofs & meetings
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Downtime is hard to come by for our team in Uganda. With latrine construction and teacher housing going up at…
April 27, 2012
Hope Biked to Uganda!
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On Friday, April 20th, the Building Tomorrow chapter at Hope College in Holland, MI Biked to Uganda and raised $4,023…
April 25, 2012
Reflections on CGI-U
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Liz Braden, my chapter advisor, sent me an e-mail asking if I wanted to spend the weekend in Washington D.C….
April 12, 2012
Building Tomorrow chapter hosts Ugandan speaker
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written by: Callie Cox l Staff Writer | Doane Line Passion drives him to help women and children in Uganda,…
April 9, 2012
Pay it Forward
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A couple times each week, I field a phone call from our Country Director in Uganda, Joseph Kaliisa. He updates…
April 6, 2012
Students bike to raise awareness for education in Uganda
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originally in the Indiana Daily Student written by Michael Majchrowicz photo credit: Chet Strange, Indiana Daily Student During the last…
March 15, 2012
Health & Education
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“The best way to cyclically improve health is by giving children an education.” We’ve always been big believers that getting…
March 13, 2012
Service Learning at Mercer
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“I want to experience the kind of happiness that comes from helping someone and getting nothing in return,” wrote Brianne…
March 6, 2012
Dream big!
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A couple of weeks ago we got an email, completely out of the blue, from Sydni, a youth director from…
February 22, 2012
Organization raising money to construct schoolhouse in Uganda
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By John Roberts, Newspage Editor & Erikah Haavie, Contributing Writer Furman University Campus News 7,613 miles: The approximate distance between…
February 17, 2012
Patrick
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Got an email this week that made our day. Seriously. Here’s the gist: It was from Empower African Children, an…
February 16, 2012
The Importance of Building Tomorrow
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-Hayley Swindell The Odyssey Online – Texas – Kappa Kappa Gamma A reoccurring problem that our world seems to constantly…
January 30, 2012
#OneDaysEducation
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Last week, former British Prime Minister Gordon Brown released a report saying “the world is facing a hidden and silent…
January 27, 2012
Bubeezi is open!
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The Building Tomorrow Academy of Bubeezi, supported by The Engage Network, officially opened this morning. Students will begin class at…
January 24, 2012
Shotgun
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Chances are, you don’t remember the first time you rode in a car. In fact, unless you’ve just taken a…
January 10, 2012
The Hip Humanitarian Project collects and auctions high-end fashion to benefit local charities
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December 30, 2011
They said it was the best gift. Ever.
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Just over seven years ago, the Building Tomorrow story began with a special Christmas in Kampala delivery. Today, seven Building…
December 27, 2011
From Key Club to Doane, my experience with Building Tomorrow.
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I first learned about Building Tomorrow during my senior year of high school. Evie Sue Ward, my classmate and district…
December 16, 2011
Education is…
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Words of advice from Sarah Namirembe, Head Teacher of the Building Tomorrow Academy of Kiyamba: “Education is important and when…
December 9, 2011
Hip-Hop & Engineers
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They say smiles are contagious but the students I met at Lutisi brought that statement to a new level. I…
November 29, 2011
Raise the Roof
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You’re probably getting more emails about online shopping deals this week than you care to count. But we’re pretty sure…
November 24, 2011
We’re thankful for…
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…energetic students, teachers, supporters and partners in the US; community volunteers, government leaders, teachers and dedicated staff in Uganda; donors…
November 16, 2011
BT Construction Team
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We’re Building Tomorrow. Literally. Check out our construction team in Uganda!
November 10, 2011
Boreholes & Mango Trees
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7 November 2011—Determined to have a borehole operational before the start of construction on a new Building Tomorrow academy, the…
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November 9, 2011
Small Towns, Big Hearts
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A small high school in a small town in Washington State has teamed up with One Day’s Wages in an…
November 3, 2011
For the love of toilets.
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Little gets me as excited as showing up to one of our sites and seeing a pit latrine take shape….
November 1, 2011
Five Years of Building Tomorrow
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We celebrated our 5th birthday with a full house at the ArtsGarden in downtown Indianapolis last Friday and it was…
October 28, 2011
We’re 5 Years Old.
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A little more than five years ago, I set out to name a vision of engaging young people in the…
October 21, 2011
Gita – The Whole Story
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In the fall of 2005, Jason Franasiak, recent graduate of the College of William & Mary, enrolled in the University…
October 19, 2011
Jonah & Sande
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Meet Jonah (13) & Sande (14 – pronounced like “Sunday”); two students at the Building Tomorrow Academy of Buwasa, supported…
October 14, 2011
You’ve met George…now meet his sister.
