Richmond Rotary grant buys new sewing machines for Uganda school

12 brand new sewing machines have been purchased by Kisa Primary School In Nansana Uganda, financed by a grant from Richmond Rotary. The new machines enable the school to set up a tailoring training project for students with the promise of good jobs and income when the kids move into the job market. Youth unemployment in Uganda is well over 30%. Teachers and students unpacked the machines last week and started setting up classrooms.

Oct 21
Arbor Day at Lucas Park 10 years later. Jan Brown with Mac Lingo.

Special thanks to NIAD Board member and Richmond Rotarian Karen DiDomenicis and NIAD staff Amanda Eicher and Rebecca Teague for hosting a Richmond Rotary Reception at the Art Studio. Richmond Rotary provided funding this year for a loom and rug making equipment for the artists. Thanks to Rotary members for bidding on the Reception at the Annual Holiday Auction. Pictured is NIAD artist Felicia Griffin on the loom. Pictures courtesy Jan Brown and Rebecca Teague.