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A while back we introduced you to George, a then 16 year-old who had made quite a name for himself…
October 11, 2011
Meet Agnes
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Last week I found myself sitting amongst a group of kids doing my best to communicate in Luganda, which I’ll…
October 6, 2011
Matching Gifts Multiplied
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A couple of months ago, One Day’s Wages, an organization devoted to eradicating extreme global poverty, awarded Building Tomorrow their…
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October 3, 2011
1.2 Million Reasons to Smile
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One awesome evolution of the Building Tomorrow model has been the willingness of communities to make significant investments in the…
September 30, 2011
Building Tomorrow’s Five Year Commitment
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New outreach to benefit more than 18,000 students. INDIANAPOLIS — Building Tomorrow, Inc., an Indianapolis-based social-profit enterprise has announced a…
Party Time at Hope College
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Here’s some creative fundraising for you: in addition to selling bricks through Building Tomorrow’s OneBrick Campaign, students at Hope College…
September 28, 2011
Proud.
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About a year ago, Building Tomorrow teamed up with the Jukes Foundation for Kids to provide ten scholarships for students…
September 27, 2011
Welcome to the team, Edward!
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A couple weeks before each visit I make to Uganda, I send our in-country team a list of meetings, visits…
September 22, 2011
Run, Miles. Run!
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Building Tomorrow is a big fan of athletic fundraisers. Aside from our national campaign, Bike to Uganda, where students attempt…
September 20, 2011
Happy (belated) Birthday, Christine!
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This 25 (now 26 year-old) donated her birthday to Building Tomorrow via One Day’s Wages “Birthday for a Cause” campaign….
September 19, 2011
University of Notre Dame School of Architecture – Building Tomorrow
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Original article in University of Notre Dame School of Architecture Newsletter, September 19, 2011 Building Tomorrow is one of the…
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September 16, 2011
Here We Go!
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Do you remember the day you realized, ‘wow, I’m a big kid now?’ That’s the feeling coming over us all…
September 13, 2011
Notre Dame Design:Build
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In the fall of 2008, Elijah Pearce, a then undergraduate in the University of Notre Dame’s School of Architecture, reached…
September 8, 2011
BT Featured in The Daily Texan
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The UT chapter of Building Tomorrow hosted a lecture this past Wednesday by the organization’s founder, George Srour.
September 7, 2011
BT Across the US of A.
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Our college chapters & young supporters are back in action with big plans for the upcoming semester. Kicking things off…
September 6, 2011
Labor Day Lemonade Stands
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Hope everyone had a great Labor Day weekend! We’re especially excited about how Braden Stelljes celebrated in Williamsburg, VA: a…
Needs and Deeds
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Design between architecture’s practice and academy for areas in need. By: Angie Schmitt for AIArchitect, Architect Magazine Imagine you have…
September 2, 2011
UT Tabling for BT
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Kappa Kappa Gammas at the University of Texas at Austin are back on-campus and tabling to support BT. Next week…
August 30, 2011
A School Day in Uganda
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While our students in Uganda are currently on break and won’t be back in school until September 15th, we thought…
August 25, 2011
What’s in your backpack?
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Students across the country are headed back to school this week. And even if you don’t have kids or siblings…
August 23, 2011
If this is what 13 year-olds are up to, the future looks brighter.
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Building Tomorrow is founded on the belief that young people are not only full of potential for the future but…
August 18, 2011
BT, It’s Been Real
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Whether we want to believe it or not, the summer is almost over. Today is the last day in the…
August 16, 2011
Corn, Corn, and More Corn.
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Last Friday, BT was given a pretty great opportunity to work the corn booth at the Indiana State Fair to…
August 12, 2011
#PhotoOfTheDay
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We often explain the work of BT using words to describe the schools we build, the US students who work…
August 10, 2011
It’s Our Job Now…
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“…to appreciate what we have and work to better opportunities for others.” It is our mission at Building Tomorrow to…
August 8, 2011
A Read-a-Thon for Education
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This summer we’ve made a point to tell the incredible stories of our BTers and what they’re doing to change…
August 4, 2011
the BT Chip-In, sponsored by ExactTarget
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Calling all Indiana Golfers – Close out the summer golf season at the Building Tomorrow Social Investment Council’s 2nd Annual…
August 2, 2011
#BTweetathon
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If you follow us on twitter, maybe you’ve heard a little bit about today’s #BTweetathon. Here at Building Tomorrow, we’re…
July 29, 2011
Moment of Obligation – $1.81
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Building Tomorrow’s Founder & Chief Dreamer, George Srour, shared with us what he considers to be his “moment of obligation”…
July 27, 2011
Tubasanyukidde
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As the school year approaches, our BT chapters are hard at work. Chapter leaders are making arrangements for call-out meetings,…
July 25, 2011
Unrecognized Talent
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As the world’s youngest nation, Uganda is a country full of hope and promise. It is a country geared towards…
July 22, 2011
At Home and Abroad
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Lately, our critics have asked us why we choose to work in Uganda when there is so much need at…
July 20, 2011
A Birthday Wish for Education
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Every year we wait impatiently to celebrate the one day that is all about us – our birthday. Most birthdays…
July 18, 2011
Meet George and Edith
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In Uganda, one child’s education is a community affair. Today we’d like to introduce two incredible and inspiring teens who…
July 15, 2011
The Cost of Doing Nothing
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A lot of organizations will tell you how little it costs to make a difference towards their cause. It’s important…
July 13, 2011
Drum Roll Please…
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BT Nation, get excited, because earlier this week, Building Tomorrow officially joined forces with an awesome organization called One Day’s…
July 11, 2011
Meet Esther and Gertrude at Gita
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Over the past few weeks, we’ve shared many stories about our BT supporters in the United States. Everyone from elementary…
July 8, 2011
Everyone is Building Tomorrow
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So you’ve browsed the “Get Involved†page on our website and identified with our cause. You’re passionate about education equality…
July 6, 2011
Why Are You Building Tomorrow?
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How exactly do volunteers and donors differentiate one non-profit organization from the next? We wondered, too – so here are…
July 4, 2011
Random Opportunities for Kindness
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BT supporters have come across our cause in more ways than we are even aware of, so it comes as…
July 1, 2011
You Are What You Wear
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People and societies are deliberate in choosing how to dress themselves, because clothes fill more than one role. They protect…
June 29, 2011
LugaFlow Flavor
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So earlier this week we released our very first music video – a cover of “Shoop†by Salt-N-Pepa. We like…
June 27, 2011
Build
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Maybe you didn’t know this about us, but the Building Tomorrow Team is made up of a pretty sweet (and…
June 24, 2011
James Wood High School
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We got an exciting letter in the mail on Monday from a young BT supporter. Emily Crawford, a Key Club…
June 22, 2011
The Ndere Dance Troupe
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If you’ve ever traveled to Uganda, chances are you’ve witnessed a performance by the famous Ndere Dance Troupe. If not…
June 20, 2011
The Beautiful Game in Uganda
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Athletic competition is an important part of most cultures worldwide. The popularity of such events as the Olympics and the…
June 17, 2011
“Be serious and you will succeed”
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Building Tomorrow’s Country Director in Uganda, Joseph Kaliisa, addresses a group of P7 (7th grade) students at the Building Tomorrow…
June 16, 2011
The very first Bike to Uganda
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Although our founder, George Srour, hails from the College of William & Mary, Building Tomorrow’s first official fundraiser took place…
June 14, 2011
If you’ve seen a lot of orange on FB lately…
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Then our profile picture campaign is working. So far 100 Building Tomorrow supporters have changed their profile-pictures to our logo…
June 9, 2011
Today is Ugandan Heroes’ Day
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So we thought we’d take the time to recognize all of the incredible students and individuals who dedicate themselves to…
June 7, 2011
Storms rolling in
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Storms roll in during rainy season over the future Building Tomorrow Academy of Kyeitabya.
June 3, 2011
BT Interns on ‘TV’!
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Check out the interview one of our Social Media Interns, Estelle Rousseau, had with The Pulse Network for their “Follow…
June 2, 2011
So when we say we’re Social Entrepreneurs…
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…we mean we’re in the business of making the world a better place. Social entrepreneurship is a fairly new course…
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May 31, 2011
Learn Luganda
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Building Tomorrow is launching a new Twitter campaign to help our associates and supporters learn Luganda, the most widely spoken…
May 27, 2011
Changing the future starts with Building Tomorrow
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(via Matthew Tully, Indianapolis Star) As I walked out of a restaurant recently, Jim Morris, the former head of the…
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May 26, 2011
A is for Avocado
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Jjumba Cyprian is a soft-spoken man. Three years ago as construction began at the Building Tomorrow Academy of Gita, Jjumba…
May 24, 2011
Why We Do What We Do – A BT Intern’s point of view
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The number of charities and organizations representing various causes can be overwhelming. The search term “non-profit organizations†itself gets 38,800,000…
May 19, 2011
YesKidzCan!
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Here at BT, we know a good thing when we see it. And YesKidzCan! is definitely a good thing. This…
May 10, 2011
Building Communities
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Last summer, Natalie Sutton founded a chapter of Building Tomorrow at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill and in one…
Bubeezi Under Construction
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Construction continues on the third & final classroom block at the Building Tomorrow Academy of Bubeezi in Mpigi District.
April 27, 2011
Construction at Kyeitabya
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The ring beam was recently cast at on the 1st classroom block at the BT Academy of Kyeitabya and the…
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April 18, 2011
The Road Ahead
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Over the last 24 hours, the Building Tomorrow staff have received a number of e-mails, text messages and phone calls…
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April 6, 2011
Plan B
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One of the many things we’ve learned over time at Building Tomorrow is the importance of Plan B (and C,…
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Awesome event signage
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Check out this awesome signage put up by the Building Tomorrow chapter at Davidson College for their annual “How far…
April 5, 2011
Place a brick.
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(The following is a poem written by one of our supporters, Fernanda Cámara. We hope you like it as much…
March 28, 2011
Getting involved is easier than you think.
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As Building Tomorrow gets bigger and bigger, more people are joining this great cause. One of those many people is…
March 22, 2011
World Water Day
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Amazzi. If you’re at a Building Tomorrow site, amazzi is a vital ingredient. Not only must jerrycan after jerrycan be…
March 16, 2011
A mother’s smile
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Nabaseruka Specioza smiles at the opening ceremony of the Building Tomorrow Academy of Sentigi, the school she and many mothers…
March 14, 2011
What does an education cost?
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March 8, 2011
Photo of the week: Gertrude
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Gertrude Nanugga has lived in Gita, Uganda her whole life. She has seven children and eight grandchildren. While she only…
In honor of International Women’s Day…
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Four years ago when our Building Tomorrow country director arrived for his first meeting in a tiny village called Lutisi,…
February 25, 2011
90 Percent.
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For four years we have shared with you some pretty exciting stories—new Building Tomorrow Academies getting built, students raising hundreds…
February 22, 2011
Director’s Take: Uganda’s Presidential Elections
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As elections have consumed Uganda over the last few weeks, many supporters and colleagues have inquired as to my thoughts…
February 19, 2011
Indianapolis business community pitches in for Ugandan school
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Introducing…the BT Academy of Jomba
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After cutting the ceremonial ribbon to officially declare the new…
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February 8, 2011
video of the week: Updates from Uganda!
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Check out photos & video footage from our latest trip to Uganda! Academies featured: Gita, Jomba, Kyeitabya, Kiyamba, Nakaseeta &…
What can you do with a dollar?
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In 90 seconds, we can make one brick in Uganda. In time, we’ll make 24,000 bricks. And 24,000 bricks builds…
February 3, 2011
Jomba #4
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Community members, family & friends of future BT students worked together to ready the BT Academy of Jomba for its…
February 2, 2011
Jomba #3
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A HUGE thank you to the City of Indianapolis and the University of Wisconsin-River Falls for supporting the construction of…
February 1, 2011
Jomba #2
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Community leaders (in yellow) celebrate the opening of their new Academy with lots and lots of singing and dancing! These…
January 31, 2011
Your School Costs a Lot More Than the Ones in Uganda
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Jomba daily photo 1!
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A classroom cleaned & ready for desks at the new BT Academy of Jomba, supported by the City of Indianapolis…
January 27, 2011
video of the week: Clark Elementary Sits for Good
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“…and even a child can make big changes, too.” Well said, Clark Elementary.
What does an education cost?
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My dad always told me that nothing in life is free. Turns out…he was right. In 2000, the United Nations…
January 18, 2011
Photo of the week: Jomba’s Opening
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Over the weekend, community members, local leaders, BT staff, supporters from the US and even the VP of Uganda came…
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January 13, 2011
Six Campus Groups Receive Arthur R. Metz Philanthropic Funds for Student Projects
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January 12, 2011
Video of the week: BT + Bananagrams
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We’re pretty big fans of bananagrams, if you can’t tell. It’s a great brain-break after long days @ the office!…
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December 16, 2010
Photo of the week: Let it snow!
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December 13, 2010
Video of the week: Happy Holidays
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Our school bells are ringing. All thanks to you. Happy Holidays! -the Building Tomorrow team (thanks to Lauren Henson for…
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December 8, 2010
Photo of the week: Finishing touches at Jomba
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Finishing touches are being added to the Building Tomorrow Academy of Jomba, jointly supported by the University of Wisconsin-River Falls…
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December 6, 2010
bricks > coffee
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by Katelin Carter, VP of Outreach at the Building Tomorrow Chapter at Ball State University (link to original bsubt.wordpress.com) This…
December 4, 2010
Hip Hop meets Bike to Uganda
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UNC’s Hip Hop Dance Team, Kamikazi, performs for bikers (and hundreds of passers-by) at UNC’s first-ever Bike to Uganda. Kamikazi…
December 2, 2010
World Cup Perspective
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Following the announcement of the host countries for the 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cup tournaments (to be held in…
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Meet Sarah
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name Sarah Wanyana age 7 years old (musanvu) home Kyeitabya, Uganda (Kiboga District) class P2 Sarah lives with her mother…
November 15, 2010
Photo of the week: Design & Build
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From concept to construction…Building Tomorrow’s N.A. Barakat Academy of Nakaseeta is taking shape. Designed by a team of engineers with…
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November 12, 2010
Video of the week: How are we Building Tomorrow in Uganda?
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Hear from Joseph Kaliisa, BT’s Country Director in Uganda, as he describes many of the ways he and his staff…
November 8, 2010
Photo of the week: What do you want to be when you grow up?
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November 5, 2010
Video of the week: Celebrations at Sentigi
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Hundreds of community members enjoy song and dance celebrations at the opening of their new school, the BT Academy of…
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BT ‘Walks the Talk,’ Opens Sixth Academy in Uganda
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NOVEMBER 2, 2010—More than 200 community members, future students and local dignitaries officially opened the Building Tomorrow Academy of Sentigi,…
October 30, 2010
Starting somewhere.
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by Valerie Carnevale, VP of Fundraising at the Building Tomorrow Chapter at Ball State University (link to original bsubt.wordpress.com) I…
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October 28, 2010
Video of the week: How is BT perceived in Uganda?
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Hear what one District Representative in Sentigi, Uganda had to say at the opening ceremony for the new BT Academy…
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October 25, 2010
Meet Kayima
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name Joseph Kayima (Kayima) age 5 years old (tanno) home Kyeitabya, Uganda (Kiboga District) class starting P1 next year Kayima…
October 20, 2010
Video of the week: Practicing English @ Lutisi
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Students at the Building Tomorrow Academy of Lutisi, supported by Key Club International, practice their English for friends and family…
October 14, 2010
Video of the week: an Interview with Jennifer Bunkwaitse, Headmistress at Lutisi
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Jennifer Bunkwaitse, Headmistress at the Building Tomorrow Academy of Lutisi, supported by Key Club International, talks to Building Tomorrow about…
October 13, 2010
Updates from Uganda: Jomba
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Finishing touches on the P6 classroom floor @ the BT Academy of Jomba!
October 5, 2010
Photo of the week: Bike to Uganda at UNC-Chapel Hill
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This week, hundreds of students, faculty and community members are biking to Uganda at UNC-Chapel Hill in an effort to…
October 4, 2010
Video of the week: Brick making 101
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Community volunteers in Uganda’s Kiboga District form interlocking stabilized soil bricks (ISSBs) for the future Building Tomorrow Academy of Kyeitabya….
September 28, 2010
Building Tomorrow: Bike to Uganda @ UNC
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By Sonya Chugar (Her Campus) (view original article online at hercampus.com) Noodles, bikes and a charitable spirit. In the next…
September 27, 2010
Video of the week: an interview with Gerald Kasibante
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In the early spring of 2009, when BT first visited the community of Sentigi to discuss the possibility of opening…
Student group stands up to promote education in Uganda
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By Margaret Ely | IDS Reports (view original article online at www.idsnews.com) POSTED AT 10:30 PM ON Sep. 26, 2010…
September 23, 2010
5 years. 38 million children.
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It’s 2010. And there are still 38 million children in sub-Saharan Africa who do not have access to primary education….
September 20, 2010
Video of the week: A donor’s impact in Uganda
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Joseph Kaliisa, Building Tomorrow’s Country Director in Uganda, describes the impact your donations & support have on students & communities…
Photo of the week: Progress at Nakaseeta
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September 13, 2010
Video of the week: tour the future BT Academy of Kyeitabya
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Meet Paolo
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name. Paolo Ssekate age. 8 years old (munana) home. Kyeitabya, Uganda (Kiboga District) class. P1 Paolo is all personality. It…
September 10, 2010
Celebrating Education
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The DePauw, Issue date: 9/10/10 (view original article online @ http://media.thedepauw.com) Members of Jack Daddy Sunrise perform at Building Tomorrow’s…
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Video of the week: the StandOff
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This month, college students across the country will be taking a stand for something we all too often take for…
Photo of the week: ISSBs for the future BT Academy of Bubeezi
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The future BT Academy of Bubeezi, supported by The Engage Network, is BT’s first to be constructed using interlocking stabilized…
August 25, 2010
BT Academy of Gita, supported by U.Va., opens
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KAMPALA (18 August 2010)—Hundreds of parents, families, students and prominent local leaders joined in a seven-hour chorus of celebration commemorating…
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August 24, 2010
Meet Shaloni
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Shaloni Nakayemba, age 9, lives in Kyeitabya with her mother and two of her six older siblings: Nasuna and Godfrey….
August 2, 2010
Nakaseeta 8/2/2010
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Brand new construction photos of BT’s N.A. Barakat Academy of Nakaseeta
July 26, 2010
Arch Students Build School in Uganda
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Notre Dame students team up with Indianapolis non-profit Building Tomorrow to build schools in Uganda
July 16, 2010
Indy social-profit building schools in Uganda
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Working for equal education, brick by brick
July 12, 2010
BT Statement on Kampala Attacks
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Building Tomorrow Uganda’s six in-country staff members and all overseas visitors touring BT sites were unaffected by Sunday evening’s terrorist…
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July 2, 2010
3 Clicks 1 Brick Facebook Challenge!
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We’re trying to raise the resources for a new classroom in Uganda and we need your help! We’ve secured the…
July 1, 2010
Building Tomorrow’s 3 Clicks 1 Brick Challenge!
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We’re trying to raise the resources for a new classroom in Uganda and we need your help! We’ve secured the…
June 17, 2010
Laying Foundation for Change in Uganda
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While most college graduates spend the weeks after graduation traveling or relaxing before starting a job, Brian Droste spent his time laying the foundation for a school in Uganda.
June 8, 2010
6/8 Update
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The group has officially departed Uganda and are on their way back home to the U.S.
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June 7, 2010
6/7 Update
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The trip winds down with the final days in Kyeitabya.
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June 2, 2010
6/2 Update
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The grouped teamed up with community members to tackle a big problem: termites.
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Building Tomorrow Blog
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Click here to visit our new blog!
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June 1, 2010
6/1 Update
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A relaxing weekend highlights the end of an eventful week for the group.
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May 28, 2010
5/28 Uganda Update
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Another busy day at the construction site.
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May 27, 2010
5/27 Uganda Update
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Some serious manual labor and yoga highlight a busy day in Kyeitabya.
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May 26, 2010
Uganda Update
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Armed with machetes and an indomitable spirit, the group begins work in Kyeitabya.
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May 24, 2010
Let the work begin!
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The team arrived safely in Kyeitabya and attended the Uganda-Kenya soccer match over the weekend.
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May 20, 2010
Academy of Kyeitabya
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KAMPALA—Building Tomorrow, Inc. (BT) is proud to announce the commencement of construction at the BT Academy of Kyeitabya supported by the University of Notre Dame (ND).
May 19, 2010
Uganda in T-1 Days!
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Tomorrow, a delegation of eight students from the University of Notre Dame & DePauw University will join BT on a trek across the Atlantic. Destination: Kyeitabya, Uganda.
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April 30, 2010
Accelerating toward the finish line: Building Tomorrow at nearly $35,000
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(view original article online @ http://bit.ly/amzrLL) By Amelia Montgomery Published: Thursday, April 29, 2010 On any college campus the promise…
April 21, 2010
Student bikers race to build schools in Uganda
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(view original article online @ http://middleburycampus.com/2010/04/21/student-bikers-race-to-build-schools-in-uganda/) 21 April 2010 by Steven Dunmire So much for the T.A.M. Last week, Middlebury…
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Glass Bikes for a Cause
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(view original article online @ http://iuhoosiers.cstv.com/genrel/042110aaa.html) Hoosier Athletics April 21, 2010 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Indiana University Vice President and Director…
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April 20, 2010
Happenings beyond the track
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(view original article online @ http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=75364) By IDS | IDS POSTED AT 04:57 PM ON Apr. 20, 2010 In addition…
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April 16, 2010
Students bike, raise money for Uganda
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(view original article online @ http://thehullabaloo.com/2010/04/16/students-bike-raise-money-for-uganda/) Organization aims to raise $45,000 for a school in Uganda By Caitlin Conley |…
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Bike to Uganda connects philanthropy to Little 5
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(view original article online @ http://tiny.cc/s8978) By: Katherine Janowski The DePauw Issue date: 4/16/10 Section: Going the Distance Little 5…
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April 7, 2010
BT enters the Little 500 scene at IU!
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(view original press release online @ http://newsinfo.iu.edu/news/page/normal/13981.html) BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Even before the 60th running of the men’s Little 500…
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March 16, 2010
Studio reCOVER – Gita Primary School Wins The American Institute of Architects Education Honor Award
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(view original article online @ http://www.aia.org/practicing/awards/AIAB082418) 2010 AIA Education Honor Awards Program Studio reCOVER – Gita Primary School The American…
March 9, 2010
Senior Hopes to Finish “Building Tomorrow” for Children in Uganda Before She Graduates
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(view original article online @ http://www3.davidson.edu/cms/x39280.xml) contact Bill Giduz, Davidson College Davidson College senior Lindsay Kallman doesn’t intend to graduate…
March 3, 2010
Sitting Down for a Good Cause
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(view original article online @ http://www.uskidsmags.com) by Elizabeth G. Terry, U.S. Kids – Jack and Jill Magazine photos by Aaron…
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March 1, 2010
Students join forces to build Ugandan schools
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(view original article online @ http://www.wfu.edu/wowf/2010/20100227.building.php) By Cherin Poovey (P ’08) Office of Communications and External Relations In the spirit…
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Building Tomorrow supports education in Wakiso
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(view original article online here http://bit.ly/9N2Lmg) by Ephraim Kasozi, Daily Monitor, Uganda Kampala Over 1,500 pupils at Sentigi, Gita and…
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January 21, 2010
NC grad encourages elementary students to help others
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(view original article online at http://bit.ly/9tMF9l) by Gretchen Becker, Indy Star It’s been less than 10 years since George Srour…
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January 13, 2010
…and then there were eight!
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On Monday, January 11, amidst an eager crowd of community members and volunteers, BT staff and local leaders, Building Tomorrow…
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October 22, 2009
Building Tomorrow with George Srour
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(view original article online at http://bit.ly/4DhEvB) Posted by Michelle Garrett Source: BBA News – McCombs Undergraduate Business School On October…
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October 20, 2009
Founder of Building Tomorrow to speak at UT
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(view original article online at http://bit.ly/KEVK3) by GradNews The Official Blog of the Graduate School at the University of Texas…
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$1.81
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(view original article at http://bit.ly/dsUnR) Spirit & Place Festival By GEORGE SROUR At first glance, the Meeting Point Learning Centre…
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What Do You Stand For?
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GREENCASTLE, IN (27 Sept 2009)—This past weekend, DePauw University took a stand for Universal Primary Education. Six students in the…
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Winners Announced: 2009 Open Architecture Challenge
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September 8th, 2009 – A team of young engineers from Gifford LLP, a London-based engineering consultancy firm, received the award…
Groundbreaking Takes Place at UWRF Supported BT Academy of Jomba
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KAMPALA, UGANDA (17 August)—Building Tomorrow, Inc. (BT) is proud to announce the groundbreaking of the future BT Academy of Jomba,…
School Bells Ring at Building Tomorrow Academy of Kiyamba
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(05 June 2009) INDIANAPOLIS—Parents this morning in the village of Kiyamba, Uganda did what they’ve anticipated doing for nearly 18…
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Design for Tomorrow
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Will you design the classroom of the future? BT and Architecture for Humanity (AFH) have teamed up in search of…
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Bike to Uganda 2009: Coming Soon to a School Near You!
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This April, five universities across the country will take on a challenge of epic proportions. In total, they will attempt…
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Students Return from Uganda with Renewed Enthusiasm for BT
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A delegation of 11 undergraduate students and four adults recently returned from a two week trip to Uganda, the first…
International Competition Launches to Improve the Design of Classrooms Around the World
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Davos, Switzerland – Thursday, January 29, 2009 — Worldwide, 776 million people are illiterate. To address this crisis by providing…
Vice President of Uganda Endorses Building Tomorrow
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KAMPALA, UGANDA–On the eve of the groundbreaking for the Building Tomorrow (BT) Academy of Gita, His Excellency the Vice President…
Construction Begins for Building Tomorrow Academy of Gita
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GITA, UGANDA—To the beat of native drums, Building Tomorrow (BT) and the village community of Gita, Uganda celebrated the groundbreaking…
BT Chapter Updates
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Three BT chapters and partners have had a very productive year, raising funds for three new primary schools in Uganda…
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BT Begins Construction in Kiyamba
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New primary school funded by Butler University’s chapter of Ambassadors for Children will be BT’s first school in the Kiboga…
Two BT Academies to Open
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Villages of Bembe and Buwasa ready for the opening of two new primary school academies, set to serve a total…
BT Wraps Up Awesome 2007
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As Building Tomorrow (BT) wraps up its first full year as an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, we have much to…
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Hima Cement is Building Tomorrow
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Donation of 350 bags of cement (17,500kg) from Hima Cement to be used in construction for BT Academy of Bembe,…
BT Founder Named Echoing Green Fellow
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Organization selected as one of 20 worldwide to receive seed funding and support to continue expansion both in United States…
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Plans Take Shape for New BT Academy
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To get the most up-to-date information and recent pictures of the BT Academy of Bembe, click here! In line with…
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Join the Race to Uganda!
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Marathons, century rides and decathlons will take a back seat this April as The University of Virginia and The College…
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First ’07 BT Delegation in Uganda
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A delegation of 13 undergraduate students and four adults are in Uganda for two weeks as part of the first…
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Tutu Named BT Honorary Chairman
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Known as a champion of peace, an inspiration to the global community and a believer in the power of young…
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BT Announces Opening of First School
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KAMPALA, UGANDA – 29 April 2006 – Sixteen months after a surprise Christmas Day 2004 delivery of $45,000 by students…
October 8, 2009
Davidson Orchestra Plans ‘Concerts for a Cause’
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(view original story online at http://bit.ly/3Mzb0h) By Megan Sprague | Lake Norman Navigator Source: Mooresville Tribune Published: October 8, 2009…
September 22, 2009
Building Tomorrow Together
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(view original story online at http://bit.ly/ckUSe) By: Ellen Kobe The DePauw Posted: 9/22/09 There are 41 million children living in…
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September 16, 2009
Winners Announced
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2009 Open Architecture Challenge: Classroom http://www.openarchitecturenetwork.org/competitions/challenge/2009
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Sound Migration feat. DJ Solly Concert Benefiting Building Tomorrow (DePauw)
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September 10, 2009
Competing for a Cause
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Competing for a Cause http://arieff.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/09/10/competing-for-a-cause/
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June 8, 2009
School Opens in Uganda Thanks to Butler Student Fundraising Effort
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June 5, 2009
School Bells Ring at Building Tomorrow Academy of Kiyamba
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(05 June 2009) INDIANAPOLIS—Parents this morning in the village of Kiyamba, Uganda did what they’ve anticipated doing for nearly …
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May 5, 2009
Building a Future
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NEED – The Humanitarian Magazine http://www.needmagazine.com/blog/2009/05/05/building-a-future/ http://needmagazine.blogspot.com/2009/05/building-future.html (original story below) Building a Future Posted by Sudhin Shah on May 5th…
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April 29, 2009
Building Tomorrow founder lectures on development, education
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(view original article online at http://bit.ly/4e1vkk) By Kelsey Lilley Source: The Davidsonian Wednesday, April 29, 2009 It started with a…
March 18, 2009
Tech races UVa to Uganda in charity event
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(view original article online at http://bit.ly/KZx8P) by Ryan Trapp, CT news staff writer Source: CollegiateTimes.com Wednesday, March 18, 2009 Virginia…
January 29, 2009
Students work with Uganda Schools
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(view original story online at http://bit.ly/khN8w) By: Molly Madden Source: The Observer Posted: 1/29/09 About a dozen upper-level architecture students…
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November 7, 2008
Space to dream: Alumni choose vocations of service
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(view original article online at http://www.wm.edu/news/stories/archive/2008/wm-alumni-choose-vocations-of-service-001.php) by Erin Zagursky Source: William & Mary News & Events November 7, 2008 Since…
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October 23, 2008
With Support From U.Va., Construction Begins on New School in Uganda
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(view original article online at http://bit.ly/QL0Dr) by: Jane Ford Source: UVA Today October 23, 2008 — To the beat of…
May 23, 2008
Notre Dame Students Donate to Uganda
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(view original article online at http://bit.ly/3N6r4f) Source: Inside INdiana Business 23 May 2008 A University of Notre Dame student club…
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May 22, 2008
ND Student Group Raises $35,000 To Build Ugandan School
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(view original story online at http://bit.ly/1j9FxF) Source: Tribune Staff Report May 22, 2008 SOUTH BEND — University of Notre Dame…
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May 21, 2008
Notre Dame Students Raise $35,000 for School in Uganda
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(view original story online at http://bit.ly/1tT9Y4) PAUL HORN Source: ND Newswire DATE: MAY 21, 2008 University of Notre Dame students…
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May 12, 2008
Summer Vacation: Building a School in Uganda
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(view original article online at http://bit.ly/jmVXo) Source: Butler University May 12, 2008 There will be a new school in Uganda…
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May 6, 2008
It Takes a Global Village: U.Va. Students Collaborate to Help Fund and Design New Schools in Uganda
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(view original article online at http://bit.ly/11VRAb) by: Matt Bierce Source: UVA Today May 6, 2008 — “Contagious” is perhaps the…
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April 11, 2008
Students Pedal for a Good Cause
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(view original story online at http://bit.ly/IgM4Y) By AMANDA COCHARA Source: Indiana Daily Student APR. 11, 2008 Little 500 riders may…
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April 9, 2008
Students, faculty to ‘bike to Uganda
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(view original article online at http://bit.ly/2ONUQ) By JOANNA BARNETT Source: Indiana Daily Student APR. 9, 2008 Racers practicing for the…
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February 7, 2008
Show to Benefit Building [Tomorrow]
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(view original article online at http://bit.ly/6IIMM) By: Elizabeth Kelly The Observer Posted: 2/7/08 Through the partnership between Notre Dame’s Africa…
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October 24, 2007
U.Va. groups design new school for Gita, Uganda
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(view original article online at http://bit.ly/ucwhY) Fundraising, design efforts culminate in groundbreaking ceremony last week in Gita Prateek Vasireddy, Cavalier…
October 11, 2007
The Big Event returns to UW-River Falls
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(view original article online at http://bit.ly/QOIpR) BY ERIC PRINGLE Source: uwrfvoice.com Published October 11, 2007 Don’t forget to wear your…
October 3, 2007
Building Tomorrow Brings Grassroot Soccer to the College
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(view original article online at http://bit.ly/v5FAS) By Gretchen Hannes, DSJ Style Editor Source: DoG Street Journal October 3, 2007 The…
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August 31, 2007
Building Tomorrow Student Chapter to Benefit Uganda’s Children
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(view original story at http://blogs.du.edu/today/news/building-tomorrow-student-chapter-to-benefit-uganda%E2%80%99s-children) Doug McPherson Source: DU Today August 31, 2007 Laura Mann (BA ’07) isn’t an architect,…
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August 20, 2007
First Metz Grant Recipients Announced
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(view original article online at http://bit.ly/44iXOi) Source: Indiana University Foundation Release Date: 08/20/2007 “We really have an awesome thing going…
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April 10, 2007
To Uganda, without moving an inch
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(view original article online at http://bit.ly/su0lv) By: Carrie Wellman Source: C-VILLE April 10, 2007 Building Tomorrow hosts a “stationary” event…
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April 6, 2007
Building Tomorrow Races to Uganda
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(view original article online at http://bit.ly/11Mje7) By: Tiffany Bryant, DSJ Staff Report Source: DoG Street Journal April 6, 2007 It’s…
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April 5, 2007
Students help build a brighter tomorrow
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(view original article online at http://bit.ly/Q2Svb) BY ONLINE EDITOR Source: uwrfvoice.com Published April 05, 2007 In January, students Katy Leisch,…
March 28, 2007
Good Cause
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(view original article online at http://bit.ly/2DzcLn) By: Amber Davis (English, Government ’07) Source: A&S Online March 28, 2007 Members of…
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January 22, 2007
New Student Group Hopes to Build Schools in Africa
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(view original article online at http://bit.ly/mKox0) By JESSICA ANDERSON Source: Indiana Daily Student JAN. 22, 2007 In a sterile, fluorescent-lit…
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